Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst
Los Angeles, CA | Office-based

 

Westlake Financial is the largest privately held auto finance company in the Nation.

We are committed to growing and strengthening our organization by hiring the people that make Westlake World (our culture) what it is. Through hiring the best fitting applicant and supporting our people in further developing their skills, we transition our Applicants into Westlake Warriors (our people).

With 30% YOY growth and assets of 2.26 Billion, we are always looking to acquire talented individuals as we expand our presence in the Auto Finance Industry. Westlake Financial believes in PEOPLE with the PURPOSE and PASSION to assist our more than 22,000 dealer partners throughout North America.

WESTLAKE WARRIOR | Financial Analyst

Brief Descriptions: The primary responsibilities of the position require the employee to conduct analysis of the company’s financial statements and their components, and business processes.

DUTIES, TASKS, RESPONSIBILITIES (include, but not limited to)

The financial analyst will work directly with all of Westlake’s departments to control costs, forecast income, and improve key processes.  Innovation and independent thought will be highly valued. 

Typical reporting duties do exist, including monthly forecasting, operating expense review, profitability reports and other regular duties.  However, the role involves a high volume of ad hoc or as needed analysis to address the concerns and needs of each department and of upper management.  These range from making recommendations on process improvements, to ascertaining profitability of a potential business move, to conducting valuation analysis, among other projects.  Time management, follow up, business sense, professionalism, and an ability to think simultaneously about relevant conceptual and empirical factors will ensure success in this role

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, LICENSES 

• Strong critical thinking and quantitative skills are required.

EDUCATION

• A 4-year degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, SQL, and VBA are preferred. 
• Strong critical thinking and quantitative skills, along with the ability to be organized and coordinate well with others are required. 
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written are required.

EXPERIENCE

This role is entry level.

What’s the expected pay for this role? 

• $60,000 to $100,000 per year  
• The exact starting compensation to be offered will be determined at the time of selecting an applicant for hire and will be dependent on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to geographic location, skill set, experience, education, credentials, and licensure when applicable.

This full-time employment role includes base salary, commission, medical benefits and holidays. 

The above statements are intended only to describe the general nature of the job and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of position responsibilities.

FULL-TIME BENEFITS

• Medical, Dental, and Vision benefits 
• Life Insurance and Long-term disability plans 
• Flexible Spending Account 
• 401K matching 
• Employee Stock Ownership Program in a $18.2 Billion Company, plus company matching 
• Wellness Programs 
• Metro Tap Card and Metro-link Reimbursement (for Los Angeles, CA employees only) 
• Career Path Opportunities 
• Discounts on Parks, Museums, Movie Tickets, and Attractions 
• Annual Flu Shot
• Paid Vacations Days 
• Paid Sick days 
• Paid holidays 
• HGym (available in our Los Angeles, CA & Dallas,TX office) 
• Rental Car Discounts, Dell Member Purchase Program 
• UKG Wallet 

ACKNOWLEDGMENTS

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

We are an equal opportunity employer and d