Data Analyst, Financial Planning and Analysis

Honda North America
$72,200.00 - $108,300.00
paid time off, tuition assistance, tuition reimbursement, 401(k)
United States, Ohio, Marysville
Dec 20, 2024
What Makes a Honda, is Who makes a Honda Honda has a clear vision for the future, and it's a joyful one. We are looking for individuals with the skills, courage, persistence, and dreams that will help us reach our future-focused goals. At our core is innovation. Honda is constantly innovating and developing solutions to drive our business with record success. We strive to be a company that serves as a source of "power" that supports people around the world who are trying to do things based on their own initiative and that helps people expand their own potential. To this end, Honda strives to realize "the joy and freedom of mobility" by developing new technologies and an innovative approach to achieve a "zero environmental footprint." We are looking for qualified individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, continuous improvement values, and a strong work ethic to join our team. If your goals and values align with Honda's, we want you to join our team to Bring the Future! Job Purpose The Senior Data Analyst in Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) is responsible for driving strategic decision-making by developing and implementing advanced data analytics solutions to uncover actionable insights from complex financial data. This includes bringing new data solution ideas, conducting in-depth financial analysis, and communicating findings to key stakeholders in a clear and impactful manner. Candidate has to be located in either Los Angeles, California or Marysville, Ohio Key Accountabilities Data Analytics: Conduct in-depth data analysis on AHM financial planning/budget data to identify trends, patterns, and opportunities for improvement, translating findings into actionable recommendations using SAP (BPC) and other system tools such as Power BI, dashboard. Monitor and analyse financial performance against targets thru data solution, providing insights and recommendations to optimize resource allocation. Budget Event Support: BPC system operational support for budget events. Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes and automate reporting to improve efficiency and accuracy for peer financial analysts. Data Governance: Ensure data integrity, accuracy, and security by implementing appropriate data management practices. Ad-hoc Project and Analysis: Support the organization thru ad-hoc project and financial analysis as needed to address specific business questions. Presentation and Communication: Effectively communicate complex financial information to both technical and non-technical audiences through clear and concise presentations. Qualifications, Experience, and Skills Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Statistics, or related field. Advanced degree (Master's or MBA) in a relevant field preferred. Professional certifications (e.g. CPA) desirable. Minimum of 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or financial analysis. Experience in financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Strong understanding of financial accounting principles and reporting standards. Experience in data management, including data cleaning, transformation, and visualization preferred. Advanced proficiency in Excel, SQL, and statistical software (e.g., Python, R), experience with data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) and experience in ERP system (e.g., SAP - ECC/BPC) Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with the ability to identify patterns, trends, and anomalies in data. Ability to understand the business context and translate financial data into actionable insights. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to present complex financial information to non-financial audiences. Project management skills to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively. Workstyle Hybrid What differentiates Honda and make us an employer of choice? Total Rewards: * Competitive Base Salary (pay will be based on several variables that include, but not limited to geographic location, work experience, etc.) * Paid Overtime * Regional Bonus (when applicable) * Industry-leading Benefit Plans (Medical, Dental, Vision, Rx) * Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, shutdown * Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability * 401K Plan with company match + additional contribution Career Growth: * Advancement Opportunities * Career Mobility * Education Reimbursement for Continued Learning * Training and Development Programs Additional Offerings: * Tuition Assistance & Student Loan Repayment * Lifestyle Account * Childcare Reimbursement Account * Elder Care Support * Wellbeing Program * Community Service and Engagement Programs * Product Programs * Free Drinks Onsite Honda is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected factor.