Senior Finance Analyst Automotive - Europe & North America

CHEP helps move more goods to more people, in more places than any other organization on earth via our 347 million pallets, crates and containers. We employ approximately 13,000 people and operate in 60 countries. Through our pioneering and sustainable share-and-reuse business model, the world’s biggest brands trust us to help them transport their goods more efficiently, safely and with less environmental impact. What does that mean for you? You’ll join an international organization big enough to take you anywhere, and small enough to get you there sooner. You’ll help change how goods get to market and contribute to global sustainability. You’ll be empowered to bring your authentic self to work and be surrounded by diverse and driven professionals. And you can maximize your work-life balance and flexibility through our Hybrid Work Model . Job Description Join a dynamic global finance team where your insights will directly influence commercial pricing, profitability, forecasting, and strategic decision-making across our Automotive division in Europe and North America. As a Senior Finance Analyst, you'll partner with cross-functional leaders, drive impactful business initiatives, and help shape the financial future of a fast-paced, international organization. Key Responsibilities May Include: Conduct comprehensive financial analysis, including profitability reviews, variance analysis, and financial modelling, to support business decisions and optimize performance. Prepare and manage monthly, quarterly, and annual budgets and forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic business goals. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., supply chain, commercial, sales) to provide actionable insights that enhance financial decision-making and operational outcomes. Provide analytical support for business case development, cost analysis, and evaluation of strategic initiatives to ensure informed decision-making. Drive process improvements by supporting the implementation and optimization of financial tools, automation efforts, and standardized processes. Perform post-investment reviews to assess the performance of strategic initiatives and recommend corrective actions where needed. support efforts to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial data quality, ensuring timely and accurate consolidation of financial information. Support ad-hoc financial analysis and special projects, including pricing strategies, cost savings initiatives, and performance tracking, to drive business improvements. About The Role: The Analyst will support core financial processes including contributing to commercial pricing and quotation activities, while also supporting month-end close, forecasting, budgeting, Supply Chain Finance and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) reporting or ad hoc queries. What You Will Bring Qualifications: Essential Qualifications: Bachelor/BA/Controlling or similar Desirable Qualifications: Master’s Degree in Finance/ FBP training, controlling, accounting and tax Experience: Experience in finance & controlling within a multi-cultural environment Experienced in working with senior & executive management and customers Concrete background in FP&A and/or group controlling Project management experience & stakeholder management Skills & Knowledge: Excellent communication, interpersonal skills & relationship building skills Highly level of integrity & trust when dealing with confidential information Ability to think outside the box and come up with creative solutions Highly adaptable to different business environment/requirements Ability to retain professionalism and performance whilst working under pressure and heavy workloads Excellent functional & technical skills in finance & controlling Excellent knowledge in MS Office applications Good working knowledge of financial systems (SAP, BW, Hyperion/Oracle) Strong business knowledge and acumen Ability to work both autonomously and collaboratively to deadlines and without supervision What To Expect: Additional Details: Role can be based anywhere in the U.S. and individual will work remotely; preferably based within Eastern or Central U.S. time zones Working hours anywhere between 7am-6pm local time to support U.S. and European operations What We Offer: Employee Package Competitive Pay & Annual Bonus Structure Benefits Day 1! Paid Time Off plus Holiday Observances 401K w/ company match (up to 4%) FREE company-paid vision, short-term disability, and life insurance! Tuition reimbursement, parental leave, childcare assistance, profit sharing, and more! Remote Type Fully Remote Skills to succeed in the role Adaptability, Budget Management, Business Case Development, Cost Analysis, Empathy, Experimentation, Financial Advising, Financial Analysis, Financial Forecasting, Financial Modeling, Financial Reporting and Analysis, Process Improvements, Taking Ownership, Teamwork, Understand Customers, Variance Analysis We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we are committed to developing a diverse workforce in which everyone is treated fairly, with respect, and has the opportunity to contribute to business success while realizing his or her potential. This means harnessing the unique skills and experience that each individual brings and we do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class. Individuals fraudulently misrepresenting themselves as Brambles or CHEP representatives have scheduled interviews and offered fraudulent employment opportunities with the intent to commit identity theft or solicit money. Brambles and CHEP never conduct interviews via online chat or request money as a term of employment. If you have a question as to the legitimacy of an interview or job offer, please contact us at recruitment@brambles.com.