Job Details
Global Fleet Sales, a division of RMA Group, is responsible for fleet sales of Ford and other branded vehicles into the fleet sector globally. RMA Group is a multi-sector group with over 8,000 employees and an operational presence in 14 countries. For over 30 years, we have developed enduring partnerships to support the needs of our clients, underpinned by the core values of Innovation, Integrity and Endurance. Through its various businesses included RMA Automotive, Global Fleet Sales (GFS), Comin Asia and Express Food Group, RMA Group has established itself as the partner of choice for leading automotive, equipment, engineering services, and food brands.
The Finance Manager, GFS, will be the finance business partner to the CEO of GFS in Michigan with an additional reporting line to the RMA Group CFO in Bangkok, Thailand. This is a key role that combines financial acumen, strategic thinking, and business partnering skills. The role is responsible for providing financial and business insights, analysis, and support to the CEO of Global Fleet Sales and their team to drive business growth, profitability, and cost efficiency. Hybrid working arrangements are available.
The Finance Manager will ensure the business is in line with the budget, control expenses, conduct feasibility studies for new investment, control investment ensuring that it is in line with the approval plan, conduct pricing studies ensuring that price and cost are recorded correctly. The position will work closely with the Headquarters to agree and support the Treasury and funding needs for Global Fleet Sales business by managing US banking relationships.
Responsibilities and Objectives:
- Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A):
- Develop and implement financial planning and forecasting models, including P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and variance analysis.
- Prepare regular financial reports, including monthly management accounts and quarterly business reviews, and communicate key insights to the CEO of GFS.
- Work with the sales team to develop and monitor project costing, product price build-up, sales targets and incentive schemes.
- Business Partnering:
- Provide financial insights and guidance to the CEO of GFS to help achieve business objectives and mitigate financial risks.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders across the GFS and RMA Group businesses, including sales, marketing, operations, finance and treasury.
- Cost Management:
- Drive cost efficiency across the business by identifying cost-saving opportunities and recommending cost reduction strategies.
- Monitor and control departmental budgets and expenses, and provide guidance to the CEO of GFS on how to achieve financial targets.
- Treasury Management:
- Ensure effective cash and treasury management.
- Liaise with Group Treasury to develop and execute a financing strategy for the GFS business
- Establish relationships with US banks for GFS funding requirements.
- Financial Governance and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures, internal controls, and legal and regulatory requirements.
- Monitor financial risk and ensure appropriate mitigation plans are in place.
- Develop and implement financial governance and compliance frameworks, including financial controls and risk management processes
Background and Experience:
- Bachelors degree in finance, accounting, business, economics or similar.
- 4 + years of finance experience.
- Proven ability in developing controlling processes.
- Experience in managing inventory financing and working with banks.
- A track record in developing new business opportunities and growing sales.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills
Position Location:
- Southfield, MI based (hybrid working available). Requires less than 30% of travel regional and globally.
RMA Group is a diverse group of colleagues globally representing different cultures, backgrounds, and beliefs. Our values of Innovation, Integrity and Endurance is embedded in what we do, and we welcome applicants who are committed to respecting diversity of thought, and in living our values on a day-to-day basis.