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Job Requirements of Financial Planning & Analysis Manager:
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Employment Type:
Full-Time
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Location:
Fort Lauderdale, FL (Onsite)
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Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
AutoNation is one of the largest automotive retailers in the United States, offering innovative products, exceptional services, and comprehensive solutions, empowering our customers to make the best decisions for their needs. With a network of dealerships nationwide strengthened by a recognized brand, we offer a wide variety of new and used vehicles, customer financing, parts, and provide expert maintenance and repair services. Through DRV PNK, we have raised over $40 million for cancer-related causes, demonstrating our commitment to making a positive difference in the lives of our Associates, Customers, and the communities we serve.
So what do you say? Are you ready to be part of something big?
Organizational Relationships:
Associate will interact with all levels of the organization – Field and Corporate Teams
Job Responsibilities:
- Financial Modeling: Develop and maintain consolidated corporate and full business unit P&L financial model to support budget, forecast, month end actual results, business planning and decision-making processes.
- Forecasting and Budgeting: Lead the annual budgeting process and monthly forecasting activities, ensuring accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
- Variance Analysis: Analyze actual versus budget and forecast variances, researching variances with other departments, providing clear explanations and actionable insights to management.
- Hyperion Essbase: Load forecasts and retrieve data using Hyperion Essbase, ensuring data integrity and accuracy.
- Excel Proficiency: Utilize advanced Excel skills to analyze data, create reports, and develop financial models.
- Forecast Management: Build, interpret, and maintain financial forecasts, ensuring they reflect the latest business trends and assumptions.
- Strategic Support: Provide financial analysis and insights to support strategic initiatives and business decisions.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with various departments to gather relevant data, understand business drivers, and ensure alignment of financial plans with operational goals.
- Reporting: Prepare and present financial reports to senior management in PowerPoint, highlighting key trends, risks, and opportunities.
- Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the FP&A financial models and function. Assist with process improvements by partnering with the business to understand information requirements to develop automated processes and improve productivity.
- Make recommendations to enhance current reporting, forecasting, and planning processes.
- Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related quantitative field of study; or any equivalent combination of relevant background skills and experience. MBA, CPA, or CFA preferred.
- 5+ years progressive experience in Accounting, FP&A or Corporate Finance roles, with 2-3 years of performing Manager-level work for a corporate based, large public or private equity-owned company.
- 2+ years developing and managing forecasting financial models.
- Solid understanding of the P&L and accrual basis of Accounting.
- Prior experience and comfort working effectively with c-suite executive leadership, including written and in-person communications.
- Preferred proficiency with enterprise Hyperion Essbase
- Advanced-level proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite with special emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
- Excellent communication skills to work and collaborate with teams at all levels. Solid leadership skills to motivate teams and drive change effectively. Attention to detail to ensure accuracy in analysis and presentations. Strong analytical skills for data interpretation and reporting.
Next Possible Position:
Planning; Treasury; Finance Operations; District Finance – Sr Manager
The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job related tasks other than those specifically presented.
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Exciting Benefits and Perks Await You:
Competitive compensation and 401k matching
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with insurance plans (health, dental, vision) and maternity benefits
Exclusive RX Pet program offering discounts on medications
Associate purchase and discount programs for new and pre-owned vehicles, services, parts, collision, accessories, and AutoGear
Access amazing deals and discounts through YouDecide, a website with offers from top providers and retailers
Join our DRVPNK mission to raise and donate millions of dollars to cancer research and treatment, partnering with cancer charities nationwide
AutoNation is committed to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive environment in our workplace and the services we provide. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds who are passionate about making a positive impact. Even if you do not meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and help us foster a culture of belonging while contributing to our revolutionary work in the automotive industry. We value innovation, teamwork, and a commitment to making a positive impact in the world.
Recommended Skills
- Accrual Accounting
- Analysis Of Variance
- Analytical
- Attention To Detail
- Automotive Industry
- Business Planning
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