Sr Financial Analyst - Corporate Security

With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We’re currently looking for a Senior Financial Analyst - Corporate Security to join our team in Franklin, TN.

This role will plan, prepare, consolidate, and report annual budgets, monthly financial forecasts, and variance analyses. It will review and process expenditure requests, and track and analyze revenues and expenses for projects and operations. This role will conduct complex ad-hoc analysis as needed and support the development of mid-range plans. It will manage monthly financial close process to ensure accurate reporting. This role will contribute to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Plan, coordinate, consolidate, and complete annual budget, working with client groups to achieve budget guidelines.
• Report monthly financial results, including variances to budget and reasons for significant variances. Process expenditure requests, analyzing costs vs. benefits.
• Requires interaction with clients and other overhead groups. Track spending for approved projects, reporting monthly by department. Prepare monthly expense forecast based on client input and report variances to budget and prior forecasts.
• Conduct monthly financial analyses of various operations. Develop mid-range plan and associated variance analyses.
• Conduct ad-hoc financial analyses with greater complexity, including return on investment analyses. Provide journal entries and accruals to ensure accurate financials.
• Makes recommendations for capital and services expenditures
• Analyze ROI on proposed and existing projects and programs to include the development of Key Performance Indicators (KPI)s
• Assists with vendor negotiation on smaller scope projects
• Manage end to end purchasing requests for selected vendors
• Prepare executive presentations as needed to show ROI of cost benefits
• As necessary, perform other related duties of which the above are representative.

Qualifications:

• Firm understanding of financial concepts related to financial statements, and basic accounting principles
• Excellent analytical, oral and written communication skills
• Five or more years of directly related professional level experience preferred; or demonstrated analytical capability
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. MBA, MA or CPA preferred
• Thorough knowledge of word processor, spreadsheet, other PC applications, or mainframe applications to produce non-standard, creative products.
• Demonstrated experience with purchase requisition and budgeting systems

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace.  All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.     

All of us at Nissan – regardless of functional area or expertise – share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.  

**Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.** 

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People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring in