Financial Analyst

holmanautogroup; Mount Laurel Township (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Holman, based in Mount Laurel Township, NJ, is seeking a Financial Analyst to support finance, sales, marketing, operations, and executive management by delivering financial analysis and business systems support.

You will focus on reporting key metrics such as product profitability by market and customer, participate in budgeting and projections, and collaborate with leaders to improve decision-making based on data. Degree in business/finance and 2+ years' experience required.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of analytical experience in a business context.
• Experience with budgeting and cost analysis.
• Ability to gather requirements via interviews, surveys, and data.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite and data query tools.
• Strong math, organizational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Support finance, sales, marketing, operations and executive management with financial analysis and systems support.
• Report key metrics such as product profitability by market and customer.
• Collaborate with business leaders to improve decision-making using data.
• Gathers requirements via interviews, surveys, and historical data; plans tests for accuracy.
• Participate in annual budgeting and re-projections; communicate with stakeholders.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

BA/Finance degree

Tools

MS Office

Query tools

Job description

Holman is a family-owned, global automotive services organization anchored by our deeply rooted core values and principles that have enabled us to continue Driving What's Right throughout the last century. Our teams deliver the Holman Experience by treating our customers and each other as we would like to be treated, and creating positive, rewarding relationships all around.

The automotive markets Holman serves include fleet management and leasing; vehicle fabrication and upfitting; component manufacturing and productivity solutions; powertrain distribution and logistics services; commercial and personal insurance and risk management; and retail automotive sales as one of the largest privately owned dealership groups in the United States.

Job Inputs:

• The Financial Analyst will support and partner with one or more of the following departments: finance, sales, marketing, operations, and executive management by providing financial analysis and business systems support.
• Focus on reporting key business metrics such as product profitability by market and customer, capital investments, operational improvements, and expense/costing analysis.
• Will collaborate with business leaders to improve decision-making based on analysis of financial and other available data.
• Gathers requirements using a variety of basic techniques, such as interviews, surveys, and historical data and establishes plan to test outcomes for accuracy.
• Conduct special studies and ad hoc analysis to reduce costs, improve productivity, improve customer satisfaction, and increase profitability.
• Document parameters for information shared and identify training requirements for users of data.
• Participate in the annual budgeting process and update periodic re-projections.
• Manages expectations and effectively communicates to stakeholders and leaders
• Perform all other duties and special projects as assigned

Education and/or Training:

• Degree in Business Administration, Management, Economics, or Finance
• Additional education, certifications, or other distinctions are a plus
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite and working knowledge of query tools required.

Relevant Work Experience:

• 2+ years of professional experience in an analytical role, supporting business needs
• Collecting and analyzing raw data to identify trends, patterns, anomalies, and other helpful information.
• Reviewing and improving analytics processes, methods, and tools to increase efficiency, accuracy, and security

Planning/Organizing/Managerial Knowledge:

• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills indicative of an ability to effectively review financial and business operations and recommend appropriate solutions to management.
• Strong math, organization, critical thinking, and problem solving skills
• Proactive, organized approach to multitasking and prioritization
• Ability to recognize patterns and trends in large data sets and use numerical information to develop business strategies
• Demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness and effectiveness in work
• Demonstrates attention to detail and commitment to doing quality work
• Adjusts quickly to new or changing assignments, processes and people
• Displays professionalism and remains composed when faced with challenges
• Learns from experience; modifies behavior to be more effective
• Recognizes one's own strengths and opportunities for growth
• Solves a range of problems in straightforward situations; analyzes possible solutions and assesses each using standard procedures
• Applies expertise to improve efficiency and accomplish objectives within own area of responsibility
• Understands the key business drivers; uses this knowledge in own work. Expands fundamental knowledge in own function and broadens skills
• Decisions are guided by policies and procedures; receives moderate guidance and oversight from manager

Communicating & Influencing Skills:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong research and presentation skills
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills
• Ability to summarize and express information and ideas in a clear and organized manner
• Responds to non-standard requests; investigates with assistance from others as needed
• Gathers, clarifies, and applies information to provide timely and effective responses to the needs of both internal and external customers
• Takes personal responsibility for customer satisfaction and loyalty
• Works independently or with others within own area or department to achieve team goals
• Identifies and removes barriers to effective teamwork
• Offers support to other team members; follows through on commitments
• Applies emotional intelligence in responses and reactions
• Demonstrates consistency between words and actions
• Listens openly and carefully to others' ideas and suggestions; respects opposing points of view
• Consistently earns trust, loyalty and respect of others

Outputs:

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