Strategic Support - Finance Data Analytics

Turner & Townsend are currently seeking a driven, focused and qualified individual to support the strategic analysis of our client’s automotive Dealer network. As the Strategy Support / Financial Data Analytics Coordinator you will work alongside a Turner & Townsend team, delivering work with our client in their head office. You will have direct interface with our clients Dealer Network Development team with responsibility for producing monthly and ad hoc reports to support their activity. You will likely be required to be in the office in the Cool Springs area in Franklin, TN up to 5 days a week during regular business hours. Successful applicants will have an interest in data / financial analysis and a desire to work in the automotive industry. You will have a proven ability to deliver positive change, devise new approaches and contribute to innovation. You demonstrate advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, know when to act independently and when to seek support. You take responsibility for your personal performance, building confidence in your contribution to the team and the client. You create and execute plans effectively, identifying new ways to add value. You encourage collaboration and effective team working, appreciating contributions from the stakeholders you work with and focusing on a ‘one team’ approach. You draw upon a range of communication styles which enable you to be effective across a variety of tasks and situations, building trusted relationships with our team and the client. You are committed to developing your skills and sharing your expertise with others on our team. You model consideration and empathy, challenging unacceptable behaviour and treating people as valued individuals and colleagues. Specifics activities include: Produce executive / regional reports, presentations, special projects and related information analyses to support performance objectives Prepare strategic financial analyses of automotive Retailers to identify opportunity areas for improvement Develop tools and reports to support analysis of Retailers’ financial performance and cross-departmental ad hoc requests Manage, coordinate and prepare effective presentation material for our clients executive management teams Create reports that clearly communicate actionable plans to improve Dealer performance Drive to meet regular reporting schedules and to continually improve existing report formats, templates and processes Flexibility and commitment to deliver work products in tight timeframes Ability to manage priorities when work assignments are given with short notice and quick deadlines Extensive interface with multiple stakeholders including executive teams, other departments and external parties Support the training of regional personnel and stakeholders Knowledge management – ensure that key information and learnings generated from each project is captured. Ensure application of best practice on all projects Process improvement – Identify ways to improve internal systems and processes A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited University in data analytics, finance, business management or project management Experience and understanding of financial statements preferred Experience and a desire to work in the automotive field Positive, flexible attitude Excellent written and verbal communication skills with an ability to utilize all the common Microsoft tools to make persuasive cases to support strategic objectives. Strong commercial acumen Strong analytical skills with the ability to develop and implement strategic plans The ability to build and maintain effective relationships Self-motivated with the ability to work at client sites independent from other team members Detail oriented with strong focus on producing high-quality outputs to meet tight deadlines Strong proficiency in the common Microsoft Office Suite tools (PowerPoint, Excel, Word) Experience building PowerBI reports preferred *On site requirements might change based on client needs* SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. 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