Senior Financial Analyst Commercial Finance

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst Commercial Finance
Location: Columbus Ohio
Department: Finance
Reports To: Senior Finance Manager
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:

We are seeking a proactive and analytical Senior Financial Analyst to support our manufacturing operations focused on critical data center infrastructure. This role will be instrumental in delivering financial insights that drive operational efficiency, support strategic initiatives, and improve commercial finance performance in a fast-paced, high-impact manufacturing environment.

Ideal candidates will have 35 years of experience in financial analysispreferably in a manufacturing settingand a strong interest in supporting the production of mission-critical systems like power distribution units, enclosures, or thermal management solutions used in modern data centers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and engineering teams to track project-level cost performance and margin analysis .
• Partner with sales, operations, and executive leadership to evaluate and improve commercial deal structures , pricing models, and customer profitability.
• Actively drive contract reviews , focusing on financial terms and risk exposure related to payment terms, incentives, escalation clauses, and penalties. [SP1] [BA2] Work closely with legal, sales, and accounts receivable teams to balance working capital efficiency and customer competitiveness.
• Develop financial models and business cases for large customer deals, new product introductions, and custom engineered-to-order solutions.
• Provide financial guidance on margin enhancement opportunities , including customer mix, channel strategy, and cost-to-serve analysis.
• Drive finance involvement in change order process, working cross functionally to quantify fixed and variable costs incurred as the result of customer change orders.
• Contribute to strategic pricing initiatives, including competitive benchmarking and value-based pricing strategies for critical data center products.
• Track and report on key commercial metrics such as backlog conversion, DSO (days sales outstanding), booking trends, and revenue recognition risks.
• Assist in the development of sales forecasts and scenario analysis to support commercial planning and executive decision-making.
• Contribute to ongoing efforts to enhance financial systems, tools, and reporting processes .

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 35 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably in a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Understanding of cost accounting principles and operational finance fundamentals.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; experience with BI/reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) is a plus.
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as Oracle
• Ability to synthesize large sets of data and present insights clearly to business partners.
• Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and willingness to learn technical concepts related to data center infrastructure.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertivs Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS: Safety. Integrity. Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development

At Vertiv, we offer the stability of a global leader in a growing industry and the opportunity of a startup. We design, manufacture and service the mission-critical infrastructure technologies for vital applications in data centers, communication networks and commercial and industrial environments. With $5 billion in sales, a strong customer base and global reach in nearly 70 countries, our move to establish a standalone business enables us to deliver greater value to our customers and create new opportunities for our people.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability. If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, you can request help by sending an email to ... . If you are interested in applying or learning more about this role, please visit the companys career page located on Vertiv.com/Careers

Work Authorization

No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.