Senior Analyst Finance

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We are seeking a Senior Analyst Finance to join our team at the Nissan North Americas Headquarters in Franklin, TN.

Job Summary:

Purchasing Cost Control is looking for a detail oriented, driven professional to perform various financial analysis in support of Nissan North America Purchasing. This individual will serve as Purchasing Department budget coordinator, consolidate and distribute monthly non-production purchasing reporting, and support the monthly production parts financial close process to ensure accurate reporting. Ideal candidate will be able to perform quick, complex analysis of data, be able to conduct complex ad-hoc analysis as needed, and manage special projects.

Job Functions:

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

Functions as the budget coordinator for Nissan North America Purchasing. Budgets, reports and forecasts purchasing's annual G&A budget including root cause variance analysis, while working with purchasing client groups to achieve the current budget condition. Cost Analysis: Analyze and track costs related to the monthly close processes. Identify areas of cost improvement and work with cross-functional teams to develop cost-saving strategies. Conduct cost-benefit analysis for proposed projects, investments, or operational changes.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with various departments, such as Engineering and Purchasing to gather financial data and insights. Provide financial guidance and support to help achieve business objectives. Act as a financial partner in decision-making processes and contribute to cross-functional projects. Processes and tracks expenditure requests, analyzing costs vs. benefits. Processes/approves weekly invoices and prepares inter-company invoices. Processes monthly journal entries and accruals to ensure accurate financial reporting. Prepares and distributes monthly Aftersales reporting to the global Nissan function. Prepares and distributes monthly Raw Material reporting to the global Nissan function. Serves as the liaison to Nissan global purchasing administration for non-production purchasing. Executes, consolidates, and distributes monthly Service & Support Purchasing performance reports for both expense and capital. Leads process improvement projects cross-functionally with finance, IT and Purchasing lineside Works with internal purchasing clients, as well as, cross-functionally with finance, engineering and NNA affiliates. Performs other related duties and ad-hoc reports as necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

The following qualification statements reflect the minimum skills and abilities required of the qualified applicant.

Job Knowledge and Skill: Firm understanding of accounting/finance principles; excellent oral/written communication skills; able to work successfully with diverse groups; a self-starter; ability to adapt in a rapidly changing environment; strong analytical skills; capable of identifying problems and taking corrective action when necessary.

Experience: Minimum of five years or more experience in a professional accounting / finance role.

Education: Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting. MBA or CPA preferred.

Computer Skills: Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications. Strong Tableau and SAP experience.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees - with shared characteristics or interests - build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Franklin Tennessee United States of America