Global FP&A Senior Analyst

Aptiv•Troy, MI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Global FP&A Senior Analyst or Specialist The primary responsibility of the Senior Financial Analyst, Corporate FP&A will be supporting executive management in the assessment and communication of monthly and quarterly financial results and the development of the Company’s annual budget and business plan. This position is responsible for the global consolidation and reporting of management results and analysis of key financial performance metrics, with a primary focus on Opex / Manufacturing cost . This position is also tasked with consolidating the cash flow. This role will require direct interaction and coordination with business partners throughout the organization, both cross-functionally and across the globe.

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting or related field
5+ years’ experience in financial analysis, planning and mfg finance experience
Solid business process understanding
An agile thinker able to adapt to a complex, fast-moving environment
Continuous improvement /Process improvement mind-set
English (Advanced)
Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint (Proficient)
Manufacturing or Automotive sector experience

Nice To Haves

Organized, structured thinker with ability to work under pressure, handling multiple tasks and prioritizing to meet deadlines
Must be passionate about getting to the root cause of issues: problem solving/decision making
Continuous improvement mindset; not afraid to challenge existing or conventional thinking/analysis
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (written and oral) with the ability to interact well with people of various backgrounds and levels

Responsibilities

Ensure consistency and standardization of Operations Finance reports and procedures in a global level. Alert and arbitrate in case of discrepancy
Ensure consistency between production indicators and financial reporting
Synthesize data inputs and generate actionable insights to influence and drive outcomes that strengthen Manufacturing financial performance
Analyze and challenge the variances between the forecasted and actual results
Partner with Operations Director and manufacturing business unit stakeholders to devise solutions to drive efficiencies and maximize financial performance
Understand financial implications and perform sensitivities for changes in key foreign exchange and commodity rates
Maintain and understand key cash flow performance metrics. Consolidation and variance explanation of global performance
Translate complex financial data into business terms and actionable insights
Help maintain and improve reporting tools and templates, support automation initiatives where possible
Rejects the idea that status quo is always the way to go