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The Senior Financial Analyst is responsible for oversight of the consolidation, reporting (including report development), analysis and forecasting activities. This position will gain exposure to various areas in the business and levels of management as you maintain/develop reporting for the senior leadership team and SG&A stakeholders to monitor performance trends against defined KPI’s that drive strategic decisions. The ideal candidate is a critical thinker, independent, self-starter that displays the characteristics of an emerging leader and business partner.

Key Responsibilities:

Perform variance analysis (actual vs. budget), identifying financial trends and preparing management and BOD (board of directors) reports

Collaborate with support function department heads to develop budgets, manage operational expenses and identify cost optimization opportunities

Contribute to ad hoc financial analyses and cross-functional projects, bringing structure and clarity to business issues

Maintain the integrity of the financial reporting process and internal controls over financial reporting

Identify and implement scalable improvements to financial reporting processes, enhancing efficiency, accuracy and team capacity with the assistance of AI tools

Support the external reporting team and internal/external auditors related to quarterly filing and annual audit

Support the integration of acquisitions into the existing financial reporting environment

Capabilities:

Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills

Strong analytical, mathematical and problem-solving skills

Create visualization tools that allow stakeholders to analyze and interpret large financial data sets

Multi-task in a fast-paced environment and prioritize responsibilities to meet deadlines

Develop strong cross-functional partnerships

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field from an accredited university

Minimum 3 years’ experience in an analyst role

Intermediate understanding of General Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

Experience with Oracle, Tagetik, SAP, Hyperion or similar financial systems

Advanced experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.

Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.

As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction, lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries. Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities for employees and strengthening its communities.

Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.