Financial Analyst-Planning and Forecasting at ZF Friedrichshafen

Req ID 86516 | Gbl Elec HQ - Farmington Hills, United States ZF Active Safety and Electronics US LLC

About the Position

The Financial Analyst- Planning and forecasting, supports the preparation and analysis of financial plans and forecasts to enable accurate business insights and informed decision-making

What you can look forward to as Financial Analyst- Planning and Forecasting:

• Assist in the development of budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support planning activities.
• Collect, validate, and analyze financial and operational data to ensure accurate planning inputs.
• Monitor forecast accuracy and analyze variances versus budgets and actual results.
• Prepare and present reports on planning outcomes, key financial metrics, and insights for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with finance and business teams to align assumptions, data inputs, and planning methodologies.
• Support scenario analysis and what if modeling to inform decision making.
• Maintain, enhance, and ensure the integrity of forecasting tools, templates, and planning processes, including support for ad hoc analyses and planning cycles.

Your profile as Financial Analyst- Planning and Forecasting:

• Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or related field
• 2–5 years’ experience in financial planning and forecasting
• Proficiency in Excel and planning software (SAP BPC, Anaplan, or similar)
• Understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis principles
• Strong analytal skills, excellent numerical skills; detail-oriented and organized
• Good communication and teamwork abilities
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to work under deadlines and manage priorities

What We Offer:

• A supportive collaborative team environment

• Annual Incentive Plan

• Paid Vacation

• Personal Time

• 401k Plan

• Health Care Benefits

• Paid Holidays

• A strong diversity culture

• Supportive Employee Groups and community outreach activities

• Be part of our ZF team as Financial Analyst

• Planning and Forecasting and apply now!

Contact

Gabriela Palacio

DIVERSITY COMMITMENT:

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion are more than just words for us. They are at the core of the ZF Way that propels our team members towards their utmost success. We strive to build and nurture a culture where inclusiveness is a natural reflex. We actively seek ways to remove barriers so that every member of ZF can rise to their full potential. We aim to embed this in our legacy through how we operate and build our products as we shape next generation mobility, safety, sustainability and social justice.

With four generations across 118 nationalities in 41 countries, ZF combines a unique variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and ideas. Together, we solve problems, drive innovation and shape next generation mobility.

Our company is committed to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with us and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please contact us. Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. ZF is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran