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Manheim Auto Auctions, a Cox Automotive company, is hiring a Financial Analyst to join our team in the North Carolina region. This role is an incredible opportunity to join a rapidly evolving space. You’ll be part of a growing team, as Cox Automotive helps to define the future of the automotive industry.

Cox Automotive will also be offering a Sign On Bonus to the selected candidate for this position!

 WHAT’S IN IT FOR YOU?

 To do your best work in a fast-moving job, you’re going to need the best workspace tools and technology. Cox makes sure you have innovative equipment and resources available so you never have to hit the brakes for roadside assistance.

 A job that moves this fast needs pay and benefits that can keep up with it. So, Cox provides competitive pay, generous incentives, and other compensation perks (401k + company match, comprehensive medical benefits, etc.). We also offer tuition reimbursement for academic pursuits, adoption assistance, paid time off to volunteer, childcare and eldercare resources, pet insurance (cool, right?) and much more.

 Growth is a good thing, and you’ll have opportunities to learn and train so you can sharpen your skills and explore opportunities within the Cox ecosystem that will continue to challenge and empower you.

 Cox has an outstanding company culture that does the same for you. At Cox, we get that you’ve got a life outside our doors, so we create a flexible work environment, honoring your desire to balance work life with, well, life. Our diverse, inclusive culture invites you to bring your authentic self to work, and the trust between our leadership and our teams means you’re working in an environment that supports collaboration through innovation, and real change driven by people like you.

 THE POSITION:

The Financial Analyst will report to the Sr. Manager, Finance and be responsible for supporting the financial activities of the assigned Manheim Auctions.  In this role, you will play be a key business partner for the Sr. Manager, Finance as well as the Auction Leadership.  You will act as a liaison with the COE as well as other functional business areas.

 This role will support the Sr. Manager in overall financial management of the assigned locations to include financial analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, as well as business case development and certain day to day tasks.  The Financial Analyst will assist in providing financial support for business decisions.

 A focus on continuous improvement including the enhancement of Finance processes and procedures is essential to success in this position. This includes partnering across the broader finance organization and with key business stakeholders to optimize upstream and downstream processes and integrate improvements into operating plans and goals.  Ongoing individual development within the finance organization is another critical success factor including the ability to transform and adapt the organization to the Company’s shifting business model and strategies.  

 THE RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Assist in preparation and review of consolidated monthly and annual financial results.

Assist with development of management presentations for Auction and Regional leadership.

Build and maintain relationships with functional business areas including Marketing, Credit & Collections, Operations, and other Auction Administrative functions to promote collaboration.

Have an ability to analyze large amounts of raw data, then repackage, simplify, and determine key takeaways from results.

Assist in analysis of trends and key variances and partner with Senior Manager and Auction leadership to support improvement plans.

Assist in the preparation, review, and presentation of monthly forecasts and annual budgets. 

Assist in development of driver-based models to support Auctions.

Collaborate with internal customers and peers in developing reporting tools which appropriately solve the needs of the business and provide strategic support.

Perform certain day to day tasks and activities such as, but not limited to, disbursements, reconciliations, fee table review, and partnership with AP and P&P.

 LEADERSHIP AND DEVELOPMENT:

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at operating locations, and key corporate stakeholders, ensuring that they understand and value the services provided by the Finance team and respond to feedback regarding opportunities for improvement.

Partner with key stakeholders across Cox Automotive to ensure appropriate service levels are being provided.

Complete special projects and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.

Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and/or an equivalent combination of work experience in a financial environment required.

Generally 2 years of business experience, with a focus in financial planning, financial analysis, and/or financial reporting. 

Detail-oriented, organized and possess strong problem-solving skills with the ability make decisions under the direction of management.

High level of proficiency in Excel and other MS Office software.

Experience with Hyperion Planning and Hyperion Reporting/Essbase is a strong plus.

Strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to interact professionally and build relationships with all levels of the organization.

Self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance changing priorities and ability to work under tight deadlines.

Potential for 25% travel, as the business requires

Who We Are

About Cox Automotive

There’s nothing ordinary about Cox Automotive. We are people of every background driven by our passion for mobility, innovation, client success and community outreach. We make buying, selling and owning (or simply using) cars easier for everyone. Touching more than 40,000 clients across five continents, we bring together the best brands and the best teams to propel the automotive industry forward. Some of those team members work for our iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book, while others are creating the future of automotive at industry-facing brands like Dealer.com, Manheim and vAuto.

About Cox 

We are the Cox family of businesses. We’ve been making our mark since 1898 by building and evolving world-class businesses, staying true to our values, and encouraging top talent to always look for growth and impact while building a career with us.  Our primary divisions – Cox Communications and Cox Automotive – are driving a new wave of innovation, powering smart cities with powerhouse broadband communications and pioneering greener, more progressive transportation alternatives for individuals and fleet operators.  We’re also expanding into new spaces like cleantech and healthcare to rev up our momentum toward building a better future for the next generation.  We’re looking for the talent today who will be our leaders tomorrow. Sound intriguing? Learn more about where we are today, where we hope you’ll be going with us, and the common purpose that unites us at coxenterprises.com.

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.

Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law.  Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.  

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