Positively disrupting an industry that has not seen any innovation in over 50 years, Tekion has challenged the paradigm with the first and fastest cloud-native automotive platform that includes the revolutionary Automotive Retail Cloud (ARC) for retailers, Automotive Enterprise Cloud (AEC) for manufacturers and other large automotive enterprises and Automotive Partner Cloud (APC) for technology and industry partners. Tekion connects the entire spectrum of the automotive retail ecosystem through one seamless platform. The transformative platform uses cutting-edge technology, big data, machine learning, and AI to seamlessly bring together OEMs, retailers/dealers and consumers. With its highly configurable integration and greater customer engagement capabilities, Tekion is enabling the best automotive retail experiences ever. Tekion employs close to 3,000 people across North America, Asia and Europe.
ROLE SUMMARY: The Senior Financial Analyst leads complex financial analyses and planning activities to support strategic decision-making and business performance management. This role partners with cross-functional teams to provide financial insights, manage forecasting processes, and improve reporting capabilities across the organization.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Financial Planning & Analysis:
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and long-range planning activities for assigned departments or business units.
- Develop advanced financial models to analyze business scenarios, track performance, and support strategic initiatives.
- Perform variance analysis and partner with business leaders to identify risks, opportunities, and efficiency improvements.
Reporting & Insights
- Prepare and deliver financial reporting packages and dashboards for leadership, highlighting key trends and insights.
- Support business units with KPI reporting on key operational, sales, and financial metrics.
- Provide ad-hoc reporting and forward-looking analysis, proactively engaging business leaders in gap analysis and course correction.
Close & Compliance
- Support monthly and quarterly close processes, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial statement analysis.
- Apply a thorough understanding of US GAAP for purposes of financial statement analysis.
Process Improvement & Systems
- Contribute to process improvements, financial systems upgrades, and automation initiatives.
- Identify and assist in the implementation of enhancements to financial reporting and planning systems.
QUALIFICATIONS
Required
- 5-6yrs years of experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or corporate finance.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Proficient in financial modeling, Excel, and reporting tools (e.g., Power BI, Anaplan, Adaptive Insights).
- Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, NetSuite) and financial planning platforms.
- Thorough understanding of US GAAP for financial statement analysis.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proven ability to manage competing deadlines and shifting priorities with minimal supervision.
Preferred
- MBA or CFA designation.
- Experience in a high-growth or publicly traded company environment.
- Familiarity with data visualization and BI tools.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Candidates will be evaluated against the following behavioral competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Translates complex data into clear, actionable insights.
Business Partnering
Builds trust with stakeholders across all levels and functions.
Initiative & Ownership
Self-starter who proactively identifies gaps and drives resolution.
Continuous Improvement
Embraces feedback and actively seeks to grow skills and processes.
Prioritization
Manages multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Communication
Presents financial information clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
Tekion is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, victim of violence or having a family member who is a victim of violence, the intersectionality of two or more protected categories, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.
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Top Skills
What We Do
At Tekion, we believe that business applications don’t have to be boring. In fact, they should be simple, fun and cool! They should be as delightful to use as your favorite social or consumer application, yet powerful enough to seamlessly and efficiently run global businesses that provide unparalleled consumer experience without compromise. Founded by visionary entrepreneur and innovator Jay Vijayan, we are building the world’s best business applications on the cloud starting with the automotive retail industry. We inherently use cutting-edge technologies like big data, machine learning/AI, and human computer interaction (voice, touch, vision, sensors and IoT). We are inventing new technology along the way to overcome barriers and solve big problems, all while having a blast doing it! Our flagship product offering, Automotive Retail Cloud ™- an industry-first cloud-native retail platform, including all functionalities of a Dealer Management System (DMS) launched recently.
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