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Description We are looking for a skilled Financial Analyst to join an established automotive company in Torrance, California. This long-term contract position offers the opportunity to play a crucial role in overseeing financial operations, including profit and loss analysis, reporting, and forecasting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, collaborating across departments and contributing to strategic financial planning.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage the Profit & Loss (P& L) statement for the Auto Segment, ensuring accuracy and completeness.

• Perform variance analysis and reconciliation to support monthly financial reporting.

• Compile and analyze data for managerial reporting, including month-end summaries and marketing-related expenses.

• Assist in forecasting efforts, including 3-year expense projections and 6-year investment plans.

• Prepare and monitor budgets for incentive programs and marketing initiatives.

• Communicate effectively with various departments to gather input and finalize financial reports.

• Utilize advanced tools such as Excel and multidimensional databases to compile and analyze financial data.

• Support the organization during transitional periods and contribute to mid-term planning efforts.

• Maintain operational consistency by managing day-to-day financial tasks and reporting processes. Requirements • Proven experience in financial analysis, including P& L management and budget preparation.

• Strong proficiency in financial modeling and variance analysis.

• Advanced skills in Excel and familiarity with multidimensional databases.

• Ability to conduct ad hoc financial analyses to support decision-making processes.

• Excellent communication skills to collaborate across business units and departments.

• Experience in data mining techniques to extract and interpret financial information.

• Capacity to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

• Background in the automotive industry is preferred but not required.

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