Vice President - Financial Planning and Analysis

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What’s Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Holman is looking for a Vice President – Financial Planning & Analysis to oversee the development of annual budgets, quarterly forecasts, long term projections, and provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to CFO for decision making purposes.

What will you do?

• Development and Execution of short and long term strategic and tactical initiatives to ensure that the financial needs of the organization are met.
• Oversee all financial planning and analysis for the organization including, but not limited to budgeting, liquidity forecasting, benchmarking, revenue analysis, earnings and cash flow.
• Direct monthly, quarterly and annual forecasting process as well as monthly opportunity and risk updates to the guidance forecast.
• Analyze the standard margins on a recurring basis and work with data management, sales and operations to understand the significant variations.
• Provide sophisticated financial analysis to business unit leadership, supporting strategic, operational and financial objectives.
• Create a reliable cash flow projection process and reporting structure that includes a minimum cash threshold to meet operational needs
• Routinely review revenue cycle metrics to identify and address issues affecting overall performance proactively
• Defines and implements key performance indicators and strategic objectives for the organization, with input from Senior Leadership.
• Ensure alignment of the Finance Team’s strategic initiatives with those of the broader organization.
• Seek out and implement new tools or workflows that streamline processes, increase efficiency and improve the overall business experience
• Use predictive models to ascertain potential impact of industry trends and develop proactive recommendations to ensure appropriate preparation and response.
• Develop and execute analysis of business initiatives and makes recommendations based on results.
• Provide in-depth analysis to Chief Financial Officer, identifying strengths/opportunities and providing recommendations.
• Facilitate the professional growth and development of Finance Team.
• Support periodic team training (development of content and delivery)
• Travel required, at times exceeding 25%
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

What are we looking for?

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required, Master’s preferred
• Proficient in various desktop tools including MS Office Programs (i.e. Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Project, Visio, SharePoint etc.)
• 10+ years’ experience at a management level; multiple levels of reporting relationships strongly preferred
• Has extensive knowledge and experience within own function and general knowledge of areas, departments and/or function(s) within and across other disciplines
• Manages a business unit, division, or corporate function with major organizational impact
• Establishes overall direction and strategic initiatives for the given major function or line of business
• In-depth knowledge of financial benchmarking, accounting, audit and tax compliance and other regulatory matters
• Adept in fiscal management principles and processes, including resource management and needs assessment
• Holds business acumen and leadership experience to become a top function or division head
• Formulates a clear strategy and maps the steps to accelerate the organization toward goals
• Anticipates and addresses the impact of key decisions strategically and financially
• Practices effective succession planning
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent time management skills, with a proven ability to meet deadlines
• Excellent leadership skills
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
• Applies broad business and management expertise to drive financial and operational performance across multiple departments and/or functions
• Executes departmental and functional business plans an