Financial System Analyst

The Financial Systems Analyst will play a key role in supporting the organization’s financial planning and analysis processes. This position will dedicate approximately 70% of its time to managing and optimizing Workday Adaptive Planning and 30% as a Finance Business Partner, providing analytical support and insights to various business units. The ideal candidate will have strong technical skills, a deep understanding of financial systems, and the ability to translate data into actionable business recommendations.

Adaptive Insights Support (70%)

· Serve as an administrator for Adaptive Planning, ensuring system integrity, accuracy, and performance.

· Maintain and update models, dimensions, and hierarchies to support budgeting, forecasting, and reporting needs.

· Develop and automate reports, dashboards, and templates for finance and business stakeholders.

· Troubleshoot system issues and coordinate with IT or external vendors for resolution.

· Lead system upgrades, testing, and implementation of new features or enhancements.

· Train finance team members and end-users on Adaptive functionality and best practices.

Finance Business Partner (30%)

· Collaborate with department leaders to provide financial insights and analysis that drive decision-making.

· Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for assigned business units.

· Prepare and present financial reports, highlighting trends, risks, and opportunities.

· Support ad hoc analysis and strategic initiatives across the organization.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

· 6 years of experience in financial systems administration and FP&A roles.

· Hands-on experience with Adaptive Insights (Workday Adaptive Planning) required.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.

· Advanced proficiency in Excel and familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics, JDE).

· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

· Experience with financial modeling and scenario planning.

· Knowledge of data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

· Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

· Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Frequently required to sit, use hands to handle objects and talk or hear.

· Frequent wrist and/or hand movement is required.

· Occasionally required to stand, walk and reach with hands and arms.

· Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

· Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distant vision and the ability to adjust focus