Sr Financial Analyst – Strategic Modeling & Analytics

Sr Financial Analyst – Strategic Modeling & Analytics

The Senior Financial Analyst – Strategic Modeling & Analytics is responsible for developing financial models, scenario analyses, and decision-support tools that help shape Milwaukee Tool's long-term operations and supply chain strategy. This role combines advanced financial analysis with data architecture and modeling capabilities to evaluate strategic business opportunities, operational risks, and future-state supply chain scenarios.

Approximately 50% of the role is focused on strategic modeling, business case development, and scenario analysis to support key operational decisions. The remaining 50% is focused on enhancing the underlying data infrastructure, automation, and modeling architecture that enables scalable financial simulations and future analytical capabilities.

The ideal candidate is highly analytical, intellectually curious, and comfortable working with large datasets, developing models from scratch, and translating complex findings into actionable recommendations. This individual will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Strategic Operations, and Data & Analytics teams to improve decision-making and streamline future modeling capabilities.

Duties, Responsibilities & Objectives

• Strategic Financial Modeling & Analysis

• Develop and maintain financial models supporting strategic planning, network optimization, sourcing decisions, manufacturing transfers, capacity planning, and supply chain initiatives.

• Perform scenario analysis and create multiple "what-if" simulations to quantify financial and operational impacts of business decisions.

• Build business cases that clearly communicate risks, opportunities, assumptions, and recommendations for executive leadership.

• Conduct ad-hoc financial and operational analyses to support data-driven decision making.

• Analyze product, operational, and supply chain performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction, margin improvement, and operational efficiency.

• Research industry, macroeconomic, and geopolitical trends to assess potential impacts on operations strategy and business performance.

• Translate complex analyses into concise executive-level presentations and recommendations.

• Modeling Architecture & Analytics Enablement

• Design, maintain, and continuously improve modeling tools, datasets, and analytical frameworks used across Operations Finance and Strategic Operations.

• Partner with Data & Analytics teams to develop scalable data connections and automated data pipelines that support future modeling capabilities.

• Improve data accessibility, governance, and model efficiency by reducing manual processes and enhancing system integration.

• Support development of simulation tools and advanced analytical capabilities used for long-range planning and scenario testing.

• Leverage technology and automation opportunities to streamline forecasting, planning, and business case development.

• Establish standardized assumptions, inputs, and methodologies across strategic modeling activities.

• Develop reporting and visualization tools that improve understanding of key operational and financial drivers.

• Cross Functional Partnership

• Collaborate with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations, Manufacturing Engineering, Strategic Operations, and Product teams to understand business needs and translate them into analytical solutions.

• Influence decision making through objective analysis and thoughtful recommendations.

• Effectively communicate analytical findings to audiences ranging from technical teams to executive leadership.

• Manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Supply Chain, Engineering, Data Analytics, Business, or related field.

• 4+ years of experience in Finance, FP&A, Operations Finance, Manufacturing Finance, Supply Chain Analytics, or related analytical roles.

• Experience building financial, operational, or statistical models from concept through implementation.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to synthesize large and complex datasets.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required.

• Experience with data visualization and analytics tools such as Power BI, Tableau, SQL, Databricks, Python, or similar platforms preferred.

• Experience developing executive-level presentations and communicating complex analyses to leadership.

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see both tactical implications and strategic opportunities.

• Excellent communication, collaboration, and stakeholder management skills.

• Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting manufacturing, operations, or supply chain organizations.

• Understanding of product costing, absorption, margin analysis, and operational financial drivers.

• Experience working with automated data models, simulations, forecasting tools, or scenario-planning systems.

• Knowledge of database structures, data integration concepts, and financial data architecture.

• Experience working in cross-functional teams driving process improvements and analytics initiatives.

• Exposure to global supply chain and manufacturing environments

We provide these great perks and benefits:

• Robust health, dental and vision insurance plans

• Generous 401 (K) savings plan

• Education assistance

• On-site wellness, fitness center, food, and coffee service.

• And many more, check out our benefits site.

• Milwaukee Tool is an equal opportunity employer.

• About Us

• Milwaukee Tool, founded in 1924, is a global leader in delivering innovative solutions to the professional construction trades that increase productivity and safety. Milwaukee is known for their world-leading M12, M18, and MX FUEL cordless systems, the ground-breaking performance of their cordless innovations, safety solutions, battery-powered outdoor power equipment, jobsite lighting and clean-up, time-saving accessories, and innovative hand tool and PACKOUT Modular Storage Products. The company is dedicated to delivering a steady stream of advanced, trade-specific solutions.

• Milwaukee Tool is a Brookfield, Wisconsin-based subsidiary of Techtronic Industries Co. Ltd. For more information on the full line of Milwaukee products, please visit the website.

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