Financial Analyst 2 (R&D Finance)

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We're currently looking for a Financial Analyst 2 to join our team in Farmington Hills, MI.

Job Summary

The ideal candidate will have a strong cost background as well as a working financial knowledge in a project environment. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills as well as technical skills that will be utilized in an environment consisting of SAP, Microsoft Office, and other specialized applications. The candidate should have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to be effective in interacting with all levels of management.

Job Functions include but are not limited to:

• Perform month end financial statement activities including journal entries in accordance with GAAP and analysis compared to budgets and forecasts

• Provide financial business case support for R&D expense and capital projects.

• Support cost control of expenditures against budget as well as review and approval with the objective of optimizing R&D expenditures.

• Perform financial budgeting and planning activities for R&D division at both a departmental level responsibility and project level.

• Lead cross functional team activities within R&D

• Ad hoc projects and assignments as needed

Minimum Requirements

• Minimum expected requirements are 3-5 years of accounting or finance experience

• Minimum Bachelor's degree; preferably in accounting or finance

• Self-starter with the ability to function with minimal supervision; ability to prioritize, and complete multiple assignments, able to improve efficiency through process improvements and automation.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America