The Manufacturer Partnerships finance team serves as a planning and analytical resource to help executives manage, forecast, plan and gain insight into the financial profitability of the business.
As a Financial Analysis Senior Associate on the Chase Auto Private Label Captive Finance team, you and the team will be responsible for preparation and analysis of profitability reporting packages; preparation of annual operational budgets, forecasts and business plans for the Partnerships business; preparation of monthly earnings estimates and earnings variance explanations; providing timely and accurate information and analysis to support management decision making. You will also act as a financial liaison between the functional areas and the CFO organization; and preparing presentations for review with management.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop excel based models for assessing potential revenue growth opportunities and providing strategic insights for informed decision-making Implement insightful analysis techniques for income statements, uncovering key financial trends and performance indicators to drive management decisions Execute planning and analysis in budgeting and forecasting process for the partnerships, ensuring accuracy and informed financial decision-making for optimal organizational performance Provide financial & strategy consultancy to Chase Manufacturing CFO & the Business Managers. Model business scenarios and track performance metrics for making strategic company decisions. Action Planning or suggest measures that can help drive volumes, efficiencies, and profitability Be responsible for financial planning involving rolling budgets and forecasts including providing strategic business modelling inputs. Performing rate-volume analysis on product level margins- using market trends as well granular business data to provide vintage level analytics & splits on the various drivers for the same Partner with business development to model, analyze, risk management and aid in the development of strategic contract renewals. Maintain governance around P&A processes & create strategies to mitigate risks to sail through the various audits much more easily and effectively Report on and present Business and Financial Metrics/KPI’s to senior stakeholders and partners Partner with product managers, accounting, general managers, business development and other finance functions to drive strategic decisions around partnership opportunities, ongoing operations, and special projectsRequired Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting 4+ years financial analysis or accounting experience Excellent communication and partnering skills Strong interpersonal skills; ability to interact with broad scope of employees, including those at more tenured levels Ability to present to senior stakeholders Self-motivated individual with the ability to effectively prioritize multiple projects and tasks Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including advanced Microsoft Excel skillsPreferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills:
Consumer lending industry experience a plus SQL and Essbase experience