Financial Senior Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst

Cox Automotive is hiring a Senior Financial Analyst in Atlanta, GA. This Senior Financial Analyst role will report to the Manager of FP&A. It will assist with the reporting and analysis for Cox Automotive's cash flow, net working capital, incentive compensation and corporate operations. This individual will be an integral player in key cross-functional wide initiatives and projects.

Keys To Success In The Role:

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and all 3 key financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, and cash-flow statement)
• Analytical mindset with knowledge of Cox Auto's business (especially Inventory Solutions and Next Gear)
• Highly motivated self-starter, who builds thoughtful analysis and reporting
• Ability to partner effectively with cross functional, organizational leadership

Responsibilities:

• Own the month-end close, forecasting and long-range planning process for Cox Automotive's Corporate Operations.
• Perform detailed analysis and reporting of consolidated Cox Automotive's cash flow and net-working capital.
• Prepare management reporting by analyzing results/trends/KPIs and deliver actionable insights to senior leadership team.
• Collaborate with accounting, operational leaders and other cross-functional groups to drive improved cash-flow, financial performance and alignment with strategic goals.
• Recommend and implement process improvements, including developing/refining financial models and automation opportunities for reporting/consolidation.
• Assist with reporting & analysis of Cox Automotive's incentive compensation
• Support ad-hoc analysis as needed.

Qualifications:

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or related field with 4+ years of relevant professional work experience. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience or a Ph.D. with 1+ year of experience. A non-degreed candidate will have 8+ years of experience.
• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills with a high degree of intellectual curiosity
• Understanding of all 3 key financial statements
• Capable of working independently and building models/processes with limited direction
• Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Proven ability to analyze complex data and translate into actionable business insights.
• Highly proficient in MS excel and experience using financial reporting software/tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of Cox Auto's business or the general industry
• CPA or MBA preferred
• Experience using OneStream
• Strength in crafting executive-level presentations

Drug Testing:

To be employed in this role, you'll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

Benefits:

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page.