Role:

The Financial Planning & Analysis (“FP&A”) Manager will support budget/forecasting activities, long-range planning, and ad hoc financial analysis for the consumer-to-consumer start-up business. This role will support Autotrader and their launch of a revamped online platform for consumer-to-consumer used car sales.  A key responsibility of this Manager is supporting our consumer disposal businesses and organization, serving as a key partner to boundary partners in Operations, Tech and Product to prioritize investment and lead budget management activities. This role will frequently update the business model with learnings, assessing possible paths forward and bringing insights and making recommendations for changes in direction to drive to optimal outcomes. Candidates must have a solid understanding of financial management concepts, complex modeling, accounting procedures, variance analysis, and the ability to analyze large data sets.

Responsibilities:

• Support the Operations leader and partner on key initiatives, business cases, budget management, and forecasting.

• Interpret financial data, variance analysis, and key business drivers to identify key trends, risks, and opportunities.

• Present financial results and analytic insights to key business leaders.

• Perform ad-hoc analysis and financial modeling in support of key initiatives and required analytics.

• Perform key workforce management activities to ensure activities are measured against budget constraints.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Accounting and 6+ years of related work experience with strong focus in Financial Planning and Analysis OR an equivalent combination of education and work-related experience

• Strong analytical ability with track record of delivering results

• Advanced MS Excel skills, including logical and reference formulas, financial functions, correlation through pivots and logic, best practice structure/design, assumption toggling, and formatting for executive presentations

• Solid analytical and research capabilities

• Demonstration of strong written and verbal communication, interpersonal, analytical and problem-solving skills

• Proven ability to prepare and present executive level presentations and insights

• Ability and flexibility to manage multiple, changing priorities and work under tight deadlines in a fast- paced environment

• Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)

• Strong knowledge of financial concepts, practices and procedures

• Occasional travel

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA

• Advanced MS PowerPoint skills

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion Planning, Reports, and Essbase