Senior Analyst, Leasing FP&A

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Element is the largest publicly traded pure-play automotive fleet manager in the world. Our success is driven by our Purpose to Move the world through intelligent mobility, and fueled by our team members who help our clients manage fleets that deliver the goods and services our communities rely on. We are looking for more Purpose-driven, client-centered, and inclusive team members to join us.

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The FP&A Analyst will assist with updating budgets, forecasts and actuals, developing analyses and reporting models and tracking performance indicators on behalf of the Leasing function within Element Fleet Management. This role will support the Senior Manager, FP&A and other team members to inform the decision making of the Leasing senior management team and will develop the relationship with key business leaders within Leasing (e.g. Pricing / Strategic Alliances).

Responsibilities & Duties

Assist in the preparation and submission of consolidated budgets/forecasts for Leasing and related services and own specific assumptions for same

Fully develop and maintain driver-based financial and operating models to support decision-making and short/long-term planning

Analyze current and past trends in key performance indicators, including relevant areas of revenue, cost of sales, cashflow, profitability etc. and use this analysis to recommend actions to address strategic gaps for Leasing

Identify meaningful reporting discrepancies and determine variance drivers

Lead other duties as assigned by manager or head of Finance department, including special projects

Work closely with functions and business leads across Leasing and the whole Element group

Scope & Impact

Delivery of data/reports/analysis to the IRE Executive team and recommend actions to senior leaders to inform decision making, as well as supporting other stakeholders and teams to drive the Leasing strategy

Coordination with global FP&A and North American Accounting team to ensure budgeting, reporting and general alignment

Understanding in detail interest margin in the Leasing business and the commercial realities of the Element business model. Leverage same to develop scenario models in key focus areas

Ownership of analysis and key assumptions for plan and forecasting cycles including ownership of key models and quantitative tools

Lead relevant analysis and deep dives across specific clients and product areas and support strategic initiatives through financial modelling

Collaboration with local Accounting team and department heads with regard to expense management

Collaborate and appropriately challenge relevant Leasing teams such as Pricing, Risk, Commercial, Vehicle Procurement etc.

Proactively improve and develop current SOPs on relevant work to ensure resilience and repeatability of work undertaken

Qualifications

Fully qualified Accountant with 1-3 years PQE

Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required

Base financial modelling and analytical skills. Minimum 5 years of finance and accounting knowledge and experience, forecasting and budgeting is preferrable

Prior experience in Leasing and/or Banking a strong plus

Commercial experience in relevant industries is an important requirement. Proven ability to build a deep commercial understanding of a business is a strong plus

Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools, including Microsoft Office (Excel, Power-Point, Word)

Knowledge of general ledger systems. Exposure to OneStream a strong plus

Knowledge & Competencies

Demonstrated verbal and written communication skills and ability to work with cross-functional teams

Demonstrated ability to assess large quantities of data and deliver results / insights from same in a timely manner

Attention to detail to ensure information presented should be free of errors/misstatements to ensure leadership can trust and act on insights provided

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and deliver results in a timely manner

As a Purpose-driven, client-centric organization, we are aligned by our shared Values across our global organization.

Our Values:

We are always a force for good.

We are experts defining the future of mobility.

We are driven by client success.

Our Values define who and how we show up for each other and our clients, every day

Applicants will be required to undergo a background check only if and after a conditional offer of employment has been extended.