Financial Parts Operations Specialist

Company: Advantage Technical
Location: Plano
Posted on: May 13, 2022

Job Description:

Major OEM is seeking a passionate, self-driven individual with a solid understanding of the auto industry to fill an on-site position. As a Financial Analyst, you will provide analysis framework and interface with operations teams to explain operationally-driven financial impacts. Responsibilities:

• Monthly Expense Analysis - FP&A
• Trend analysis for various fixed cost components and look for opportunities to reduce fixed cost
• Challenge operational assumptions and evaluate impact to financials -
• Own special activity campaign cost analysis process to make sure accurate recovery and cost impacts are communicated
• Consult with business unit operational teams by explaining relationship between operations and financial transactions
• Support special projects to support operations on profit improvement initiatives
• Lead development of robust data strategy solutions to achieve greater efficiency in reporting and analytical processes. ( Alteryx, Power BI & Tableau). -
• Coordinate ERP transition for the budget co-coordinators
• Ensure proper planning and accounting for new or unusual expenses ( Eg. re-organization activities )
• Ad-hoc research to ensure proper GAAP accounting including providing guidance to the business ahead of the spend
• Fixed cost Budget & Quarterly Forecast (supporting 50 Budget coordinators)
• Communicate and coordinate forecast process to ensure OEM Targets are met
• Assist in development, proposing and getting Executive Approval
• Ensure solid understanding of budget components and reasons for variances
• Monthly reporting
• Monthly variance reporting to budget coordinators, managers, and executives via dashboards and interactive tools
• Prepare OEM finance Deck meeting explanations and other fixed cost reporting inquiries. -
• Prepare SOX required financial reports for PDAD (Inbound Freight & Insurance factor capitalization, etc) What you bring:
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting or higher
  • Experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting and/or related discipline
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and customer service orientation
  • Excellent analytic, presentation, interpersonal and organization skill
  • Ability to perform in a fast paced, deadline and detail driven environment
  • Ability to use business intelligence tools to effectively analyze large datasets
  • Demonstrated ability to prepare effective presentations to business customers and influence behaviors to achieve performance improvements Added bonus if you have:
    • Experience with analytical tools (Tableau and Alteryx)
    • SAP
    • MBA / CMA / CPA
    • Understanding of the automotive industry and business issues affecting OEM We are driven to innovate and transform in order to deliver world-class products and services that provide joy through mobility. Join us, apply today! About Advantage Technical Advantage Technical is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for all persons regardless of race, color, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, pregnancy, medical condition, genetic information, mental and physical disability, political affiliation, union membership, status as a parent, military or veteran status or other non-merit based factors. We will provide reasonable accommodations throughout the application, interviewing and employment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation, contact us. Advantage Technical is an E-Verify employer. This policy is applicable to all phases of the employment relationship, including hiring, transfers, promotions, training, terminations, working conditions, compensation, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment. All employees are directed to familiarize themselves with this policy and to act in accordance with it. All decisions with respect to employment matters and other phases of employer-temporary employee relationships will be in keeping with this policy and in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations.

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