FP&A Manager (Automotive)

LG Electronics North America; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off

Short-term incentives

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Group life and disability insurance

Job summary

LG Electronics North America in Michigan seeks a senior finance leader to drive financial planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, risk analysis, and executive reporting.

As part of the leadership team, you will develop models, strengthen reporting, and present findings to headquarters and the parent company. A Bachelor's in finance or related field is required with 8+ years of experience, IFRS/GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field.
• Minimum of eight years of professional finance experience.
• Working knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP.
• Advanced Excel skills, including pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling.
• Experience with OLAP databases and executive-level reporting.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills.
• Fluent English, with strong written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead budgeting, cash flow planning, and risk outlook activities.
• Develop and maintain short-, medium-, and long-term business plans.
• Provide financial information and recommendations to enable timely decisions.
• Manage complex financial analyses and evaluations of business plans.
• Prepare management presentations on operations, performance, and outlook.
• Coordinate with headquarters and parent company on business performance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

IFRS/GAAP knowledge

Excel advanced

Office suite

English fluency

Executive reporting

Data interpretation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance / accounting / business

MBA preferred

Tools

OLAP databases

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

Step into the innovative world of LG Electronics. As a global leader in technology, LG Electronics is dedicated to creating innovative solutions for a better life. Our brand promise, 'Life's Good', embodies our commitment to ensuring a happier life for all. We have a rich history spanning over six decades and a global presence in over 290 locations. Our diverse portfolio includes Home Appliance Solutions, Media Entertainment Solutions, Vehicle Solutions, and Eco Solutions. Our management philosophy, "Jeong-do Management," embodies our commitment to high ethical standards and transparent operations. Grounded in the principles of 'Customer-Value Creation' and 'People-Oriented Management', these values shape our corporate culture, fostering creativity, diversity, and integrity. At LG, we believe in the power of collective wisdom through an inclusive work environment. Join us and become a part of a company that is shaping the future of technology. At LG, we strive to make Life Good for Everyone.

LG Magna e-Powertrain USA, Inc is a newly established US subsidiary headquartered in South Korea, formed through a joint venture by LG Electronics Vehicle Solution and Magna International, created to bring new synergies based on LG’s electric vehicle component capabilities and Magna’s experience in the traditional automotive industry. Located in Southeast Michigan, LG Magna USA provides engineering, sales, and quality solutions for developing various electric vehicle products such as drive motors, power conversion devices, and related integrated systems. LG Magna USA, as part of the global LG Magna team, strives to become the global No.1 e-Mobility solution partner by providing the highest value technologies and products, securing profitable growth together with customers, and contributing to a sustainable society. Our team takes pride in driving progress by developing innovative solutions for electric vehicle industry customers. Powered by a culture of passion, teamwork, customer focus, initiative, and creativity, we are pushing the boundaries every day. With the philosophy that "people are the source of corporate competitiveness," we are committed to actively seeking out top talent and investing in career growth and development to retain exceptional people. We invite people to join our mission to create innovative solutions leading the trend in creating an eco-friendly, clean future through the electric vehicle industry, to drive a better life.

Overall Responsibilities

This senior finance role leads business planning, forecasting, budgeting, cash flow management, risk analysis, and executive reporting to support strategic and operational decisions. The position is part of the leadership team and will analyze financial, operational, and workforce data; develop accurate financial models and performance insights; strengthen reporting processes; and communicate business results. The role will be integral in communicating the business outlook to management, headquarters, and the parent company.

Major Tasks Listed Below

• Analyze and forecast financial, economic, and operational data to provide accurate, timely insights that support strategic and operational decision-making.
• Develop and maintain the company’s short, medium, and long-term business plans and forecasts.
• Provide management with financial information and recommendations that enable timely decisions and support the achievement of company objectives.
• Lead complex financial analysis projects and prepare in-depth evaluations of business plans.
• Manage all budgeting, cash flow planning, and risk outlook activities.
• Identify and implement improved methods for financial analysis, reporting, and presentations.
• Monitor revenue and expenditures and develop reports to support projections and performance reviews.
• Maintain accurate records of assets, liabilities, and other financial transactions.
• Develop processes and procedures that accurately capture, track, and report financial performance, including deferred revenue, in accordance with the company’s revenue recognition policy.
• Collect, interpret, and evaluate workforce metrics to deliver data-driven insights for internal and external talent-pool assessments, headcount reviews, forecasting, and business scenario planning.
• Review processes and monitor plan effectiveness to improve key performance indicator performance and organizational development.
• Prepare and deliver management presentations on business operations, financial performance, and outlook.
• Communicate with headquarters and the parent company, as needed, regarding the business unit’s operations, management, and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics, or a related field.
• Minimum of eight years of professional finance experience.
• Working knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards and U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
• Advanced knowledge of accounting, treasury, and corporate finance, including variance analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, macros, and financial modeling, as well as proficiency in PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience working with online analytical processing databases and preparing executive-level reports and presentations.
• Strong analytical thinking skills, including the ability to recognize patterns across seemingly unrelated situations and identify underlying issues in complex business scenarios.
• Demonstrated ability to build accurate financial models, communicate complex information clearly, and deliver compelling presentations.
• Professional fluency in English, including strong verbal and written communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Business Administration or a relevant professional credential, such as Project Management Professional, Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, or another recognized finance certification.
• Bilingual in the Korean language - conversational or higher level of expertise is desirable to interpret the law and regulation in both US and Korea.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The employer will not sponsor applicants for a work visa.

Benefits Offered Full-Time Employees

• No-cost employee premiums for you and your eligible dependents for competitive medical, dental, vision and prescription benefits.
• Auto enrollment with immediate vesting of competitive company matching contributions in a 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with several investment options.
• Generous Paid Time Off program that includes company holidays and a combined bank of paid sick and vacation time.
• Performance based Short-Term Incentives (varies by role).
• Access to confidential mental health resources to help you and your loved ones improve your quality of life. Personal fitness goal incentives.
• Family orientated benefits such as paid parental leave and support for families raising children with learning, social, behavioral challenges, or developmental disabilities.
• Group Rate Life and Disability Insurance.

Benefits Offered Temporary/Contractors

• Eligible for the relevant benefit programs offered through our partner agencies.

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In addition to the above, LG believes that pay transparency is a key part of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Our salary ranges take into account many factors in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skillset, experience, licensure, certifications, internal equity, and other business needs. While we consider geographic pay differentials in final offers, because we operate in many geographies where applicable, the salary range listed may not reflect all geographic differentials applied.