Senior Manager, Financial, Planning and Analysis

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Finance

Job Profile

Sr Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Management Level

Sr Manager - People Leader

Flexible Work Option

Hybrid - Ability to work remotely part of the week

Travel %

Yes, 5% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $143,600.00 - $239,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Manager, Financial, Planning and Analysis who will partner with all members of the Retail leadership team to provide strategic financial leadership and support. The Senior Manager will lead all financial reporting and analysis work across Retail and will partner with both FP&A and Operations leadership. This role is responsible for the coordination and execution of the Retail Solutions month end close, KPI reporting, annual operating budgets, and long-range strategic plans.  It will provide the necessary thought leadership to effectively analyze, assess, and communicate financial results, risks, and opportunities.  This role will provide expertise and execution in the areas of market insight, opportunity analysis, product profitability, operational efficiencies, and overall financial and strategic alignment with company goals and objectives. 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead a team of 3 FP&A professionals that support all Retail FP&A enterprise activities.

• Own the development and communication of the Retail Solutions Group’s summary of financial & operational results and projections for presentation to executive leadership.

• Align leadership around financial commitments, key investments, risks & opportunities, and performance.

• Coordinate the annual LRP budgeting and strategic planning process.

• Consolidate the month end close results, provide P&L and capital spend oversight, deliver monthly financial and KPI reporting and analysis to explain drivers & trends, identify risks & opportunities.

• Provide ongoing and ad-hoc financial reporting, analysis, modeling, resource capacity and investment planning, expertise to business partners and executive leadership to make informed strategic business decisions.

• Develop and prepare consistent reporting and optimize processes.  This includes driving the process of integrating the different Retail business financials and KPI’s into a common reporting and account structure.

• This role is also responsible for partnering with Retail Solutions finance leads, Cox Automotive corporate, and matrix partners to ensure accurate, timely reporting, and continuous process improvement.

• Maintain and utilize industry, competitive and general economic knowledge to inform planning and strategic decisions.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting with 8+ years of relevant work experience with strong focus in Financial Planning and Analysis in a financial environment. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 6+ years of experience or a Ph.D. with 3+ years of experience. A non-degreed candidate will have 12+ years of experience.

• 3+ years in a management/leadership role

• Strong analytical ability with track record of delivering results

• Advanced MS Excel skills required, including logical and reference formulas, financial functions, correlation through pivots and logic, best practice structure/design, assumption toggling, and formatting for executive presentations.

• Solid analytical and research capabilities required.

• Demonstration of strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Proven ability to prepare and present executive level presentations and insights.

• Ability and flexibility to manage multiple, changing priorities and work under tight deadlines in a fast paced environment.

• Advanced MS PowerPoint skills preferred.

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Planning, Reports, and Essbase is a strong plus.

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).

• Strong knowledge of financial concepts, practices and procedures.

• Occasional travel may be required.

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