Financial Planning & Analysis Manager

Yamaha Motor Corporation; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) and Profit Sharing

Fertility Benefits

37.5 hour work-week

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life and AD&D Insurance

Wellness Program

Short-Term Disability Coverage

Long-Term Disability

Student Debt Repayment Benefits

Ability to borrow Yamaha product

Job summary

Yamaha Motor Finance is seeking an FP&A Manager in Georgia to lead financial planning and analysis across six business units. You will build and maintain financial models, drive budgeting, forecasting and month-end close, and collaborate with unit leaders to shape pricing and strategic initiatives.

The role requires a BA/BS in Finance or Economics (MBA preferred), 7+ years in financial services, and strong communication and leadership to manage a team and influence across a complex organization.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Finance or Economics required; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in financial services or FP&A.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Hands-on, multi-tasking leader capable of coordinating across a complex organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual budget, forecast, and month-end close reporting with business-unit leaders.
• Quantify financial impacts of operational risks and opportunities; influence planning.
• Conduct complex financial modeling to assess new opportunities and business models.
• Manage and develop a staff of Financial Analysts.
• Develop financial optimization models, including pricing models.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Economics

MBA preferred

Job description

The FP&A Manager 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 role will be the recognized leader in developing and maintaining financial models across the organization supporting program pricing, partnership program evaluations along with other ad hoc analysis. The FP&A Manager will cultivate strategic operational partnerships to drive financial thought leadership and successfully complete the financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and month-end reporting processes.

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.
• Manage and develop a staff of Financial Analysts
• Create and lead in the development of key financial optimization models, including Retail and Wholesale pricing models.
• Perform other related duties as assigned

What you need to be successful:

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) in Finance or Economics required. MBA preferred
• Minimum 7+ years financial services experience
• Excellent oral, written and presentation 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 past 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 work-week
• 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

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