Finance Analyst

Role Summary 
The Financial Analyst – Functional Finance will partner with global and regional stakeholders to drive financial planning, analysis, and controls for a specific Skill Team. You will champion profitable growth by analyzing end-to-end processes, resolving conflicts, and fostering collaborative decision-making. 

 

JD / Roles & Responsibilities:  

• Lead planning and analysis for product programs, including profitability assessments (TARR, SVA), import vs. localize and make-vs-buy studies, and business-case development 

• Partner with operating, procurement, engineering, and treasury teams to develop targets, forecasts, budgets, and long-range plans 

• Map and analyze upstream (supplier/tooling) and downstream (production/logistics) processes to identify cost-efficiency and performance-improvement opportunities 

• Manage stakeholder relationships across global Skill Teams, regional Controllers, and functional partners—ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables 

• Facilitate conflict resolution by diagnosing root causes, negotiating trade-offs, and escalating or mediating issues as needed 

• Drive month-end close activities, variance analyses, and trend reporting; propose corrective actions to meet financial goals 

• Implement and refine standardized processes, systems, and data-analysis tools (e.g., Alteryx, Dashboards, SAP, Hyperion Smart View) 

• Ensure data integrity, robust internal controls, policy compliance, and timely documentation of approvals 

• Deliver ad-hoc analyses for special projects, benchmarking, and risk-opportunity assessments  

Desired General Skills and Experience 

 

• Analytical acumen: dissect complex financial and operational drivers across value streams 

• Stakeholder management: build trust, communicate effectively, and align cross-functional teams 

• Conflict management: negotiate solutions, manage escalations, and maintain productive relationships 

• Process orientation: understand and improve upstream and downstream workflows 

• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and data-analysis tool proficiency (Alteryx, Power BI, SAP preferred) 

• Strong communicator with presentation, coordination, and cross-cultural collaboration skills 

• Self-starter with a proactive mindset, attention to detail, and ability to multitask under tight deadlines 

• Results-driven work ethic, adaptability, and commitment to continuous improvement

Special Skills Required 

• Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot tables and charts), PowerPoint, Outlook and Word  

• Knowledge in applications such as Power BI, Hyperion, SAP, Alteryx preferable 

 

Functional / Technical Skills (Preferred) 

• Experience with Financial and Accounting Concepts and Analysis, preparation of Budgets / Business plans / Forecasts preferably in an automotive or manufacturing environment  

 

Experience/Education:  

• 3–5 years of FP&A, financial analysis, or cost/accounting experience—automotive or manufacturing a plus  

• Qualified CA /CWA/ ACCA/ CIMA / MBA (Finance)