Senior Global Financial Planning Analyst

Senior Global Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies:https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/

This role is within the EDS segment, and you will be joining that segment as it becomes its own entity, with a rich heritage and proven track record as a global leader in low and high voltage power and signal distribution systems. Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence.

We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

Job Description Summary:

The position is responsible for conducting in-depth financial analysis, building and maintaining financial models and providing actionable financial insights to support decision-making.  Additionally, they will assist in leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, preparing senior leadership-level financial reports, all while collaborating and supporting various stakeholders throughout cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will leverage their financial experience to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, contributing to the overall profitability and efficiency of the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accountable for consolidating, analyzing & reporting Global EDS monthly Actual/Fcst reports
• HFM (Hyperion)/month-end reconciliation
• Provide meaningful profitability (I/S) and cashflow (CF) analysis
• Ensure reporting is compliant with company policy
• Ensure all corporate and divisional allocations throughout EDS business segment are understood, are correct, documented, communicated and properly actioned
• Highlight and discuss the main drivers of various performance variances
• Prepare consolidated financial reports, analyses and presentations to senior management
• Assist in the wider preparation of close processes, monthly/quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR) and budget (BBP) work within the Global FP&A Team
• Assist with planning and communication to regional teams for reporting timelines
• Support global data requests from cross-functional teams
• Support leadership as needed with ad hoc projects
• Drive to continuously improve and enhance key reporting processes and outputs

Basic Skills/Qualification:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in accounting or finance required
• Automotive sector experience preferred
• 5+ years’ experience of relevant experience
• 5+ years’ experience of financial analysis
• Strong analytical background and knowledge of financial statements with attention to detail
• Ability to bridge financial data to tell a story concisely
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with capability to simplify complex items
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong planning, time management abilities (highly independent) and ambitious
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system and HFM (Hyperion)
• English (Proficient)

Preferred Skills/Qualifications:

• Prior FP&