Finance Administrator

KIA Motors Group; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 63,670 - 82,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Lease/purchase programs

Company holiday shutdown

Job summary

Kia is seeking a Finance Administrator, FP&A to support monthly P/L reporting, forecasts, and annual business plans. You will perform analyses on dealer development programs, vehicle margins, and fleet sales while delivering actionable insights for management decisions.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in corporate finance, proficiency with SAP/SAP BW, and strong communication skills. This role is based at our Irvine campus with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance.
• 3–5 years of professional work experience in a corporate finance field.
• Automotive industry experience a plus.
• Experience with SAP and SAP BW highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting for management.
• Review Dealer Development activities and related payments/reviews.
• Perform financial analyses on vehicle margin, fleet sales, and special projects.
• Monitor key business indicators and perform variance analyses for management reports.
• Prepare business plan packages and update them as needed.

Skills

Excellent communication

Data-driven

EN/KO bilingual

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance

Tools

SAP

SAP BW

Microsoft Office

Job description

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At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast‑paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, a 401(k) plan with 100% matching up to 6% of the salary deferral, and paid time off. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company‑wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

General Summary

The Finance Administrator, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will play a supporting role in preparing and reviewing internal financial reports for management including monthly P/L statements, forecasts, and annual business plan packages. In addition, this position will conduct comprehensive financial analyses on the Dealer Development Program and handle ad‑hoc requests as needed to support management’s strategic decisions and plans.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Priority One – 30%

• Prepare and review monthly financial reporting to both the KUS internal management and KHQ within the specified time frame.

Priority Two – 30%

• Review, analyze, and manage Dealer Development–related activities (payment and proposal review for new dealer support and SI 2.0 project).

Priority Three – 15%

• Perform various financial analyses on company internal programs and data: gross profit, expenses, vehicle margin, fleet sales, trim mix, special projects, etc.

Priority Four – 15%

• Closely monitor key business indicators, industry trends, and perform variance analyses to prepare management reports (interest rate and CPI impact analysis, ROS calculation, etc.).

Priority Five – 10%

• Prepare business plan package based on available information. Maintain, monitor, and revise the business plan as needed and as requested by internal management and KHQ.

Day‑to‑Day Duties

• Support month‑end closing activities, monitor timely and accurate production of detailed managerial reporting including financial/operational data.
• Review/analyze Dealer Development–related activity proposals, payment requests and track/​manage the performance and budget (SI 2.0, NIF, incentive bonus payout, etc.).
• Perform various financial analyses on vehicle margin, fleet sale P/L, trim mix, special projects, etc.
• Coordinate with the Budget team for expense/budget related variances and address the variance and corrective action items.
• Closely monitor and report on key economic/business metrics and industry trends with effective commentary.
• Assist in developing company business plans and financial/operational forecasts and perform in‑depth variance analysis on balances, revenue and other P&L line items.
• Evaluate historical and current financial data to understand the company’s financial condition.
• Execute ad‑hoc analysis to support leadership decision‑making; transform data into actionable insights and recommendations.

Qualifications/Education

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or a related field.

Job Requirement

• 3–5 years of professional work experience in a corporate finance field.
• Automotive industry experience a plus.

Directly Related Experience

• 3+ years of financial reporting experience (internal and external) and budget management in a corporate environment.
• Experience with SAP and SAP BW highly desirable.
• Previous experience with automotive OEMs dealer development programs is a plus.

Specialized Skills and Knowledge Required

• Proficient with SAP, SAP BW, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• General knowledge of accounting/financial and operational principles.
• Strong data‑driven and detail‑oriented mindset.
• English and Korean bilingual – plus.
• Care for People.
• Chase Excellence Every Day.
• Dare to Push Boundaries.
• Empower People to Act.
• Move Further Together.

Pay Range

$63,669.83 – $82,795.83

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job‑related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, gender identity and expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information, or other characteristics protected by applicable law. KUS complies with applicable law governing non‑discrimination in employment in every location where KUS has offices. The KUSEEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

Disclaimer: The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.