Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst Remote - Illinois Maximize your potential. Minimize your footprint. Nortek Data Center Cooling is a Madison Industries company. Madison Industries is one of the largest and most successful privately held companies in the world and has a robust portfolio of indoor air quality solutions. Madison builds entrepreneurially driven, branded market leaders that are committed to making the world safer, healthier and more productive by creating innovative solutions that deliver outstanding customer value. At Nortek Data Center Cooling, we’re shaping the future by Creating a Better Tomorrow Every Day! We are a premier HVAC company offering energy efficient and sustainable products and solutions that exceed customer expectations through our employees’ commitment to quality, customer experience and operational excellence. Nortek Data Center Cooling. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Nortek Air Management and its divisions offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. This position is critical to support the business team with timely, accurate reporting with a clear understanding of key drivers of profitable growth and operating trends in the business. This role will partner with local project management, engineering, sourcing & commercial teams while providing regular reporting/analysis to both Nortek & Madison Air leadership. Job Responsibilities: Own product and customer profitability analysis through gross margin, providing clear visibility into material costs, manufacturing costs, and margin performance Partner with Commercial, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to analyze gross margin drivers, identify risks and opportunities, and recommend actions to improve profitability Develop and maintain product-level costing models, customer profitability analyses, and margin reporting tools that support strategic pricing and commercial decision-making Perform detailed variance analysis on material costs, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions with cross-functional stakeholders Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly material margin, cost, and profitability reports for business and finance leadership, highlighting key trends and actionable insights Monitor cost changes across products and projects, proactively identifying opportunities for cost reduction, margin expansion, and design-to-cost initiatives Support annual operating plans, forecasts, and long-range planning processes through detailed cost and gross margin modeling Lead ad hoc financial analyses and special projects focused on profitability enhancement, operational efficiency, and strategic business growth Position Key Attributes: Has a Bias for Action and is willing to take on complex and challenging projects Has integrity, works transparently and recognized for treating others with respect Takes accountability to create and execute solutions that deliver desired results and can “own it” in a Performance Driven Culture Comfortable in fast-paced and quickly changing industry “I was there when” mindset ready to challenge themselves professionally Can thrive in a “legacy now” culture in which we strive to do the right thing for the company today, even if it is the hard thing, and leave behind a stronger company for the next generation of employees Job Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Data Analytics. Minimum of 1+ years of experience in financial analysis within a manufacturing environment. Advanced Excel skills (e.g., pivot tables, formulas, lookups, analytics, and effective model building) Solid understanding of income statement & balance sheet with extensive understanding of cash flow measures, and how each interrelates Knowledge and background of general accounting, financial analysis and forecasting Attention to detail and ability to reconcile complex data sets. Analyses and reports must tie out to source data. A critical eye with strong problem solving and communication skills Ability to present complex data sets in a simple, easy to understand way. Ability to navigate system-limitation obstacles to create value-added reports Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and organize efficiently. Ability to coordinate efforts across a complex multi-plant environment Ability to travel as needed by the business Hands on experience with the systems listed below is a plus: Power BI and business intelligence tools. Syteline or SAP ERP Systems Planful software Experience with cost accounting/standard costing in a manufacturing environment is a plus Who we are Cooling the Cloud. Protecting the Planet Nortek Data Center Cooling builds the systems that keep modern data centers running — from liquid cooling to large‑scale air solutions. Our work supports some of the world’s most demanding AI and hyperscale environments, and we solve those challenges with engineering depth and practical execution. We keep things simple here. We communicate early, stay close to the details, and follow through. When issues come up, we address them directly, not with layers of process. Customers count on us because we do what we say and we keep projects moving. Our culture is hands‑on and collaborative. People take ownership, move quickly, and help each other. If you like working with teammates who are straightforward and accountable, you’ll feel at home. With the backing of Madison Air, we have the scale, stability, and manufacturing footprint to support complex, high‑growth programs. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Our benefits package includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life, STD, LTD, FSA, HAS and 401(k) Plan with company contributions. is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a qualified individual with a disability or any other characteristic protected by law. Why Join Us? Join a rapidly growing organization driving the future of high-performance data center infrastructure. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a key role in helping drive profitable growth, improve business performance, and support strategic decision-making for cutting-edge cooling technologies that power AI, cloud computing, and next-generation digital infrastructure worldwide. You will gain exposure to executive leadership, collaborate with cross-functional teams across the business, and have the opportunity to make a measurable impact in a dynamic, growth-focused environment. Posted: 2026-07-17T00:00:00.000Z