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Ref # 20844

Remote? No

Ally and Your Career

Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that's more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates as well as work-life balance and diversity and inclusion. From generous benefits to a variety of employee resource groups, we strive to build paths that encourage employees to stretch themselves professionally. We want to help you grow, develop, and learn new things. You're constantly evolving, so shouldn't your opportunities be, too?

The Opportunity

The Ally Auto Senior Financial Analyst will be responsible for financial and analytical support of the Ally Auto business. The candidate will collaborate with senior members of the business to understand the changing dynamics within the business and industry, while providing analytical and financial business support and reporting. Specifically, the candidate will also work closely with the Consumer Servicing Operations team to forecast and report volume and expense results across the various teams. Primary responsibilities include financial reporting, planning, and forecasting, and preparation of materials for senior management.

In addition, this role will support cross-functional business routines centered on business performance and initiative updates. The role will also support month-end close activities including variance analysis and Flash reporting for Auto Operating Expense. Success in this role requires an understanding of business operations and objectives, strategic thinking, collaboration, and agility. The Analyst must possess a mindset geared towards continuous improvement and be capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

The Work Itself

• Drive monthly reporting routines which clearly articulate key expense drivers, emerging trends, and analysis allowing the business to assess progress towards budgetary goals
• Prepare Ally Auto business deliverables and meeting materials for executive updates and reporting (weekly, monthly, quarterly).
• Summarize results and materials specific to each Auto business unit, as well as consolidate data to create a holistic view of Operating expense for the entire Auto business
• Support the Auto leadership team in day-to-day financial analysis, and execution of strategic initiatives
• Maintain robust reporting and documentation supporting the publication of financial results and forecasting routines including, but not limited to, key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Build reports, perform ad hoc analyses and special projects as assigned
• Assist with cost savings initiatives and track performance against stated goals
• Support and build relationships with key partners spanning Servicing, Sales, Pricing, Risk, and Finance
• Utilize global SAP/Workday and OneStream environment to provide consistent data accuracy and timely reporting

The Skills You Bring

Required:

• 3+ years' experience in financial services with strong business acumen.
• Experience reporting on financial forecasts, P&L performance and operating metrics geared towards executive leadership required
• Advanced skills with Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUPs, etc.) and PowerPoint are required
• Bachelor's degree required, with a degree in Finance or Accounting preferred
• Must demonstrate strong critical thinking skills and be comfortable working with dynamic and complex concepts
• Ability to analyze data, evaluate scenarios, and synthesize output to present a clear, concise message
• Excellent organizational skills to effectively plan and manage multiple deliverables simultaneously
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including ability to interact with senior management
• Ability to foster collaborative, trusted partnerships in a highly matrixed environment

Preferred:

• Experience with OneStream and Workday Financial applications
• Self-motivated and demonstrated ability to work with moderate direction in a dynamic fast paced organization
• Experience with forecast modeling and Power BI
• Ability to work independently with demonstrated time management skills
• High level of accountability and the ability to effectively prioritize tasks

• Interest/experience in Auto Finance operations

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How We'll Have Your Back

Ally's compensation program offers market-competitive base pay and pay-for-performance incentives (bonuses) based on achieving personal and company goals. But Ally's total compensation - or total rewards - extends beyond your paycheck and is designed to support and enrich your personal and professional life, including:

• Time Away: competitive holiday and flexible paid-time-off, including time off for volunteering and voting.
• Planning for the Future: plan for the near and long term with an industry-leading 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions, student loan and 529 educational assistance programs, tuition reimbursement, and other financial well-being programs.
• Supporting your Health & Well-being: flexible health and insurance options including dental and vision, pre-tax Health Savings Account with employer contributions and a total well-being program that helps you and your family stay on track physically, socially, emotionally, and financially.
• Building a Family: adoption, surrogacy, and fertility support as well as parental and caregiver leave, back-up child and adult/elder day care program and childcare discounts.
• Work-Life Integration: other benefits including LifeMatters® Employee Assistance Program, subsidized and discounted Weight Watchers® program and other employee discount programs.

Who We Are:

Ally Financial is a customer-centric, leading digital financial services company with passionate customer service and innovative financial solutions. We are relentlessly focused on "Doing it Right" and being a trusted financial-services provider to our consumer, commercial, and corporate customers. For more information, visit

Ally is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy status, marital status, military or veteran status, genetic disposition or any other reason protected by law.

Where permitted by applicable law, must have received or be willing to receive the COVID-19 vaccine by date of hire to be considered, if not currently employed by Ally.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical or mental disabilities. For accommodation requests, email us at work@ally.com. Ally will not discriminate against any qualified individual who is capable of performing the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.

Base Pay Range:

An individual's position in the range is determined by the scope and responsibilities of the role, work experience, education, certification(s), training, and additional qualifications. We review internal pay, the competitive market, and business environment prior to extending an offer.

Emerging: 70000

Experienced: 85000

Expert: 100000

Incentive Compensation: This position is eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan

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