Financial Analyst II - Manheim

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Finance

Financial Analyst II

Individual ContributorCan work remotely anywhere in the specified country

Yes, 15% of the time

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary of $65,500.00 - $98,300.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Role Summary

Manheim is seeking a highly skilled and adaptable Financial Analyst II to join our team.  The Financial Analyst II will report to the Sr. Finance Manager, Finance, and will assist in the implementation of processes to standardize and centralize financial reporting and analysis across the organization.  This role will support in-depth financial analysis to support business decisions, create and support standardized forecasting models, and assist with business case preparation and presentation. 

This is a highly collaborative role requiring partnership with cross functional teams to ensure alignment with business objectives.  The analyst will be a key liaison with functional areas within the organization and will be responsible for supporting the Physical Marketplace.

A focus on continuous improvement, including the centralization and enhancement of Finance processes and procedures, is essential to success in this position. The ideal candidate will leverage strong business acumen to provide strategic insights and support.  This Financial Analyst II will be able to adapt to changing business needs and priorities, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach to problem solving.  This role will prioritize enhancing technical skills and ongoing professional development.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain strong relationships and partnerships with assigned business partners and develop sound analytics.
• Assist in consolidating and streamlining auction and region and location specific month-end reporting, variance analysis, and risks/opportunity assessments.
• Assist in creation of driver-based models to support physical auctions.
• Assist in preparation of monthly and quarterly executive financial presentations.
• Assist in development of forecasts and LRP.
• Provide support for business case creation and presentation.
• Provide Ad Hoc reporting and auction support as needed.

Leadership & Development

• Remain current on best practices and trends relevant to finance and related technologies.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders at operating locations, and key corporate stakeholders, ensuring that they understand and value the services provided by the Finance team and respond to feedback regarding opportunities for improvement.
• Partner with key stakeholders across Cox Automotive to ensure appropriate service levels are being provided.
• Complete special projects and prepare ad hoc reports as needed.
• Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Qualifications:

• Requires BA/BS degree in a related discipline and 2+ years of finance experience with a strong focus in financial analysis and case modeling, or MS degree and up to 2 years of experience, or 6 years of related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Outstanding analytical skills and a high degree of intellectual curiosity.
• Strong communication skills.  Ability to present views in a clear and compelling manner and explain financials to various audiences.
• Energetic, resourceful, and hands-on individual with a strong bias for action.
• Advanced Excel skills (including financial functions, formulas, shortcuts, pivot tables, lookups, charting/graphing) and command of PowerPoint (design, formatting, charting/graphing).
• Highly organized with high sense of ownership and excellent follow-through.
• Ability to operate and work across functional groups in a matrixed organization.
• Self-starter with flexibility and willingness to balance multiple changing priorities, and ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Experienced in organizing, prioritizing, and coordinating individual and team activities.
• Advanced MS PowerPoint skills preferred, with an emphasis on effective, professional presentation design/formatting.
• Advanced Power Bi skills preferred, with an emphasis on effective, professional presentation design/formatting.
• Requires physical ability and mental acuity to execute the duties of the position successfully within required timeframes to meet business requirements.

To be employed in this role, you’ll need to clear a pre-employment drug test. Cox Automotive does not currently administer a pre-employment drug test for marijuana for this position. However, we are a drug-free workplace, so the possession, use or being under the influence of drugs illegal under federal or state law during work hours, on company property and/or in company vehicles is prohibited.

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company’s needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells – or simply uses – cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship.

 

 

Application Deadline: 06/03/2025