Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Analyst

FINANCIAL PLANNING AND ANALYSIS ANALYST

Important Company Update – Please Read Before Applying. On January 22, 2025, Aptiv announced its decision to separate its EDS division to form two separate independent companies: https://www.automotiveworld.com/news-releases/aptiv-announces-intention-to-separate-its-electrical-distribution-systems-business/Our solutions are central to enabling the next generation of electrified, automated, and connected vehicles, and we are committed to innovation, sustainability, and engineering excellence. We are looking for talented individuals who are excited by the opportunity to help shape the future of EDS and delivering industry-leading solutions to the world’s top automotive manufacturers.

Why join Aptiv? You'll have the opportunity to work on cutting-edge applications, develop breakthrough technologies, and deliver innovative solutions to some of the world’s leading automotive brands. See your work come to life on the road—helping make mobility safer, greener, and more connected. Ready to shape the future of mobility with us?

YOUR ROLE

This position is responsible for conducting in-depth financial analysis, building and maintaining financial models and providing actionable financial insights to support decision-making.  Additionally, you will assist in leading the budgeting and forecasting processes, preparing senior leadership-level financial reports while collaborating and supporting various stakeholders throughout cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will leverage their financial experience to translate complex financial data into actionable insights, contributing to the overall profitability and efficiency of the organization.

In your daily job you will:

• Be accountable for consolidating, analyzing and reporting Global EDS monthly Actual/Forecast reports
• Focus on revenue reporting with ability to segment across platforms, customers, regions, etcetera and explain the main business drivers
• Provide meaningful profitability (I/S) analysis
• Ensure reporting is compliant with company policy

• Ensure all corporate and divisional allocations throughout EDS business segment are understood, are correct, documented, communicated and properly actioned
• Highlight and discuss the main drivers of various performance variances
• Prepare consolidated financial reports, analyses and presentations to senior management
• Assist in the wider preparation of close processes, monthly/quarterly business reviews (MBR/QBR) and budget (BBP) work within the Global FP&A Team
• Assist with planning and communication to regional teams for reporting timelines
• Support global data requests from cross-functional teams
• Support leadership as needed with ad hoc projects
• Drive to continuously improve and enhance key reporting processes and outputs
• Able to work onsite in Troy, MI
• Must be legally able to work in the United States without requirement of any type of visa sponsorship or transfer now, or at any time in the future

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with regions to get EDS monthly actual/forecast revenue and prepare consolidated EDS BU financials
• Ensure results are consistent across deliverables and aligned across constituents
• Provide meaningful revenue analysis: volume drivers by customer, segment, powertrain and others
• Work with functional VPs for EDS to ensure forecasts and budgets are prepared and tied out, and that costs/drivers are understood and documented.
• Build models to understand the profitability/customer recovery of costs across the EDS regions for reporting each month identifying corrective action/recommendations.
• Ensure all corporate and divisional allocations through EDS are understood, correct, documented, communicated and actioned
• Support in the wider preparation of close, MBR/QBR and Budget work in the Global FP&A Team and adjacent functions/departments

YOUR BACKGROUND

Key skills and competencies for succeeding in this role are:

• Bachelor's degree with a major in Accounting or Finance required
• Minimum of three years of relevant financial experience
• Strong analytical background and knowledge of financial statements with attention to detail
• Ability to bridge financial data to tell a story concisely
• Critical thinking and problem-solving abilities with capability to simplify complex items
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Prior knowledge of SAP ERP system and HFM (Hyperion), helpful but not required
• Automotive or manufacturing sector experience preferred
• Prior FP&A experience highly preferred
• Prior experience in multi-national, global companies working across time-zones is a plus
• Ability to manage multiple, competing priorities simultaneously

WHY JOIN US?

• You can grow at Aptiv. Aptiv provides an inclusive work environment where all individuals can grow and develop, regardless of gender, ethnicity or beliefs.
• You can have an impact. Safety is a core Aptiv value; we want a safer world for us and our children, one with: Zero fatalities, Zero injuries, Zero accidents.
• You have support. We ensure you have the resources and support you need to take care of your family and your physical and mental health with a competitive health insurance package.

YOUR BENEFITS AT APTIV:

• Private health care effective day 1 of employment
• Life and accident insurance
• Paid Time Off (Holidays, Vacation, Designated time off, Parental leave)
• Relocation assistance may be available
• Learning and development opportunities
• Discount programs with various manufacturers and retailers
• Recognition for innovation and excellence
• Opportunities to give back to the community
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Fertility Coverage

APPLY TODAY, AND TOGETHER LET’S CHANGE TOMORROW! 

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