Principal Financial Analyst

Senior Principal Corporate Finance Strategic Initiatives Analyst

Who You Are

You are joining a fast-growing, innovative company focused on transforming the auto industry through data-driven decision-making and strategic financial initiatives. You will be part of a team dedicated to fostering transparency, efficiency, and continuous improvement in an evolving market. With a strong track record of success, we prioritize collaboration, innovation, and professional growth, empowering you to drive meaningful impact.

What You Do

As industry dynamics shift, you will remain at the forefront of innovation, streamlining complex financial operations and supporting business growth. Your work will span strategic planning, capital allocation, financial modeling, and operational decision-making. By leveraging data insights and cross-functional collaboration, you will enable leadership to make informed choices that drive long-term success. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, adaptability, and the pursuit of excellence in an ever-changing business landscape.

Role Overview

As a highly motivated professional, you will play a key role in shaping the company’s future. You will drive results by developing sophisticated financial models based on key performance indicators, conducting in-depth analysis, and providing strategic recommendations to optimize long-term performance.

In this role, you will lead cross-functional initiatives, influence decision-making, and partner with stakeholders across the organization to evaluate investment opportunities and operational efficiencies. You will be responsible for providing thought leadership, financial insights, and recommendations that enhance corporate strategy. Reporting into the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function, this position offers you direct exposure to senior leadership and high-impact strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate business cases, conducting rigorous financial assessments to support investment decisions and resource allocation.
• Act as an internal financial consultant, assisting business leaders in optimizing capital investments and providing data-driven recommendations.
• Design and maintain complex financial models to analyze current and projected financial performance, guiding strategic decision-making.
• Establish and refine frameworks for capital allocation, tracking, and reporting.
• Analyze financial performance across products and business segments, identifying key trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
• Partner with leadership teams to drive financial insights, optimize business strategies, and identify growth opportunities.
• Synthesize and present findings to senior leadership and stakeholders, facilitating data-driven discussions.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and long-term strategic financial planning, ensuring alignment with business goals.
• Prepare detailed ad hoc financial analysis and executive presentations to support strategic reviews.
• Lead and manage multiple high-priority initiatives, ensuring timely execution and impact.
• Mentor junior team members, supporting their development in financial analysis, business case creation, and capital allocation strategies.
• Foster a collaborative and results-driven environment, effectively influencing cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, strategy, or management consulting.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
• Strong experience in capital allocation frameworks, investment analysis, and financial modeling.
• Background in large-scale corporate environments preferred; consulting or banking experience is a plus.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to synthesize data into actionable insights.
• Expertise in Excel, PowerPoint, and financial planning tools; experience with Adaptive Insights and ERP systems is a plus.
• Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence executive stakeholders.
• Strategic mindset with the ability to think critically, identify opportunities, and develop structured analytical approaches.
• Proven ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive high-impact projects.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.