Finance Manager Automotive - job 1 of 2

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realize their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com.

We are looking for a Finance Manager to join Experian's North America Automotive business. This is a critical role for a strategic, analytical finance leader who can drive performance, deliver clarity, and help us scale.

In this remote role, you'll report to the Senior Director of Finance, and join a team where accuracy and speed are necessary. You'll gain exposure to senior leaders, learn fast, and help shape decisions that impact the business.

What you'll do

• Lead monthly cost forecasting, capital planning, and scenario analysis, including product-level revenue reporting and innovation tracking
• Track and manage technology/cloud spend, contractor costs, and labor allocations; oversee CapEx forecasting and controls for prepayments and accruals
• Own the annual cost budgeting process and long-range planning cycle, aligning inputs across business partners and shared services
• Deliver accurate reporting across the P&L, costs, and KPIs, producing dashboards and executive-ready insights
• Partner with shared services and manage one offshore analyst to ensure consistency and quality of reporting
• Collaborate with Product, Technology, and Regional Finance teams to align on financial goals and business plans
• Translate complex financial data into clear, applicable insights that support leadership decision-making
• Analyze costs by function and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and expense optimization
• Identify opportunities to automate reporting, improve processes, and scale recurring analysis
• Use tools like Power BI, Tableau, Oracle, and Hyperion to enhance reporting, insights, and decision support

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or a related field
• 7+ years of relevant experience in finance, management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar environment, including FP&A and project management experience
• Role model for growth and promote continuous improvement and process efficiency
• Experience balancing between detailed and the high-level summaries while maintaining accuracy
• Experience developing predictive analyses and using large datasets
• Experience getting results, organizing, and prioritizing deadlines

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits including full medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remote, hybrid or in-office
• Flexible time off including volunteer time off, vacation, sick and 12-paid holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; World's Best Workplaces™ 2024 (Fortune Top 25), Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, and Glassdoor Best Places to Work 2024 to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.

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