FP&A Analysis

Job Spec/Qualifications:

Who We Are

Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries. Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit solera.com

The Role

The Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst supports the US Finance team to achieve short, medium and long-term strategic and financial goals. In this role you will serve as a key member of the Finance Team driving targets towards growth, expense optimization, financial/operational/sales analysis, commission plans review, etc.

What You’ll Do

Analyze and review periodic forecasts, annual budgets and long-term plans

Assist with the preparation of presentations for senior management

Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators; identify opportunities for financial improvement and provide accurate and timely financial recommendations to management.

Assist team with analyzing and updating financial models for specific projects

Work cross functionally to drive process improvements and automation

Support the development and improvement of new and existing management reports and input templates

Strong analytical thought process and problem-solving skills.

Ad hoc analysis in support of management decision-making

Act as a user expert of TM1 and MS Dynamics to efficiently manage reports from these systems and support source data for financial models

Manipulate large amounts of data from different sources and be able to tell a succinct story

Deliver quality work product within deadlines

What you'll need to bring

Must have strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly in MS Excel (advanced preferred) and Power Point. Knowledge of Power BI is a plus.

Ability to learn new technology quickly.

Ability to work with large amounts of data and translate results into meaningful metrics.

Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimal supervision.

Attention to detail and ability to prioritise tasks.

Effective written and verbal communication skills, as positions require communication with department heads and management.

Additional experience of financial/accounting systems is an advantage but not essential.

Previous knowledge of TM1 is advantageous but not essential.

2-5 years FP&A experience and a strong willingness to learn

Soft skills:

1. Analytical thinking and problem-solving.

2. Attention to detail.

3. Effective communication.

4. Adaptability and willingness to learn.

5. Prioritization skills.

6. Collaboration and cross-functional skills.

7. Time management.

8. Ability to work under pressure.

9. Flexibility.

10. Initiative.

11. Strong work ethic

Requirements:

Must have proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically in MS Excel (advanced-level preferred) and Power Point. Knowledge of Power BI is a Plus.

Ability to learn new technology quickly.

Ability to work with large amounts of data and to translate results into meaningful metrics.

Ability to work in fast-paced, high pressure environment, delivering with deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously with minimum supervision.

Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks.

Effective written and oral communication skills as positions requires communicating with department heads and management.

Additional experience with financial/accounting systems is beneficial but not required.

Prior knowledge with TM1 beneficial but not required.

2-5 years of prior FP&A experience and a strong willingness to learn