Financial Planning & Analysis Manager
Date: Mar 17, 2025
Location: Irvine, California, US, 92602
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 paid time off. 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
Summary
The Financial Planning and Analysis manager (FP&A manager) will play a leading role in the preparation of actual profit/loss (P/L) report, financial forecast, and annual business plan. In addition, FP&A manager will perform a detailed variance analysis on key P/L items, manage certain department budget, and engage in Fleet sales management. This position will also be heavily involved in maintaining parts (including warranty/parts profit disallowance (PPD)) business’ operational efficiency by actively managing key risk factors such as warranty rejection rate. This position will perform ad-hoc financial analyses as needed.
Major Responsibilities
1st Priority - 30%
Prepare financial reports for the executive management (monthly, quarterly, annually). Provide detailed variance analysis on financial results on a regular basis.
2nd Priority - 25%
Review and manage dealer development budget and track various dealer development-related programs such as SI2.0 project.
3rd Priority - 20%
Perform and provide detailed analysis on parts business including parts sales, warranty, and PPD.
4th Priority - 20%
Cooperate with Fleet department to manage fleet vehicle sales and prepare financial analysis for the executive management.
5th Priority - 10%
Perform various ad-hoc financial analyses as needed (long-term profitability, scenario analysis, etc.).
Education/Certification
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or closely related field.
Overall Experience
- 8~10 years of professional work experience in corporate finance field.
- Automotive industry experience is a plus.
Directly Related Experience
- 6+ years of financial reporting (both/either internal and/or external), budget management, and financial project analysis experience in corporate environment
- Experience in SAP/SAP BW and AS400 highly desirable
- Previous experience with vehicle parts/warranty mgmt. and fleet business is a plus
- Previous experience supervising a team is a plus
Skills
Competencies
Pay Range
$87,316.74 - $117,873.05
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.
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