Brady Corporation () is an international manufacturer and marketer of complete solutions that identify and protect premises, products and people. Its products help customers increase safety, security, productivity and performance and include high-performance labels and signs, printing systems and software, and safety devices. Founded in 1914 Brady is headquartered in Milwaukee and employs more than 6200 people world-wide. To strengthen our young and dynamic European Finance Team we are currently looking for a Junior Financial Analyst. This position will be based in Zele.
Responsibilities:
The Junior Financial Analyst will be a key player within the EMEA Finance organization. He/She will perform a wide variety of tasks in the different aspects of Business Support. This covers the following main assignments:
* Financial reporting: set-up and maintenance of reporting with a strong drive towards report automation. Provide management with financial reports and analyses/advice that are necessary to make strategical decisions.
* Business support for the marketing department, including budgeting advertising and marketing expenses.
* Provide value-added analysis to business owners and the regional management team on a routine and ad hoc basis. Budget, forecast and analyze Revenue, Gross Profit Margin and selling cost.
* Month end close activities: ensure a true and fair view of the financials.
* Set-up and calculation of commission schemes.
* Provide support to internal and external audits.
* Supporting (Global and European) projects, including FP&A process improvements.
Required skills and competencies:
* Bachelor or Master Degree in the field of Finance and/or Business Administration
* 0 to 2 years of experience
* High potential with a strong desire to learn and excel
* Solid analytical skills with an eye for accuracy and a drive for automation
* Strong English proficiency; knowledge of any other European language is an asset
* Stress-resistance; ability to cope with the pressure of a month-end closing
* Flexible attitude, able to adapt to new situations, roles and geographies quickly
* A positive mindset and mentality are more important than your current skillset!
What is on offer?
Brady Corporation offers a fixed position with a competitive salary package and a variety of fringe benefits. You will work in a flexible time schedule. Brady is a financially healthy company with a strong drive to change and innovate.