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Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

Full Time · In Office · Detroit, Michigan (USA)

Posted Jul 22, 2026

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  • About the Company
  • Join a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier driving innovation in mobility and manufacturing technology. This is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, global environment. We're seeking a Senior Finance Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis.

Position Summary:

The Senior Finance Analyst, FP&A (Corporate) is a key member of the global finance team, responsible for consolidating financial results, driving enterprise-wide planning processes, and supporting executive decision-making across the company's supplier environment. This role partners with regional finance teams and leadership to provide insights into company performance, global trends, and strategic initiatives.

The position plays a critical role in translating regional- and plant-level performance into a cohesive corporate financial narrative. They support systems and tools for FP&A and drive continuous improvement in financial processes.

Responsibilities of Position:

  • Lead the consolidation of global annual budgets, financial forecasts, and long-range strategic plans, including income statement, balance sheet and cash flow.
  • Coordinate with regional FP&A teams to ensure alignment on key assumptions (i.e. volumes, pricing, FX, and commodity impacts).
  • Analyze consolidated financial results and variance analysis and translate into clear insights for leadership.
  • Support consolidated cash flow forecasting and working capital analysis.
  • Develop and maintain enterprise-level financial models, including scenario and sensitivity analyses.
  • Prepare monthly and quarterly executive reporting packages, including KPIs, dashboards, and performance commentary.
  • Enhance data integrity, reporting automation, and analytics capabilities (Power BI, dashboards, etc.).
  • Support implementation and optimization of FP&A and ERP systems.
  • Assist on ad hoc analysis and special projects, as needed.

Skill Requirements:

  • Enterprise mindset with ability to connect plant-level performance to corporate outcomes.
  • High attention to detail with ability to synthesize large datasets into clear messaging.
  • Strong analytical and strategic thinking capabilities.
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills to engage within Finance and with operating partners.
  • Ability to manage team deliverables and work towards deadlines with a sense of ownership and urgency.

Education and Experience Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field (MBA preferred)
  • 5+ years of progressive FP&A experience, with strong preference for automotive Tier 1 or industrial manufacturing
  • Experience in multi-plant and/or global organization with exposure to consolidation processes
  • Advanced financial modeling and Excel skills, experience with ERP systems and planning tools (i.e. OneStream)
  • Experience with data visualization tools (i.e. Power BI) preferred

Licensing or Special Certification Requirements:

Professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Management Accountant (CMA), Certified Public Accountant (CPA) can enhance qualifications

Working Conditions:

Office environment: work in an office setting. The office environment may be fast-paced and dynamic, especially during peak periods such as month-end or quarter-end close, budgeting cycles, or financial reporting periods.

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Senior Financial Analyst - Financial Planning & Analysis

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