Senior Financial Analyst - Operations & Logisitics

At Indian Motorcycle Company, we're building on more than 125 years of American motorcycling heritage while shaping an exciting new chapter as an independent company.

We're seeking a highly analytical, business-minded Senior Financial Analyst to play a key role in supporting our Operations, Inventory, and Logistics functions.

This position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of Finance and Operations, partnering with business leaders to improve financial performance, optimize inventory, and strengthen operational decision-making. You'll develop financial models, translate complex data into actionable insights, and help establish the processes and reporting capabilities that support our evolving organization.

We're looking for someone who brings intellectual curiosity, a continuous improvement mindset, and a willingness to roll up their sleeves. Someone who is comfortable navigating complexity, challenging existing processes, and taking ownership of solutions that make a meaningful business impact.

Position Summary

Financial Analysis & Business Partnership

• Serve as a trusted financial partner to Operations, Inventory, and Logistics teams, providing insights and recommendations that support operational and financial objectives.

• Enhance profitability reporting through financial analysis, data integrity, and actionable insights that drive sound business decisions.

• Develop financial models, projections, and analytical tools to evaluate business performance, identify opportunities, and support strategic decision-making.

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), assess performance against established targets, and identify opportunities to improve financial results.

• Partner with cross-functional leaders to translate financial data into clear recommendations and measurable business outcomes.

Inventory & Logistics Finance

• Drive inventory optimization through financial modeling, reporting, and collaboration with business partners across global finished goods (wholegoods) and raw material inventory.

• Develop and strengthen financial processes and controls to support inventory accuracy, visibility, and healthy inventory levels.

• Manage the obsolete inventory reserve process, ensuring appropriate financial reporting and analysis.

• Analyze inbound and outbound logistics costs, including freight spending, to identify trends, improve cost visibility, and support operational efficiencies.

• Collaborate with Logistics and Operations teams to evaluate cost drivers, develop reporting capabilities, and identify opportunities for financial improvement.

Financial Reporting, Planning & Controls

• Own monthly close activities for Logistics Finance and Operations, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.

• Support monthly operating reviews, budgeting, forecasting, and financial presentations for business leadership.

• Deliver timely, accurate financial reporting and analysis comparing actual performance against historical results, budgets, forecasts, and strategic plans.

• Maintain and strengthen accounting and financial controls to ensure compliance with company policies and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Perform ad hoc financial analysis to support business initiatives and assigned projects.

Process Improvement & Analytics

• Develop efficient, scalable methods for extracting, analyzing, and presenting financial and operational data.

• Build and enhance financial models, reporting tools, and processes that improve accuracy, efficiency, and decision-making.

• Identify opportunities to standardize processes, strengthen financial visibility, and drive continuous improvement across the organization.

• Navigate complex systems and evolving business requirements to develop practical, sustainable solutions.

Minimum Requirements

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

• Minimum of 4 years of progressive experience in Accounting, Finance, or Financial Planning & Analysis.

• Strong financial modeling, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, with the ability to translate complex data into meaningful business insights.

• Demonstrated experience developing financial tools, reporting capabilities, or process improvements that deliver measurable value.

• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines.

• Ability to navigate ambiguity, adapt to changing business needs, and work effectively in an evolving environment.

• Excellent communication and presentation skills, including experience partnering with senior leadership.

• Proven ability to collaborate across functions, influence stakeholders, and drive alignment around financial recommendations.

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Access is also beneficial.

• Experience with OneStream, Alteryx, Snowflake, MAPICS, D3635, or other financial reporting and query tools is a plus.