Financial Planning Specialist

Financial Planning Specialist

Brief Role Description This position is Career Level 19P based in Reston, VA with a Role Classification of Hybrid.

Role Summary

The Financial Planning & Reporting Specialist will build and maintain financial models that report actuals & forecast the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement for the VWFSPS insurance company. They will be solely responsible for building month, yearly and 5 year financial performance projections.

The Specialist will also be responsible for reporting all figures up to internal management and our global headquarters through proprietary reporting software.

They will work cross-functionally across the organization in order to define and monitor KPIs to measure performance against volume and financial objectives, recognizing risks and opportunities in a timely manner and suggesting alternative actions to accomplish the objectives.

Responsibilities within this Role

• Work closely with the Sr. Director of Controlling, VWFSPS Insurance Team, Treasurer, SVP Finance, CFO and accounting/controlling functions in order to forecast VWFS Protection Services P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow Statement.
• Build and maintain a multi-year financial planning tool for all VWFS entities (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow), under IFRS standards. This includes different aspects of the business model (dealer reinsurance, direct underwriting, reinsurance / fronting arrangements)
• Responsible for financial modeling and data analysis to identify monthly trends (and develop mitigation plans as necessary), ensure objectives accomplishment, and share strategic business insights.
• Prepare the monthly, annual, and 5 year plan for VWFS Protection Services business and the VCI ancillary business.
• Complete and analyze specialized reporting documents required from HQ & VWFSPS Management
• Run periodic product profitability and production analysis
• Develop senior management presentations.
• Complete ad hoc analyses and reporting as required.

Qualification requirements

Experience

• 5-10 years of finance and accounting experience focusing on: financial analysis, financial modelling, Insurance products
• Automotive F&I experience preferred

Required Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting

Desired Education:

• Master’s Degree in Finance / Accounting

• General

Skills

Needed:

• Strong leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal skills (both written and oral)
• Analytical and conceptual thinker who continuously seeks to improve
• Communication/Presentation skills – succinctly and effectively communicate complex data and concepts to high-level audiences including the CEO/CFO
• Capability to work against tight deadlines while maintaining quality accuracy
• Ability to develop effective partnerships with all partners and stakeholders
• Ability to coach peers pertaining to insurance and consumer financial products

Required Specialized Skills:

• 3-5 years of experience with insurance products, dealer reinsurance programs and dealer services
• Ability to build and maintain a financial model that forecast the P&L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statement of a financial services insurance company
• Experience with business reporting software to align with corporate goals and objectives
• Expert skills in Excel, PowerPoint

Desired Specialized Skills:

• Experience within an automotive financial services company
• Advanced knowledge of the US insurance business and/or F&I products
• Understanding of multi-entity environment within the extended warranty sector (OEM/Obligor/Captive Insurance structures)
• Expert skills in Tableau, Business Objects, experience with VW Group financial reporting tools (CMIS, Vokus)

Work Flexibility:

• Reston Office, VA – 0% Travel

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• Volkswagen Financial Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome and encourage applicants from all backgrounds, and do not discriminate based on race, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, color, gender identity/expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws.

• This role description is a guideline and does not create contractual rights between the Company and any of its applicants. The Company does not enter into any type of employment contract, implied or written, with its applicants regarding job security.

• This Organization participates in E-Verify. We maintain a drug free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.

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• VW Credit, Inc., dba Volkswagen Financial Services (VWFS), was founded in 1981 as the captive financial services arm of Volkswagen Group of America, Inc. and is affiliated with Volkswagen of America, Inc., Audi of America, Inc. and Ducati North America, Inc. VWFS offers services to Volkswagen, Audi, Ducati customers, and authorized dealers as Volkswagen Financial Services, Volkswagen Credit, Audi Financial Services, and Ducati Financial Services. The company offers competitive financial products and services to customers and authorized dealers in the United States. VWFS is headquartered in Reston, VA.