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Finance Analyst Associate - FP&A

Oshkosh Corporation · Appleton, WI · $51,400–$79,200 a year · Full time

Posted Oct 1, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you found an insight in data that changed someone's decision.

What they are checking: Whether they go beyond reporting to analysis that leaders act on, as the posting stresses.

Tell me about a time you had to learn a new system or process quickly.

What they are checking: Whether they can ramp up on an unfamiliar ERP and close process.

What would you do

How would you explain a margin problem to an operations leader who doesn't work in finance?

What they are checking: Whether they can partner with the business in plain language rather than accounting jargon.

You're asked for numbers by end of day, but the data you have looks wrong. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they protect accuracy and flag issues early instead of sending something they doubt.

How do you handle month-end deadlines when several people need things from you at once?

What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and communicate under the pressure of close.

About the work

Walk me through how you'd build a forecast for a business that builds custom fire trucks with long lead times.

What they are checking: Whether they understand backlog, build schedules and timing of revenue in a made-to-order business.

Actual results came in well below forecast. How would you figure out why?

What they are checking: Whether they can do variance analysis by price, volume and cost instead of just reporting the gap.

What Excel or reporting tools are you strongest in, and how have you used them to save time?

What they are checking: Whether they have practical skills to build models and automate repeat work.

What's the difference between a budget and a forecast, and why would a company keep both?

What they are checking: Whether they understand basic FP&A concepts that frame the role.

If material costs are rising, what would you look at to see how it hits our profit?

What they are checking: Whether they can connect cost drivers to product margins in manufacturing.

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The full job description

As published by Oshkosh Corporation.

About Pierce, an Oshkosh company At Pierce Manufacturing, we build trucks that protect people and communities around the world. To our team, there is no room for anything less than providing the absolute best. Since 1913, building truck bodies on Model T Ford chassis in an old converted church has evolved to creating highly customized, carefully designed and engineering pumpers, aerials, tankers and rescue units that have no equal. Today, you'll find more than 30,000 Pierce apparatuses on the road that are making a difference in people's lives, every day. To us, every step in the process of building our trucks is personal. From innovation and expertise, to the customization and service. Our trucks are designed to perform under the toughest conditions. JOB SUMMARY: The Finance Analyst Associate - FP&A will provide accounting and finance services in support of the organization's business objectives. In addition, this role will play a critical role in delivering data-driven financial insights that support strategic decision-making across the organization. Our team goes beyond traditional reporting — it focuses on deep analysis, forecasting, and business partnering to help leadership understand trends, evaluate opportunities, and drive profitable growth. YOUR IMPACT: These duties are not meant to be all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned. • Partner with internal stakeholders to analyze and present monthly financial results, identifying key drivers of performance and opportunities for improvement. • Translate complex data into clear, actionable insights that influence business strategy and decision-making. • Support the monthly forecast and annual budget cycles, leveraging analytical tools and scenario modeling. • Responsible for assigned areas of the monthly close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis. • Own portions of the monthly close process for assigned areas, ensuring accurate and timely financial results. • Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and KPIs to monitor business performance and enhance decision-making speed. • Conduct pricing and cost analysis throughout the configure/design/build lifecycle, providing insights that improve margins and competitiveness. • Collaborate cross-functionally to track production, shipment targets, and operational benchmarks — connecting financial outcomes to operational performance. • Champion the Oshkosh “People First” competencies to engage, develop, and connect with team members. • Drive process improvements by applying data visualization, automation, and AI MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. • Knowledge in Finance and Accounting concepts. • Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and communicate insights. • Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite; especially Excel, Teams, SharePoint • Ability to travel up to 10%. STANDOUT QUALIFICATIONS: • Finance/Accounting internship experience • Working towards (or completed) additional professional licenses (CPA, CMA, CFA, etc.) • Familiarity with financial planning, forecasting, and business performance management. • Experience with data visualization/analytics tools (Power BI, Tableau, or similar) and generative AI (ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude). • Knowledge of U.S. and international accounting principles. • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence across functions. • Curiosity, initiative, and a drive to continuously improve processes and deliver insights. WORKING CONDITIONS: • Physical Demands: Frequent Hearing, Talking, Visual, Sitting, Typing; Occasional Standing, Walking/Running, Reaching, Fine Dexterity, Manual Dexterity; Seldom Driving, Bending/Kneeling, Upper Extremity Repetitive Motion, Lifting/Carrying up to 20 lbs., Pushing/Pulling up to 20 lbs. Pay Range: $51,400.00 - $79,200.00 The above pay range reflects the minimum and maximum target pay for the position across all U.S. locations. Within this range, individual pay is determined by various factors, including the scope and responsibilities of the role, the candidate's experience, education and skills, as well as the equity of pay among team members in similar positions. Beyond offering a competitive total rewards package, we prioritize a people-first culture and offer various opportunities to support team member growth and success. Oshkosh is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodation to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to disability for any part of the employment process, please contact us at corporatetalentacquisition@oshkoshcorp.com. Oshkosh Corporation is a merit-based Equal Opportunity Employer. Job opportunities are open for application to all qualified individuals and selection decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristic. To the extent that information is provided or collected regarding categories as provided by law it will in no way affect the decision regarding an employment application. Oshkosh Corporation will not discharge or in any manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with Oshkosh Corporation's legal duty to furnish information. Certain positions with Oshkosh Corporation require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants for these positions may need to be "U.S. Persons," as defined in these regulations. Generally, a "U.S. Person" is a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or an individual who has been admitted as a refugee or granted asylum.

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