Job Description
Join our dynamic finance team at Global Automotive Finance Group, where innovation meets tradition in Detroit's thriving automotive corridor. We seek a strategic Senior Financial Analyst to drive financial decision-making through data-driven insights and forward-thinking modeling. This pivotal role offers exposure to C-suite leadership and cross-departmental collaboration in one of America's most iconic industrial hubs.
Our Detroit-based team operates at the intersection of finance and technology, requiring professionals who can translate complex market dynamics into actionable business strategies. You'll work in our state-of-the-art facility with competitive benefits, professional development stipends, and hybrid work arrangements.
Responsibilities
- Lead monthly financial closing processes and variance analysis for $500M+ portfolio
- Develop predictive models for market trends affecting automotive sector profitability
- Prepare executive-level presentations highlighting risk exposure and growth opportunities
- Collaborate with operations team to optimize capital allocation and ROI metrics
- Automate financial reporting workflows using Power BI and Python
- Conduct ad-hoc analyses for M&A opportunities and strategic initiatives
- Maintain SOX compliance documentation and internal controls framework
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting; MBA or CPA preferred
- 5+ years progressive financial analysis experience in manufacturing/automotive sector
- Advanced proficiency in Excel (VBA, pivot tables, complex formulas)
- Expertise in financial modeling and forecasting methodologies
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and BI tools
- Strong understanding of GAAP and SEC reporting requirements
- Exceptional presentation skills with executive stakeholder experience
- Certification in data analysis (CFA, FP&A) highly valued