Finance Administrator

Apply now »

Date: May 3, 2024

Location: Irvine, California, US, 92656

Company: Kia America, Inc.

At Kia, we’re creating award-winning products and redefining what value means in the automotive industry. It takes a special group of individuals to do what we do, and we do it together. Our culture is fast-paced, collaborative, and innovative. Our people thrive on thinking differently and challenging the status quo. We are creating something special here, a culture of learning and opportunity, where you can help Kia achieve big things and most importantly, feel passionate and connected to your work every day.

Kia provides team members with competitive benefits including premium paid medical, dental and vision coverage for you and your dependents, 401(k) plan matching of 100% up to 6% of the salary deferral, and time off starting at 14 days per year. Kia also offers company lease and purchase programs, company-wide holiday shutdown, paid volunteer hours, and premium lifestyle amenities at our corporate campus in Irvine, California.

Status

Exempt

Summary

The Finance Administrator, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) will play a supporting role in preparing and reviewing internal financial reports for the management including monthly P/L statement, forecast, and annual business plan package. In addition, this position will perform a comprehensive financial analaysis on Dealer Development Program and ad-hoc requests as needed to support the management’s strategic decisions and plans. 

Major Responsibilities

Priority 1st - 30%

Prepare and review monthly financial reporting to both the KUS internal management and KHQ within the time specified.  

Priority 2nd - 30%

Review, analyze, and manage Dealer Development-related activities.  (Payment and proposal review for new dealer support and SI 2.0 project).

Priority 3rd - 15%

Perform various financial analyses on Company’s internal program/data: gross profit, expenses, vehicle margin, fleet sales, trim mix, special projects, etc.

Priority 4th - 15%

Closely monitor key business indicators, industry trends, and perform variance analyses to prepare management reports. (Interest rate and CPI impact analysis, ROS calculation, etc.).

Priority 5th - 10%

Prepare business plan package based on available information.  Maintain, monitor, and revise business plan as needed and as requested by the KUS internal management and KHQ.

Education/Certification

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related field

Overall Experience

  • 2-5 years of professional work experience in a corporate finance field
  • Automotive industry experience is a plus

Directly Related Experience

  • 2 years of financial reporting experience (internal and external) and budget management in a corporate environment
  • Experience with SAP and SAP BW highly desirable 
  • Previous experience with automotive OEM’s dealer development programs is a plus. 

Skills

Proficient with SAP, SAP BW, and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
General knowledge of accounting/financial and operational principles
Strong data-driven and detail-oriented mindset

Competencies

Care for People
Empower People to Act
Chase Excellence, Every Day
Move Further, Together
Dare to Push Boundaries

Pay Range

$59,725.00 - $77,666

Pay will be based on several variables that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to, job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, etc.

 

Equal Employment Opportunities

KUS provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, including pregnancy and childbirth and related medical conditions, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, legally protected physical disability or mental disability, legally protected medical condition, marital status, sexual orientation, family care or medical leave status, protected veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.  KUS complies with applicable law governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which KUS has offices.  The KUS EEO policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, compensation, benefits, discipline, termination and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.

 

Disclaimer:  The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and for this position.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.


Nearest Major Market: Orange County
Nearest Secondary Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment: SAP, ERP, Technology, Automotive