Associate Finance Analyst - FP&A

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company

At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions.

The Associate Finance Analyst will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. In addition, this role will play a critical role in delivering data-driven financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. Our team goes beyond traditional reporting — it focuses on deep analysis, forecasting, and business partnering to help leadership understand trends, evaluate opportunities, and drive profitable growth.

YOUR IMPACT

These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive, and other duties may be assigned: 

• Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze and present monthly financial results, identifying key drivers of performance and opportunities for improvement.

• Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence business strategy and decision-making.

• Support the monthly forecast and annual budget cycles, leveraging analytical tools and scenario modeling.

• Own portions of the monthly close process for assigned areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.

• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to monitor business performance and enhance decision-making speed.

• Conduct pricing and cost analysis throughout the configure/design/build lifecycle, providing insights that improve margins and competitiveness.

• Collaborate cross-functionally to track production, shipment targets, and operational benchmarks — connecting financial outcomes to operational performance.

• Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect with team members.

• Drive process improvements by applying data visualization, automation, and AI.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and communicate insights.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.

• Ability to travel up to 10%.

STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting, and business performance management.

• Experience with data visualization/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and generative AI (ChatGPT).

• Knowledge of U.S. and international accounting principles.

• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions.

• Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to continuously improve processes and deliver insights.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

The following represents general working conditions for this office-based role. Specific conditions may vary depending on business needs and individual circumstances. 

• This role is primarily performed in a professional office environment with standard lighting, ventilation, and temperature-controlled settings. 

• Duties are largely sedentary, requiring extended periods of sitting and using a computer and telephone. 

• Visual acuity to operate a computer and read documents is required, along with auditory ability to participate in virtual and in-person meetings. 

• Occasional movement within the office environment is necessary, including walking short distances, standing, or reaching for files. 

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role. 

Pay Range:

Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at [email protected].

Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application.

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