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The Role
Support Product & Technology finance through investment modeling, M&A integration, and expenditure oversight. Lead monthly P&L forecasting, budgeting, capital planning, automation of data collection, ad hoc analysis, variance analysis, and stakeholder recommendations to improve business performance.
Summary Generated by Built In
Cox Automotive is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst - Business Operations Finance for the Product and Technology organization. This position provides support for select Technology department spend, assists in modeling M&A integration activity, and coordinates certain investment activity. Strong interpersonal skills are essential, as well as the ability to influence and to help continuously improve processes. This role will report to the Senior Manager of Product and Technology Finance.
The Senior Financial Analyst role will be based in Atlanta and require the employee to come into the office weekly.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
The Senior Financial Analyst role will be based in Atlanta and require the employee to come into the office weekly.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and maintain the model for investment activity for both monthly results as well as forecasting and budgeting
- Coordinate M&A integration financial activity
- Provide support for expenditures in Enterprise Platforms and Infrastructure & Operations
- Assist with the financial planning and coordination of monthly P&L forecasts and annual budget process, including capital expenditures
- Develop and recommend improved data collection and analysis methods, including methods to improve automation and standardization
- Perform ad hoc analysis to support business decisions
- Interpret financial data, project financials, variance analyses, and key business drivers to identify trends and make recommendations for improvement
- Work effectively on multiple assignments, activities or projects
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting preferred with 4+ years of technology, manufacturing, or other industry experience with strong focus in Financial Planning and Analysis, and/or Strategic Business Analysis or equivalent work experience. A candidate may also have a Master's Degree with 2+ years of experience or a Ph.D with 1+ year of experience. A nondegreed candidate will have 8+ years of experience.
- Experience supporting a product or technology team is a plus.
- Demonstrated analytical (industry, market, and business) and quantitative skills with track record of delivering insights which improve business results
- Evolving knowledge of financial modeling and benchmarking techniques with the ability to synthesize complex information in executive level formats
- Ability to develop structured and fact-based analytics that include actionable conclusions and recommendations
- Self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance multiple, changing priorities and work under tight deadlines
- Demonstrated ability to influence and build strong trusted working relationships with internal and external business customers
- Advanced MS Excel skills required, including formulas, financial functions, pivot tables, design, and formatting for executive presentations
- Data visualization skills will be extremely helpful
- PowerQuery and AI Tools (Claude) preferred
- Experience with Oracle, OneStream and Adaptive Planning is a strong plus
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
USD 81,400.00 - 122,000.00 per year
Compensation:
Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $81,400.00 - $122,000.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.
Benefits:
The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.
EOE, including disability/vets
Skills Required
- 4+ years experience in Financial Planning & Analysis, Strategic Business Analysis, or equivalent (or Master's with 2+ years, Ph.D with 1+ year, or non-degreed 8+ years)
- Experience with financial planning, monthly P&L forecasting, annual budgeting, and capital expenditures
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills including formulas, financial functions, pivot tables, and executive-ready formatting
- Demonstrated analytical and quantitative skills with ability to deliver actionable insights
- Ability to influence and build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Self-starter able to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Experience supporting a product or technology team
- Data visualization skills
- PowerQuery and AI tools (e.g., Claude)
- Experience with Oracle, OneStream, and Adaptive Planning
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Cox Enterprises Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is positioned as robust with multiple medical plan options (PPOs and an HSA‑eligible HDHP), in‑network preventive care at 100%, and expanded mental health and virtual care access. Specialized offerings such as fertility benefits, gender‑affirming care, and wellness programs (e.g., Calm, FitnessOnDemand, Hinge Health) further bolster breadth.
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Retirement Support — The 401(k) program features an enhanced employer contribution for most newer hires—dollar‑for‑dollar matching up to 6% and an automatic 2% contribution after 90 days, with legacy formulas for earlier hire dates. Financial tools and student‑debt support via Candidly deepen long‑term savings support.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave of eight weeks, adoption assistance (up to $5,000 per adoption), and resources like backup care and childcare discounts are highlighted. Family‑building and caregiving supports (e.g., fertility coverage, Milk Stork, Care.com access) are emphasized across materials.
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Cox Enterprises is a family-owned enterprise spanning 125+ years of innovation. Through our diverse network of businesses, our people are shaping the future with bold thinking, cutting-edge technology and an unwavering commitment to doing what’s right. Across a range of industries — including automotive, agriculture, cleantech, journalism and more — we’re building a better future for this generation and the next. Make your mark at Cox!
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