Senior Finance Analyst

About Tekion:

Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.

• The Senior Finance Analyst is an onsite position Monday - Friday with Thursday as an optional work from home day.

Job Description

The Senior Finance Analyst will support the monthly reporting process, development of monthly forecasts and the annual budget process. The position requires solid analytical, organizational and communication skills. This role calls for a high-energy, detail-oriented individual with a passion for finance, accounting and being part of a high-growth company.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and enhance financial models to analyze complex business scenarios, supporting the planning process and reporting, as well as ad-hoc analysis and decision-making.
• Conduct variance analysis, research variances, and summarize differences between actual and budgeted figures.
• Manage the annual budget and quarterly forecast processes, covering financial and operational aspects of expenses.
• Support the team in creating materials for management review of monthly financials, including for portfolio companies, and assist with strategic business decision-making.
• Provide ad-hoc reporting and forward-looking analysis to support various departments and projects, proactively engaging business leaders in gap analysis and course correction.
• Prepare cash burn estimates on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis, ensuring financial accuracy.
• Identify and assist in the implementation of enhancements to financial reporting and planning systems.
• Support business units with KPI reporting on key operational, sales, and financial metrics.
• Be a highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, and lead change and operational improvements.

Skills and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree (or higher) in Accounting, Finance, or another quantitative major 
• 3+ year of related experience 
• Investment Banking or Consulting experience is highly preferred  
• Experience in financial modeling skills with the ability to independently create solutions and communicate results to executive management
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a technical aptitude for financial systems development, reporting, and automation 
• Thorough understanding of US GAAP for purposes of financial statement analysis 
• Experience with a range of accounting ERPs and FP&A software 
• Comfort working with individuals across all departments and job levels
• Ability to handle competing deadlines – and shifting priorities – with minimal supervision
• Willing to take feedback, learn and grow, an ethos of continuous self-improvement

Preferred Skills

• Well-rounded financial reporting, planning, and analysis background.
• Highly adept in Microsoft Excel with experience building and maintaining complex financial models.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.
• Self-starter with flexibility and agility in a high-growth environment.
• Master’s degree in accounting or finance.
• 5+ years of experience in financial analysis within a corporate environment.
• Previous experience working in a SaaS and/or Tech company highly preferred.

Perks and Benefits

• Competitive compensation and generous stock options   
• 100% employer-paid top-of-the-line medical, dental and vision coverage  
• Great benefits including unlimited PTO, parental leave and free snacks and beverages  
• The opportunity to work with some of the brightest minds from Silicon Valley’s most dominant and successful co