Financial Planning Analyst

Position: FP&A Analyst

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Compensation: $110–$120K (DOE) + bonus, exceptional benefits, PTO and Perks

Our prestigious, established global client is seeking a Customer FP&A Analyst to deliver financial insights that support pricing decisions, customer performance evaluation and profitability improvement across key accounts. This position works closely with Finance, Sales and Commercial teams to transform complex customer and market data into actionable recommendations. Candidates must bring hands‑on Customer FP&A experience within the automotive supply chain, ideally with exposure to interior components or surface materials.

Responsibilities

• Lead forecasting, budgeting and long‑range planning at the customer level
• Prepare, interpret and present customer P&Ls along with detailed variance analyses
• Build financial models, profitability tools and dashboards to support commercial decisions
• Analyze customer trends including pricing, volume mix, margins and overall account performance
• Partner with Sales and Commercial teams to evaluate pricing, discounts and rebates
• Assess new business opportunities, bids, and renewals from a financial perspective
• Review customer financials and provide insights on risk, opportunity and projected performance
• Consolidate and verify data from ERP, CRM and BI systems to support accurate reporting
• Maintain and enhance customer KPIs, dashboards, and executive‑level presentations
• Automate recurring reports and streamline data visualization processes
• Provide financial support during commercial negotiations to ensure alignment with profitability targets
• Perform ad‑hoc analysis including cost‑to‑serve, customer segmentation, and pricing strategy projects
• Identify opportunities to improve finance and commercial processes

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting or related with MBA CPA, CMA, or CFA preferred
• 4-5 years of Customer FP&A experience in the automotive industry with Tier 1or 2 suppliers
• Experience analyzing customer or product‑level profitability and interpreting financial statements
• Solid data management, modeling, and reporting experience and abilities
• Strong analytical thinking, problem‑solving and communication skills
• High attention to detail, accuracy, and business judgment
• Ability to work collaboratively across multiple teams and operate with urgency
• Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills and are able to build financial models and presentations
• Proficiency with ERP accounting software platforms with stellar technological skills