Analyst Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

Yamaha Motor US; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Finance, US seeks an experienced Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis to lead financial and operational analysis across six business units. You will drive budgeting, forecasting and month-end close, and develop sophisticated models for pricing, derivatives and partnerships.

You will mentor two analysts, partner with BU leaders, and shape financial thought leadership to support strategic initiatives and performance across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Economics required; MBA preferred or equivalent experience.
• Minimum 10 years of financial services experience, preferably in structured finance or financial engineering.
• Expert level financial modeling skills.
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills.
• Hands-on management style with ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work across a complex organization with multiple stakeholders.
• Advocate for diversity and inclusion and collaborative leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional budgeting, forecasting and month-end close with business-unit leaders.
• Quantify financial impacts of risks and opportunities to guide planning.
• Conduct complex modeling to evaluate new business opportunities and models.
• Develop key financial optimization models, including pricing frameworks.
• Manage and develop two financial analysts; provide guidance and mentorship.

Skills

Financial Modeling

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Forecasting

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Economics

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel Advanced

Financial planning software

Job description

Yamaha Motor Finance, US has an opening for an experienced Sr. Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis. The position will be responsible for financial and operational analysis supporting all 6 business units within Yamaha Motor Finance (Prime-Card, Prime-Installment, Non-Prime, Golf Car Leasing, Wholesale Finance and Insurance). This person will be the recognized leader in developing and maintaining complex financial models across the organization supporting program pricing, derivative valuation, and partnership programs evaluation along with other ad hoc analysis. They will cultivate strategic operational partnerships to drive financial thought leadership and successfully complete the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting processes. They will be responsible for management and development of two financial analysts. What you'll be doing:

• Cross-functionally partner with business unit leaders to lead the organization through annual budget, forecast and month-end close reporting. Develop deep understanding of each business unit to prepare commentary regarding variances, business drivers and influence forecasting assumptions.
• Collaborate with business unit leaders to quantify financial impacts of operational risks and opportunities. Apply insights learned to the planning and forecasting processes.
• Responsible for conducting complex financial modeling and analysis with thoroughness and accuracy to quantify impact of new business opportunities and explain viability of new business models.
• Create and lead in the development of key financial optimization models, including Retail and Wholesale pricing models.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Finance or Economics required. MBA preferred or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum 10 years' financial services experience, preferably in structured finance or other financial engineering role.
• Expert level financial modeling skills
• Excellent oral, written and presentation communication skills
• Hands-on management style with the ability to successfully prioritize, organize and manage multiple and often competing tasks
• Ability to work across complex organization, developing relationships and coordinating multiple priorities with various stakeholders
• Energetic and enthusiastic leader with the ability to manage individuals, groups and teams; results and collaborative, team-oriented management philosophy required. Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and underrepresented minorities are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Yamaha, we understand that talent comes in various forms, as such we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but your experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles! What's in it for you:
• 401(k) and Profit Sharing
• Fertility Benefits
• 37.5-hour workweek
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Wellness Program
• Short-Term Disability Coverage (for hourly roles)
• Long-Term Disability
• Student Debt Repayment Benefits
• Ability to borrow Yamaha product Reports to: Department Manager #LI-RM1