As an independent group of companies, the BMW Group has a commitment to creativity and breakthrough ideas that goes well beyond the racetrack. In order to continuously create ultimate driving machines, we drive our growth and design excellence by staffing our teams with individuals who are innovative and always looking for the next great idea. If you share our vision and view yourself as an independent, creative thinker, we invite you to join our team in this exceptional role located in Woodcliff Lake, NJ.
The Financial Analyst - Data Analytics is responsible for the planning, reporting and steering of sales allowances for BMW/MINI/Motorrad effectively utilizing data and analytics.
Key Responsibilities:
Identifying and solving problems for Cost of Retail planning & reporting and processesCollecting information and automating the data feed from a variety of sourcesUse data analysis techniques to get practical information from raw data and communicate findings to executives, managers, and employees to impact decision makingPlan, report on and steer smaller size CoR programs (up to approx. $100m) with the respective
Business DepartmentsSupport the Controlling department on special data automation tasks as neededPlanning and Reporting (BMW / MINI / Motorrad) with the emphasis on supporting the following with BI tools:Build in-depth understanding of topics and processes within the sales allowances team with emphasis
on observing how controlling, sales and financial services interact to steer the KPIGather, analyze and interpret data relevant to the sales allowance programsSupport in reviewing the GL and monthly close for Sales Allowances, particularly in regards to the
analysis of deviations vs. plan. Take initiative and investigate and resolve any identified errors.Support the team in planning submissions (Actuals / Forecasts / Budgets / ad hoc requests) in
adherence with BMW Group reporting guidelines for BMW, MINI and Motorrad Sales Allowances.Completion of these processes for the assigned smaller size CoR programsSupport the team in compiling data for the monthly variance reports comparing Actuals / Forecast and
Budget figuresSupport the team to make data/information available for ad-hoc analysis and reporting as requested by
executive management
Join the BMW North America team and enjoy a high-performance Total Rewards package that may include:
Medical, Dental, and Vision insuranceAll with options for $0 Employee contribution401(k) with Company matchRetirement Income Account (RIA)Employee vehicle programBonus eligibilityPaid Parental Leave of up to 6 weeksPaid Time Off in addition to Company paid holidays where eligibleHybrid work environmentVoluntary Benefits to fit your needs
The pay range for this role is: $74,831.00 - $87,642.00.
The selected candidate's education, skills, experience, and location will be used to determine the final salary offer. All pay ranges are based on a full-time work schedule. This statement is in accordance with state and local pay disclosure requirements.
Even more so than the generous compensation and benefits, the culture and values of BMW of North America makes it the ultimate working environment. These values are Responsibility, Appreciation, Transparency, Trust, and Openness. We allow these values to guide the way we conduct ourselves and our business.
At BMW, we are driven by diversity, equity, and inclusion. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are welcoming of all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Qualifications:
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Business Analytics, Finance or Accounting/Controlling or
Economics3+ years of professional or academic experience working with Data and Analytics tools including BI Tools, Data Analysis tools and Data preparation ToolsExperience using SQL
Preferences:
2+ years Financial Services or Automotive Industry experience2+ years data exploration and mining using tools like R, Python, or equivalent
2+ years Data Governance / Management process application experience; i.e. Informatica EDC, Axon,
IDQ, or equivalent trainingEducational background in Data Analytics, Computer Science, MIS, Economics, Mathematics, or StatisticsExperience assessing and providing insights using Tableau or QlikExperience creating reports/dashboard development using Tableau or QlikExperience using MS SQL or PostgreSQLExposure to data analysis tools like R, SAS orRapidMinerData Preparation skills using Tableau Prep or Alteryx