Financial Analyst - Sr at Cooper Standard Automotive Inc. in Northville, Michigan

Job Description:

Position Summary:

Plays a key role in developing and analyzing the financial models for total company and all divisions' long range plan. Prepares and analyzes Senior Management financial presentations and completes miscellaneous financial studies upon request.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing five-year strategy plan and the three-year business plan. Coordinates budget preparation. Provides direction /guidelines for specific changes / requirements for budgets


• Develop, maintain and consolidate the finance models for the strategic plan


• Consolidates, balances and analyzes total company budget


• Prepares and analyzes budgets for balance sheet accounts including the significant corporate level accounts as well as accruals. Prepares cash flow and trending analysis


• Prepares profit reconciliations. Prepares and provides variance explanations for review


• Prepare product line allocations in the corporate level. Coordinates the global product line upload and consolidation in HFM. Review and analyze regional product line submissions


• Prepares presentations for senior management and the board of directors


• Prepares and completes miscellaneous financial studies and special projects as assigned


• May, on occasion, be required to perform duties other than those specified in this description

Education and Qualifications:

• Four year college degree in Accounting or Finance


• 4-8 years of accounting/financial experience including forecasting / budgeting and financial analysis


• Automotive / manufacturing / global company experience preferred


• HFM/BPC/SAP experience preferred


• Finance modeling experience desired


• Willingness and ability to travel, as necessary

Work Environment/Work Conditions:

• Professional Office Environment


• Must wear proper personal protection equipment while on manufacturing floor


• Travel to manufacturing facilities or customer locations when required


• Equipment used requires proper training on the potential for and avoidance of injury

Cooper Standard is proud of its diverse workforce and committed to providing equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, age, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We are dedicated to creating an environment at work that not only values diversity but also encourages inclusion and a sense of belonging. We firmly believe that a diverse workplace fosters an environment where our employees can flourish and provide superior service to our customers.

Because we recognize and value the range of ways in which people acquire experiences, whether via personal, professional, education, or volunteerism, we invite interested applicants to evaluate the key duties and requirements and apply for any opportunities that fit your experience and qualifications.

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