Senior Financial Analyst

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in driving financial insights, supporting strategic decision-making, and contributing to the overall financial success of our company. You will also lead complex financial analyses, provide strategic recommendations, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives.

Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) a global technology company that designs, engineers, and manufactures custom-engineered mechatronic products for a variety of industries. At Methode, our core values shape the way we work and collaborate with each other. We are a purpose-driven company, and value every member of our workforce. We challenge our workforce to continually develop new ideas that anticipate and address our customers' needs and we continually strive to "Find a Better Way" to improve our products, services, and processes to increase our efficiency as well as the value we provide to our customers.

Responsibilities:

• Lead advanced financial analyses to identify trends, evaluate performance, and support strategic initiatives.

• Develop and present detailed monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management and stakeholders.

• Drive the budgeting, forecasting, and long-term planning processes, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

• Perform in-depth variance analyses to identify key drivers and recommend actionable solutions.

• Evaluate and provide financial insights on investment opportunities, including cost-benefit and ROI analyses.

• Design and maintain advanced financial models to support decision-making processes.

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment of financial strategies with organizational objectives.

• Monitor and interpret key performance indicators (KPIs), delivering actionable insights to senior leadership.

• Ensure compliance with financial regulations, company policies, and industry standards.

• Prepare and deliver high-quality financial presentations for internal and external stakeholders.

• Partner with IT to build and optimize analytic financial dashboards for improved decision-making and reporting.

• Stay abreast of industry trends, market developments, and emerging financial technologies to inform strategic recommendations.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. A Master's degree or CPA/CFA is a plus.

• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, with a track record of delivering impactful insights.

• Expert proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting techniques, and data visualization tools.

• Exceptional analytical skills with a strong attention to detail and a strategic mindset.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., Power Query, Power Pivot), financial software (e.g., OneStream, HFM), and BI tools (e.g., Zoho Analytics, Tableau, Power BI). Basic knowledge of SQL is a plus.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present complex information clearly and persuasively.

• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Comprehensive knowledge of financial regulations, compliance requirements, and industry best practices.

• Proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools such as MS Teams.

• A proactive and self-driven attitude with a passion for continuous learning and professional growth.

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to recruiting@methode.com or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.