Financial Senior Analyst

American Honda Motor Company, Inc.; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Base Salary

Paid Overtime

Regional Bonus

Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx

Paid time off (vacation/holidays)

Disability insurance

401K with company match

Relocation assistance

Job summary

American Honda Motor Company, Inc. seeks a Financial Sr Analyst II to deliver business intelligence on key drivers and financial performance for assigned units on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis.

You will advise leadership on the financial implications of investments and expenses and influence strategy to maximize profitability and efficiency. The role partners with senior teams, leads six forecasting events annually, and guides proper accounting treatment of complex transactions for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of experience.
• Associate's Degree acceptable with 7+ years Accounting experience.
• 5+ years Accounting experience (preferably at Honda).
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting principles.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting functions and terminology with the ability to explain to non-accountants.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong knowledge of SAP including the BPC module.

Responsibilities

• Prepare/review budget vs actual comparisons for responsible business unit(s).
• Ensure consistent application of accounting and finance principles.
• Prepare/Review month end close activities including journal entries.
• Communicate with leadership on financial drivers and provide forward-looking guidance.
• Oversee creation of 6 budget events per year.
• Review information for completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Create presentations for executive management on budget vs actual and recommendations.

Skills

GAAP/IFRS knowledge

SAP (BPC)

Microsoft Office

Budgeting & forecasting

Financial analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Associate's Degree acceptable with 7+ years accounting experience

Tools

SAP (BPC)

Job description

Job Purpose

Using superior analytical skills and knowledge of accounting principles and outstanding judgement, provide business intelligence of key drivers and financial performance of assigned Business Units on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Advise assigned groups on the financial implication of both investment and expense activities and influence business strategy and decision making by leadership to maximize both efficiency and profitability.

The Financial Sr Analyst II acts as a business partner with minimal oversight to provide guidance for the proper accounting treatment of complex and unusual transactions and their implications on both forecasted and actual results. Leads indirect reports in the creation, analysis, and submission of no less than 6 forecasting events per year influencing future direction based on solid business acumen and ability to build superior relationships.

Key Accountabilities

• Prepare/review budget vs actual comparisons for responsible business unit(s) based on professional accounting standards to ensure accurate financial information and to advise management on future activity and impact on profitability and financial objectives.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting and finance principles across all assigned areas.
• Prepare/Review month end close activities including analysis of complex financial information in order to create/review journal entries which impact the financial condition of AHM (American Honda Motor).
• Communicate with leadership key drivers of financial performance and provide forward looking guidance on financial trends. Oversee this activity for multiple areas to ensure consistency.
• Use analytical skills and professional accounting knowledge and years of experience to oversee the creation of 6 budget events per year.
• To review the information provided by others to ensure completeness, accuracy, and consistency.
• Use financial information to create presentations to advise executive management of budget to actual condition and make recommendations for actionable strategies to improve performance.

Qualifications, Experience, and Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance with 5+ years of experience
• Associate's Degree is acceptable with 7+ years Accounting experience
• 5+ years Accounting experience (preferably at Honda)
• Advanced knowledge of GAAP/IFRS accounting principles
• Advanced knowledge of accounting functions and terminology with the ability to apply accounting concepts and explain them and their implications to non-accountants
• Strong Microsoft Office skills
• Strong knowledge of SAP including the BPC module

Total Rewards

• Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.)
• Paid Overtime
• Regional Bonus (when applicable)
• Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx)
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution
• Relocation assistance (if eligible)

Career Growth

• Advancement Opportunities
• Career Mobility
• Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning
• Training and Development Programs

Additional Offerings

• Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment
• Lifestyle Account
• Childcare Reimbursement Account
• Elder Care Support
• Wellbeing Program
• Community Service and Engagement Programs
• Product Programs

Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.