Sr. Analyst, Finance and Operations

Ken Garff Automotive Group • Salt Lake City, UT

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Ken Garff Automotive is seeking a Sr. Analyst, Finance and Operations to join our Corporate Development team at our Salt Lake City headquarters. This role is ideal for a finance professional or MBA graduate with 1–3 years of experience in corporate finance, FPCA, consulting, or transaction advisory who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex business problems. This role will report to the Sr. Director of Corporate Development. This individual will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Operations teams across our national dealership portfolio. The Analyst will play a central role in budgeting, forecasting, investor presentations, real estate, and operational strategy initiatives — directly contributing to how we run and grow our business. This is a unique opportunity to gain C-suite exposure, high-impact project experience, and a blend of finance and strategy responsibilities in an entrepreneurial environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• 1–3 years of experience in FPCA, corporate finance, consulting, transaction advisory
• Strong understanding of the three major financial statements and how they connect.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong communication skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear recommendations.
• Highly organized multitasker with a proven ability to manage projects to completion.
• Entrepreneurial, self-starter
• In-Person Role / 5 days a week in Salt Lake City; occasional travel to dealerships

Responsibilities

• Budgeting G Forecasting: Lead dealership-level and corporate financial planning cycles, ensuring accurate forecasting and actionable variance analysis.
• Operational Strategy: Analyze dealership operations and recommend strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability.
• Executive Presentations: Develop polished investor and rating agency presentations, along with executive-level decks for quarterly and annual reviews and conferences.
• Financial Analysis: Build models to evaluate business performance, conduct ad hoc financial analysis, and support decision-making across the enterprise.
• MGA Support: Contribute to valuation, financial modeling, and integration analysis for potential acquisitions.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, IT, and Accounting teams on system improvements, workforce planning, and operational initiatives.
• Special Projects: Lead or support high-impact projects assigned by the Director of Corporate Development or executive leadership.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level