Sr. Finance Analyst Global Mobility

Are you inspired by challenging the status quo? Do you thrive in collaborative environments that drive results? If so, Gates could be for you.

Gates is a leading manufacturer of application-specific fluid power and power transmission solutions. We push the boundaries of material science to engineer solutions that continually exceed customer expectations.

Let's simplify it, think belts and hoses. Found in motorcycles, conveyor belts, cars, tractors, blenders, vacuum cleaners, bicycles, & 3D printers just to name a few. Because why not do it all?

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This role is a key member of the Global Mobility Finance team, reporting to the FP&A Manager, Global Mobility. The Financial Analyst is responsible for providing financial analysis, planning, forecasting, pricing insights, and performance reporting that enable business leaders to optimize revenue, margins, product portfolio performance, and customer profitability. In this highly visible role, the analyst will develop reliable annual operating plans, monthly forecasts, and key performance metrics that support informed business decision-making.

This position offers extensive cross-functional exposure, partnering with teams across Commercial, Operations, Supply Chain, Product Line Management, and Finance. As a global role, it also provides the opportunity to collaborate with regional General Managers, Commercial leaders, Pricing teams, and Finance partners worldwide to drive strategic initiatives and business performance.

The successful candidate will be highly analytical, adaptable, and a strategic thinker with the ability to solve complex business challenges. They will possess a strong foundation in accounting and finance, coupled with excellent communication skills and the ability to influence stakeholders across multiple functions and organizational levels. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with a growth mindset, a passion for continuous learning, and the ability to balance attention to detail with a collaborative approach. They will build strong partnerships with both business and finance teams to deliver insights, support decision-making, and drive results.

Key Responsibilities

Responsible for generating annual plan and monthly forecasting for Global Mobility revenue and margin. Develop and improve analytical processes and standardized reporting to improve forecast accuracy for key areas such as volume, price, mix, and initiative impacts.

Support financial analyses on commercial-based investment projects, commercial deal scenario analyses, and continuous improvement opportunities on the current revenue base.

Analyze forecast variances and identify risks and opportunities to support business decision-making.

Support SG&A and headcount plans. Partner with the business to ensure spending is managed, continuously identifying areas of opportunity to support business growth.

Serve as a key liaison to commercial leads and the supply chain team to gather and integrate key business inputs, market indicators, demand and supply planning into the commercial finance and accounting processes.

Responsible for understanding and performing accounting processes to ensure compliance with company and accounting policies, audit requirements, and control environment mandates. Responsibility may include support of the month-end close process and accounting policy application.

Prepare business performance reports, management presentations, and executive-level dashboards.

Other duties may be assigned beyond the core functions listed below.

Requirements and Preferred Skills

• Minimum: BS/BA or equivalent with 5 years of financial analysis experience.
• Preferred: BS/BA or equivalent with 5-7 years’ experience in the areas of Financial Analysis, Business Analysis, Finance, Accounting, Pricing.
• Self-motivated with a strong commitment to continuous improvement, ongoing learning, and personal and professional development.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment by managing multiple priorities, maintaining a high level of organization, meeting demanding deadlines, and focusing on the most critical business needs.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with sales and commercial teams across multiple regions.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop effective solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong collaborative relationships across functions and organizational levels.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

Pay & Benefits

Salary - $95,000 - $110,000

Full-Time

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance and other voluntary benefit options: benefits begin on the first day of the month immediately following your date of hire
• Eligible for 3 weeks of paid vacation + 11 holidays (9 scheduled & 2 floating) + 8 sick days. All vacation days are accrued
• 401(k): 3% company contribution and additional 3% company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Why Gates?

Founded in 1911 in Denver, Colorado, Gates is publicly traded on the NYSE. While we might operate in a vast amount of time zones we operate as 'One Gates' and have a common goal of pushing the boundaries of materials science. We invest in our people, bringing real-world experience that enables us to solve our customers' diverse challenges of today and anticipate those of tomorrow.

Work Environment

Gates is an Equal Opportunity and is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of race, sex, color, religion, age, disability, pregnancy, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, genetic information, marital status, or any other consideration defined by law.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; use hands and fingers to work with objects, tools, or controls; and use office equipment including computers, telephones, and/or copiers/scanners. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in Colorado, Gates is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. This compensation range is specific to the State of Colorado and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiency for the role. #LI-GW1