AUTOMOTIVE FINANCE MANAGER JOB DESCRIPTION

One definition fits cleanly: the Automotive Finance Manager translates raw financial data into decisions that senior leadership can act on. That single mandate plays out differently depending on whether the scope covers a regional manufacturing P&L, a multi-brand consumer portfolio, or a global delivery program operating under GAAP and internal-controls requirements. The role owns the Annual Operating Plan, the rolling forecast cycle, and the variance analyses that explain why results diverged from plan. Stakeholders, from Vice Presidents running operating units to CFO-level partners evaluating intersegment agreements, depend on this position's output to set strategy, allocate capital, and close the books accurately.

As the Automotive Finance Manager, you will own the full planning and analysis cycle for your assigned business unit or portfolio, converting financial and operational data into actionable guidance for senior leadership. You will sit within a finance organization that partners directly with cross-functional leaders, operating within GAAP-compliant reporting structures and supporting both short-term forecast accuracy and multi-year strategic planning.

Career Impact: Mastery of multi-entity variance analysis and AOP ownership across manufacturing or consumer-brand environments is recognized at the Director and VP Finance level as a prerequisite, making this seat a direct credential builder for those promotions.

Business Impact: The forecasts and cost-benefit analyses you produce determine whether operating units hit EBITDA targets, where capital is allocated, and which strategic initiatives receive executive approval.

Growth Opportunity: Regular exposure to intersegment negotiations, capital spending decisions, and complex ERP environments accelerates the transition from individual contributor to finance leader managing a team of analysts.

• Build and maintain financial models supporting AOP, quarterly forecasting, and multi-year strategic planning across assigned business units.
• Perform variance analysis against budget and prior periods, identifying root-cause drivers and recommending corrective actions to regional or segment leadership.
• Develop cost-benefit analyses and business cases for investment decisions, capacity changes, and new program launches.
• Partner with business leaders as the dedicated finance lead, translating operational data into financial narratives for management reporting packages.
• Coordinate and consolidate monthly and quarterly financial reporting deliverables, including P&L and balance sheet reviews for reasonableness and GAAP compliance.
• Analyze productivity, manufacturing costs, and working capital trends to surface actionable insights for operational leadership.
• Lead ad hoc financial analyses and scenario-planning exercises to support time-sensitive executive decisions.
• Mentor and develop junior finance staff, managing work allocation, performance feedback, and capability building within the team.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related analytical field, or equivalent work experience.
• 5 or more years of finance or accounting experience, with demonstrated depth in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP accounting principles and internal controls requirements.
• Proven ability to build detailed financial models and translate outputs into clear, executive-ready narratives.
• Experience supporting an Annual Operating Plan and multi-year strategic planning process within a business-unit or regional finance structure.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills, with the ability to synthesize large datasets into concise, decision-ready insights.
• Effective communicator across all organizational levels, with polished written and verbal presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple deliverables simultaneously under quarterly close and reporting deadlines.

• MBA, CPA, or CMA designation, providing additional credibility in cross-functional leadership discussions and intersegment negotiations.
• Experience in a manufacturing, operations, or multi-site finance environment, including familiarity with cost accounting and COGS analysis.
• Proficiency with complex ERP platforms such as Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft for data extraction and financial reporting.
• Exposure to data visualization or business intelligence tools that support executive-level dashboard reporting.

• Forecast accuracy rate, measured as variance between submitted outlook and actual results by period.
• AOP completion rate, tracking on-time delivery of budget submissions across all assigned business units.
• Variance explanation coverage, the percentage of material P&L variances with documented root-cause analysis within the close cycle.
• Management reporting cycle time, measured in days from period close to delivery of the consolidated reporting package.
• Cost savings identified, dollar value of efficiency opportunities surfaced through financial analysis and actioned by leadership.
• Typical tools: ERP platforms (commonly Oracle or SAP); planning and reporting applications (commonly Hyperion or Anaplan); advanced spreadsheet environments (commonly Excel with PowerPivot).

• Base Salary Range: $110,000 to $145,000 annually, varying by industry segment and team scope
• Bonus: Annual performance bonus of 10% to 20% of base salary, tied to business-unit financial outcomes
• Equity: Restricted stock units offered at larger public companies; less common at private or mid-market employers
• Health Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage; employer contributions vary by organization size
• PTO: 15 to 20 days annually, plus standard US federal holidays
• Common Perks: Hybrid work flexibility, professional development reimbursement, 401(k) with employer match

Figures are estimates based on general US market benchmarks and may be outdated. Adjust based on location, company size, and seniority level.

Work authorization in the United States is required for this position. Employment offers are contingent on successful completion of a background check, which may include verification of employment history and, where applicable, credit history consistent with the financial nature of this role. Reasonable accommodations will be provided to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities throughout the hiring process and employment. All hiring decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.

The Automotive Finance Manager owns the financial modeling and evaluation of delivery programs across Amazon's global portfolio, partnering with senior leaders in Delivery Experience, Transportation, and Operations to inform shipping strategy. This role shapes the Annual Operating Plan, 3-year Strategic Plan, and Monthly and Quarterly Business Reviews, enabling data-driven decisions that expand delivery reach and profitability for Prime and Non-Prime customers worldwide.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, improve, and maintain financial models to evaluate delivery programs and shipping options.
• Partner with senior leaders across Delivery Experience, Transportation, and Operations.
• Gather analytical insights and develop financial frameworks to help grow profitability and expand reach in a global environment.
• Drive core financial processes including Annual Operating Plan, 3-year Strategic Plan and Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews.
• Complete cost/benefit analyses and communicate key drivers and inputs to support business decisions.
• Perform financial reporting, ad-hoc project analyses, and financial modeling.
• Facilitate financial review meetings with business groups to ensure effective finance and cost management.
• Create, improve, and maintain financial metrics, reports, and scorecards.
• Communicate financial and business results, including variance analyses, to senior business leadership.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a highly analytical field such as Engineering, Math, or Computer Science.
• MBA or MS in Finance or related field preferred.
• 7+ years of finance experience, or Master's degree with 5+ years of finance experience.
• 3+ years of direct management experience.
• Demonstrated technical finance and accounting experience with strong business acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to build and manage financial models for business forecasting, variance analysis, and problem-solving.
• Proficiency in SQL.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Embedded within the Expedia Group finance organization, the Automotive Finance Manager develops financial models, forecasts, and business cases that inform investment decisions and strategic direction across EG's portfolio of brands and marketing channels. Working closely with leaders across accounting, strategic finance, and multiple business functions, this role delivers actionable insights that drive process improvement and advance the financial success of the business.

Core Functions

• Partner across EG to develop a deep understanding of business levers and find opportunities to drive value.
• Distill complex financial data into impactful insights, build financial models, and analyze the latest trends and initiatives.
• Develop financial business cases to support investment decisions.
• Drive process improvement through effective business partnering across the organization.
• Conduct in-depth analysis and benchmarking of the portfolio of brands, products, marketing channels, and the external competitive landscape.
• Manage forecasts and outlooks for specific brands or EG-wide, including identifying and analyzing risks and opportunities.
• Evaluate financial performance for outlooks, forecasts, and actual results to provide actionable insights.
• Lead projects to simplify and automate current processes.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree required, MBA preferred.
• 6+ years of relevant professional experience.
• Advanced analytic, modeling, forecasting, and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with Oracle and Hyperion.
• Results-driven and highly motivated, with the ability to think at both strategic and operational levels.
• Able to lead and influence decisions across various internal functions.
• Comfortable working with ambiguity in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
• Strong intellectual curiosity with a drive for continuous improvement and a sense of ownership.

Reporting to Partners and Principals, the Automotive Finance Manager shapes client-focused solutions across strategy, operations, and management by leveraging consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals. Partnering with cross-functional teams throughout the Transformation practice, this role drives business development, mentors Associates through Managers, and delivers engagement management across a diverse cross-industry client portfolio.

Primary Duties

• Develop client-focused solutions based on understanding of strategy, operations, and management across multiple functional areas.
• Utilize consulting and industry experience to help companies set and achieve their long-term goals.
• Perform accurate analysis and design effective solutions for a variety of client issues.
• Maintain strong working relationships with clients and work effectively with client management at all levels.
• Communicate externally with clients and internally across all organizational levels to accomplish objectives.
• Perform engagement management responsibilities including performance reviews, task delegation, project scheduling, and quality review.
• Work closely with Partners and Principals on business development activities including proposal development and pursuit activities.
• Mentor and develop Associates, Senior Associates, and Managers.
• Meet or exceed targeted billing hours.

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree minimum.
• 5+ years of experience in a consulting role serving cross-industry clients, or in a related SG&A function within industry.
• Strong analytical skills with ability to perform quantitative analysis and develop business cases.
• Comfort working across all aspects of Transformation initiatives, including people, process, technology, and information.
• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, facilitation, and presentation skills.

Sitting at the intersection of financial planning and operational analysis, the Automotive Finance Manager builds forecasts, cost-benefit analyses, and KPI reporting in close partnership with accounting, strategic finance, and senior stakeholders across the organization. Operating across monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A cycles, this role uncovers trends, assesses risks and opportunities, and delivers reporting that improves forecasting accuracy and supports key business decisions.

Duties

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual FP&A processes including management reporting, variance analysis, forecasting, and scenario planning.
• Build financial forecasts and detailed cost-benefit analyses in partnership with accounting, strategic finance, and other departments.
• Analyze key business and financial KPIs, uncover trends, and assess risks and opportunities.
• Leverage financial and business acumen to provide support to key stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Partner with the wider finance team for preparation of key reporting deliverables including Business Reviews.
• Complete ad hoc projects and analysis as required.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of finance or accounting experience, with 2+ years of financial modeling experience.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting principles.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills with experience building models and generating KPI reporting.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint at an intermediate to advanced level, with SQL and Tableau preferred.
• Experience with SAP and BW COPA preferred.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams, gain insights, and apply concepts to improve forecasting accuracy.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

A key member of the dealership finance team, the Automotive Finance Manager processes finance and leasing deals, secures lender approvals, and ensures full regulatory compliance across federal, state, and local requirements. Collaborating with customers, lending institutions, and management, this role delivers thorough explanations of financing options, insurance, and aftermarket products while maintaining high customer satisfaction scores.

Accountabilities

• Ensure all necessary paperwork is properly executed and sent to the accounting department by the following day.
• Obtain and maintain relationships with lending institutions.
• Process finance and leasing deals accurately and secure approval through financial sources.
• Understand and comply with all federal, state, and local regulations.
• Provide customers with thorough explanations of financing, insurance, aftermarket products, extended warranties, and dealership service policies while maintaining high customer satisfaction.

Requirements

• Previous experience in the automotive industry required.
• Strong background in finance with ability to set and achieve sales goals.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Ability to follow structured compliance processes.
• Ability to communicate professionally with customers, co-workers, and management.
• Current valid driver's license with a good driving history required.

Strong budget oversight and financial execution depend on the Automotive Finance Manager, who manages budgets, processes invoices, and maintains financial systems across multiple teams within a multi-departmental production unit. Based within a collaborative production environment and reporting to unit leadership, this role supports both short- and long-term planning through accurate recaps, forecasting, and streamlined financial processes across events and projects.

Functions

• Oversee and manage budgets and financial documents in collaboration with the team.
• Create and maintain accurate recaps for all events and projects.
• Track budget data and assist in forecasting for short- and long-term planning.
• Develop and maintain departmental finance systems across multiple teams.
• Identify challenges and work to streamline financial processes.
• Process invoices, track and reconcile final bills, monthly card bills, shipping charges, and interdepartmental chargebacks.
• Create reports to support department and company strategic goals.
• Process expense reports, payroll paperwork for freelance employees, and manage vendor onboarding and payments.
• File accumulated invoices and receipts physically and digitally.

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 3 to 5 years of financial, accounting, or budgeting experience.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel and thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills with ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Self-starter with a solution-oriented mindset, intellectual curiosity, and ability to work with limited oversight.
• Ability to multitask effectively with changing priorities, occasional overtime, and weekend availability.

As the Automotive Finance Manager, this role leads planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts to support business growth and decision-making across the region. The regional leadership team relies on this work to identify cost savings, interpret manufacturing cost and productivity data, and align financial reporting with operational performance commitments across all reporting cycles.

Strategic Responsibilities

• Drive continuous process improvements in planning, budgeting, forecasting, and financial and sales analysis across all reporting cycles.
• Identify trends, advise regional leadership, and recommend actions based on sound analysis.
• Analyze productivity, manufacturing costs, and yields to provide actionable data to regional leadership.
• Develop and prepare management discussion and analysis for annual, quarterly, and monthly financial reporting packages.
• Streamline processes for efficiency and identify cost savings opportunities throughout the region.
• Coordinate completion and analysis of budgets, forecasts, variance analysis, and sales KPIs.

Position Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required, CMA or CPA a plus.
• 5+ years of relevant financial and management experience.
• Manufacturing industry and cost accounting experience required.
• Experience with data mining or planning applications.
• Experience with complex ERP systems such as Oracle, SAP, or PeopleSoft.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Office, including Excel with PowerPivot, PowerPoint, and dashboard tools.
• Strong understanding of performance measurement and key performance indices.
• Active and effective communicator who aligns teams, resources, and stakeholders around company vision.

Automotive Finance Manager leads a team of four portfolio management professionals, delivering an integrated view of MCAPS strategic initiatives from scoping to completion while defining and reporting on quantifiable success metrics and return on investment. Success in the position means moving cross-organizational teams from ambiguous goals to clear work breakdown structures, reporting to the General Manager of Strategy and Portfolio Management, and ensuring each initiative is understood within the broader MCAPS strategic context.

Leadership Responsibilities

• Create, present, and maintain an integrated view of the MCAPS portfolio of strategic initiatives and define consistent categories to contextualize the body of work.
• Define and execute a consistent approach for tracking and reporting implementation progress, OKRs, success measures, and return on investment.
• Support the annual strategic planning process and evolve systems for engaging with senior strategic initiative owners.
• Create regular reporting on implementation progress and facilitate leadership team discussions at the S&O LT and MCAPS LT level.
• Improve and enhance standard methodologies, tools, and processes to support effective delivery of strategic initiatives.
• Plan, lead, and drive high-impact, cross-organizational strategic initiatives with a disciplined project management approach.
• Lead a team of project management professionals and support delivery of both individual projects and the overall portfolio.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Finance, or a related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 8+ years of work experience in program management, process management, or process improvement, with 6+ years of management experience.
• Proven experience executing large-scale enterprise agile program management across geographies.
• Strong ability to articulate strategic frameworks and translate complex data into insights and action.
• Strong communication, organization, interpersonal, and influencing skills with ability to collaborate across finance, marketing, sales, and engineering functions.
• Highly adaptable, self-motivated, and results-oriented with strong problem-solving ability under stringent timelines.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and navigate ambiguity.

The Automotive Finance Manager produces financial reporting, journal entries, and budget oversight for racing operations, serving as the primary liaison between property racing entities and the outsourced tote settlement company. Collaborating with compliance auditors, operations staff, and regulatory bodies, this role advances the financial profitability of racing operations while ensuring full compliance across governmental reporting, purse settlements, and intercompany allocations.

Operational Focus

• Design and implement processes for purse and settlement transactions for racing operations, including journal entries, reconciliations, and accounting system improvements.
• Serve as liaison between property racing entities and the outsourced tote settlement company.
• Prepare required governmental reports and respond to inquiries.
• Analyze racing operating procedures and methods to improve financial profitability.
• Provide input and participate in planning and formulating the annual racing budget and forecasts, including management of the state-funded Purse account.
• Review departmental expenses and ensure compliance with the budget, interacting with financial and compliance auditors to resolve findings.
• Calculate and post intercompany salary allocations.
• Mentor, train, and support operations staff and manage team performance including hiring, scheduling, coaching, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and ensure regulatory compliance across all areas of responsibility.

Professional Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 to 5 years of related accounting or finance experience, gaming or racing industry experience preferred.
• Knowledge of SQL, Excel ODBC connections, and MS Visual Basic preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong decision-making, problem-solving, and organizational skills with ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting.

Embedded within the UHC finance team, the Automotive Finance Manager develops financial administration, business planning, and budgeting tools aligned to both operating and capital expense, supporting the UHC 3.0 consumer-centric transformation strategy. Working closely with internal affiliates, business partners, investment committees, and CFO-level and VP-level leadership, this role oversees staff, advances intersegment financial agreements, and delivers actionable recommendations that support strategic planning and professional development across the organization.

Day-to-Day Responsibilities

• Assess organizational and intersegment partner performance against the annual budget, forecast, and long-term strategy.
• Develop tools and processes to provide critical financial and operational information to Senior Management with actionable recommendations.
• Engage with internal affiliates, business partners, outside consultants, and investment committees.
• Oversee budgetary planning and cost management in alignment with company and segment strategic plans.
• Ensure spend accuracy of budgets and forecasts and present financial narratives and metrics for internal and external constituents.
• Partner with multiple business leaders as the finance lead and negotiate intersegment agreements with internal affiliates.
• Mentor and develop team members, managing work allocation, training, performance evaluation, and team dynamics.
• Guide larger, cross-divisional teams outside of direct span of control.

Background & Experience

• Undergraduate degree required.
• 3+ years of broad finance experience spanning accounting, financial planning, and making actionable recommendations to senior leadership.
• Experience managing the finance function including accounting, budgeting, control, and reporting within a diverse, division-based entity.
• Experience partnering across multiple professional disciplines to manage critical financial management systems.
• Solid analytical skills with experience interpreting a strategic vision into an operational model.
• Mature, proactive, and collaborative communicator with experience working as a business partner to CFO-level and VP-level leadership.

Reporting to the Vice Presidents of operating locations, the Automotive Finance Manager refines finance team performance across Packaging and SCS business units by overseeing US GAAP and Mexican statutory reporting, internal controls, and monthly financial analysis for assigned facilities. Partnering with plant and corporate leadership across capacity rationalization, customer contracts, and capital management, this role ensures data accuracy, drives process improvement, and provides decision support that strengthens cash flow and operational performance.

Ownership Areas

• Provide vision and objectives for the Finance team and coach and develop staff, including team goals and performance measures.
• Oversee US GAAP and Mexican statutory reporting, including Maquiladora accounting, and ensure accuracy and adequacy of internal controls.
• Monitor and manage monthly financial analysis for assigned facilities and review P&L and Balance Sheets for reasonableness and accuracy.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives by reviewing internal processes, fostering change management, and driving acceptance of process improvements.
• Coordinate, analyze, and approve monthly forecasting and outlook views, and provide direction for the annual budget and capital spending.
• Ensure data accuracy across financial and operational systems and develop reporting to aid decision-making and cash-flow improvements.
• Participate in strategic projects related to capacity rationalization, customer contracts, new business opportunities, and capital management.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in accounting or operations finance in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in US GAAP and Mexican statutory reporting, including Maquiladora tax and legal obligations.
• Experience with complex financial systems and software.
• Strong analytical skills with excellent business acumen and ability to resolve complex problems.
• Strong leadership, team building, and interpersonal skills with ability to communicate clearly across all organizational levels.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish required.