Financial Planning Analyst
Aptiv
SHAPE THE FUTURE OF MOBILITY FROM DAY ONE
This position is part of our Electrical Distribution Services segment.
We have been designing electrical architectures for more than 100 years and leading the industry in the evolution of vehicle architectures. We like to think of the electrical distribution system as a nervous system, moving power and data throughout a vehicle. High-speed data transmission systems send information from the vehicle’s eyes and ears (sensors) to the brain (computing platforms).
We bring our deep experience and systems integration expertise, whether we are building to print or providing full design services of the entire vehicle electrical architecture. We solve our customers’ most challenging problems.
POSITION SUMMARY
As a Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, you will be responsible for coordinating the financial planning process across the business unit (BU), including financial close and forecasting processes. Assist in helping drive overall business planning activities, data analysis and process improvement initiatives. Additionally, responsible for interacting with regional BU finance, regional non-finance functions and overall global finance organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Work with regions to get EDS monthly actual/forecast revenue and prepare consolidated EDS BU financials
Ensure results are consistent across deliverables and aligned across constituents
Provide meaningful revenue analysis: volume drivers by customer, segment, powertrain and others; price variances, FX/Comm variances; others.
Work with the regions as well as VP of Engineering for EDS to ensure forecasts and budgets are prepared and tie out, and that costs/drivers are understood and documented
Build a model to understand the profitability/customer recovery of engineering costs across the EDS regions for reporting each month identifying corrective action/recommendations
Ensure that engineering reporting is compliant with company policy
Ensure all corporate and divisional allocations through EDS are understood, correct, documented, communicated and actioned
Highlight and discuss the main drivers of various performance variances
Ad hoc analysis as required by FP&A team
Support in the wider preparation of close, MBR/QBR and budget work in the Global FP&A Team
Basic Skills/Qualification:
Bachelor degree in Finance and/or Accounting
2+ years’ experience in finance
2+ years’ experience of financial analysis
Strong planning and time management abilities
Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities.
Sound communication skills: written and verbal along with individual, team and group environments
Microsoft Excel (Advanced), able to handle large data sets
Basic Knowledge of SAP ERP system, Hyperion (HFM)
English (Proficient)
Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
Ability to work under pressure in a fast paced environment: problem solving/decision making
Sound communication skills: written and verbal along with individual, team and group environments
Prior operations/plant finance experience; Prior FP&A experience preferred
Manufacturing/Automotive sector experience preferred
Traits to seek in candidate:
Curiously investigate everything – ability to solve problems analytically, creatively and collaboratively
Embrace resilience – seeing every challenge as a learning opportunity and invitation to grow
Influence – ability to convince others on course of action
Team player – ability to handle feedback positively and adapt into operations
Why join us?
You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.
Your Benefits at Aptiv:
Private health care effective day 1 of employment
Life and accident insurance
Hybrid and flexible working hours
Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
Relocation assistance may be available
Learning and development opportunities
Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
Recognition for innovation and excellence
Opportunities to give back to the community
Tuition Reimbursement
Fertility assistance
Apply today, and together let’s change tomorrow!
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