Senior Manager, Finance

## Senior Manager, Finance Apply:
Westlake, Texas:
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR-020123
** Who We Are
** Solera is a global leader in data and software services that strives to transform every touchpoint of the vehicle lifecycle into a connected digital experience. In addition, we provide products and services to protect life’s other most important assets: our homes and digital identities. Today, Solera processes over 300 million digital transactions annually for approximately 235,000 partners and customers in more than 90 countries.

Our 6,500 team members foster an uncommon, innovative culture and are dedicated to successfully bringing the future to bear today through cognitive answers, insights, algorithms and automation. For more information, please visit
** The Role
** We are seeking an experienced and dynamic Sr. Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) to join Solera's team. The ideal candidate will lead the FP&A function and provide strategic financial insights to support our Vehicle Solutions pillar. This role will be instrumental in driving financial performance, forecasting, budgeting, contribution margin, financial trend analysis and decision-making processes within these business units.

The successful individual in this role will utilize their keen eye for detail and ability to reconcile and align multiple data sources to present well-structured and clear analysis and reporting for a senior audience to consume.
** What You’ll Do*
* ** Financial Planning and Analysis:
*** Lead the development of financial forecasts, annual budgets, and long-range financial plans for the Vehicle Solutions pillar.
* Analyze financial performance, identify trends, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
* Focus on sources of variability, understand causes and implement data-driven forecasting improvements and insights as part of variance and forecast analysis
* Heavy data mining to develop robust models on trends, key business drivers and financial results to prioritize and plan key decisions including revenue forecasting
* Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand business drivers, market dynamics, and operational initiatives impacting financial performance.
* Work with corporate Solera FP&A towards corporate initiatives and reporting requirements of the business unit to the total company consolidation, including monthly business unit uploads to TM1 of results, KPIs and forecast loads  
** Financial Reporting:
*** Prepare and present monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports to senior management, highlighting key performance indicators, variances, and areas of opportunity.
* Ensure accuracy and completeness of financial data and reporting, adhering to accounting standards and regulatory requirements.  
** Business Partnership:
*** Partner with divisional leaders and department heads to provide financial guidance, support business planning, and evaluate investment opportunities.
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, fostering collaboration and alignment on financial objectives.  
** Strategic Analysis:
*** Conduct scenario analysis and sensitivity testing to assess potential impacts on financial outcomes and recommend strategic actions.
* Evaluate capital expenditure proposals, M&A opportunities, and strategic initiatives, providing financial insights and recommendations to drive value creation.
* Monitor business performance against KPIs and strategic plans
* Ad hoc reports as needed  
** Process Improvement:
*** Identify opportunities to streamline financial processes, enhance efficiency, and strengthen internal controls.
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the FP&A function, leveraging technology and best practices…