Senior Analyst - Corporate FP&A

Ally; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Holidays

401K with match

Tuition reimbursement

Employee stock purchase plan

Well-being program

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Ally Financial is seeking a Finance Analyst to support budgeting, forecasting and variance analysis. The role focuses on building and improving financial models, interpreting financial data, and communicating insights to leaders.

You will partner with budget owners, drive planning and analysis, and contribute to enterprise-wide initiatives in a hybrid work environment. You will work with Finance, Risk and Treasury, supporting monthly/quarterly results and strategic scenarios, with opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in finance or related field.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Experience with enterprise FP&A tools.
• Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookup, formulas) and MS PowerPoint.
• Strong understanding of financial statements; income statement and balance sheet.
• Track record of driving for results with strong analytics and models.
• Attention to detail balanced with strategic perspective.
• Ability to communicate clearly in writing and speaking.
• Comfort working in a complex matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Manage and improve the process and models for planning and analysis of revenue, expenses and balance sheet items.
• Develop new or enhanced financial models to support changing business needs.
• Partner with budget owners in bottoms-up development of key assumptions and metrics.
• Interpret financial and operational data and illustrate links to performance.
• Create and update management review materials (business plan and forecast decks).
• Drive audit compliance within the areas you are responsible for.
• Contribute to ad hoc analytical projects as needed across function areas.
• Collaborate with Finance, Risk, Treasury and other partners to meet enterprise objectives.

Skills

Financial planning tools

Excel advanced

PowerPoint

Financial statement analysis

Budgeting & Forecasting

Financial modeling

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance or related field

Tools

Enterprise financial planning tools

Job description

Ally and Your Career
Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We love this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You’re constantly evolving, so shouldn’t your opportunities be, too?

Work Schedule: Ally designates roles as (1) fully on-site, (2) hybrid, or (3) fully remote. Hybrid roles are generally expected to be in the office a certain number of days per week as indicated by your manager. Your hiring manager will discuss this role’s specific work requirements with you during the hiring process. All work requirements are subject to change at any time based on leader discretion and/or business need.

The Opportunity

This position is responsible for certain aspects of the annual budget and monthly forecast updates, the reporting and variance analysis of monthly and quarterly results, strategic scenario planning, and other business analysis.

The Work Itself

• Manage and improve the process and models for the planning and analysis of various revenue, expense and balance sheet items.
• Develop new or enhanced financial models to support changing business needs.
• Partner with business leaders/budget owners in the bottoms-up development of key assumptions and financial performance metrics.
• Interpret financial and operational data and effectively illustrate/communicate links to business performance.
• Create and update management review materials (business plan and forecast update decks).
• Drive audit compliance within the areas for which you are responsible.
• Contribute to ad hoc analytical projects as necessary both within and beyond your primary area of focus.
• Work collaboratively with Finance, Risk, Treasury and other partners to ensure enterprise objectives are met.

The Qualifications We’re Looking For

• 3+ years previous work experience in Finance or related field preferred.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting/Finance or related field required.
• Experience with enterprise financial planning and analysis tools
• Advanced MS Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, formulas, if / then analysis) and MS PowerPoint skills
• Strong understanding of financial statement fundamentals, including income statement and balance sheet analysis.
• Proven track record of driving for results with minimal ongoing direction.
• Proven track record of influencing decisions with great analytics and financial models.
• Attention to detail balanced with knowing the right altitude necessary to deliver on requirements.
• Energetic and inquisitive, quick learner, takes initiative.
• Ability to work in a complex matrix organization and to operate in ambiguity.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and verbal.
  

Minimum Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience
• High school Diploma or GED equivalent
  

How We’ll Have Your Back
Ally’s compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. Our Total Rewards program includes industry-leading compensation and benefits plus additional incentives that are designed to meet your needs and those of your family so you can get the most out of your career and your life, including:

Time Away: Program starts at 20 paid time off days in addition to 11 paid holidays and 8 hours of volunteer time off yearly (time off days are prorated based on start date and program varies based on full or part-time status and management level).

Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan pay downs and 529 educational save up assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, employee stock purchase plan, and financial learning center and financial coach access.

Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including medical, dental and vision, employee, spouse and child life insurance, short- and long-term disability, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions, Healthcare FSA, critical illness, accident & hospital indemnity insurance, and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.

Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy and fertility assistance as well as paid parental and caregiver leave, Dependent Day Care FSA back-up child and adult/elder care days and childcare discounts.

Work-Life Integration: other benefits including Mentally Fit Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers program and other employee discount programs.

Other Compensations: depending on the role for which you are considered, you may be eligible for travel allowances, relocation assistance, a signing bonus and/or equity.

To view more detailed information about Ally’s Total Rewards, please visit this link: https://www.ally.com/content/dam/pdf/corporate/ally-total-rewards-snapshot.pdf

Who We Are:
Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on “Doing it Right” and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit www.ally.com.

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if after review of the position expectations, you believe that you may need a medical accommodation to fulfill the duties of this role, please email [e-mail] with details of your accommodation request.

Base Pay Range

$70,000.00 - $120,000.00

An individual’s position in the range is determined by the specific role, the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Incentive Compensation:

This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan.