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Senior Financial Analyst Jobs in Auburn Hills, MI at Robert Half
Title: Senior Financial Analyst
Company: Robert Half
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
About the Company
Global Automotive Company
About the Role
MUST LIVE IN THE METRO DETROIT AREA. We are looking for a Senior Financial Analyst to join the corporate FP&A team in Auburn Hills, Michigan. In this role, you will help shape enterprise financial planning by combining global performance data into clear, decision-ready insights for leadership. This position works closely with regional finance partners to support forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis within a complex manufacturing environment. The role also contributes to stronger planning tools, reporting accuracy, and continuous improvement across finance operations. Candidates must have strong FP&A experience within the automotive manufacturing industry.
Responsibilities
- Direct the companywide planning cycle by consolidating annual budgets, periodic forecasts, and long-range financial outlooks across the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow.
- Partner with regional finance teams to align planning assumptions related to production volumes, customer pricing, foreign exchange exposure, and commodity movements.
- Evaluate consolidated business results, identify key variances, and present meaningful performance insights to senior leadership.
- Support enterprise cash flow projections and assess working capital trends to improve financial visibility and planning accuracy.
- Build and refine financial models used for scenario planning, sensitivity reviews, and strategic decision support.
- Produce monthly and quarterly leadership materials that summarize financial performance through KPIs, dashboards, and executive-level commentary.
- Improve reporting quality by strengthening data integrity, expanding automation, and enhancing analytics through tools such as Power BI.
- Assist with the implementation and ongoing optimization of FP&A platforms and related planning systems.
- Contribute to special projects and on-demand financial analyses that support business priorities and executive requests.
Qualifications
- Master's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or MBA
- Blended background in both public accounting and corporate.
- At least 5 years of progressive FP&A experience, ideally within an automotive Tier 1 supplier or industrial manufacturing setting.
- Demonstrated background in global or multi-site organizations with experience consolidating financial information across business units.
- Advanced skills in financial modeling and Microsoft Excel, with familiarity using enterprise planning applications such as OneStream.
- Experience creating reports and visual insights through data visualization tools, preferably Power BI.
- Strong analytical ability with a track record of translating detailed financial data into clear business recommendations.
- Excellent collaboration and communication skills with the ability to work effectively across finance teams and operational stakeholders.
- Certifications such as CFA, CMA, or CPA are considered a strong plus.
- Automotive Manufacturing experience is mandatory.
