Financial Modeling Specialist (FP&A)

Hybrid: On-site Mon-Thurs, WFH FridayLocation: Parsippany, NJ (candidates must be in commutable distance)About UsDealer Owned Warranty Company LLC is a leading provider of F&I (Finance and Insurance) partnership services in the automotive industry. We partner with thousands of dealerships nationwide, including exclusively for Nissan! Our newly renovated office is located in Parsippany and features a private corporate cafe serving breakfast and lunch from an exclusive, private chef and an outdoor dining courtyard. NJ's Best Places to Work 4 years in a row!Job Summary:We are seeking a detail-orientated and analytical financial modeling professional to join our growing team in Parsippany! The Financial Modeling Specialist designs, builds, and maintains scalable financial and data models within Excel that directly support analytics, reporting, and executive decision-making. This role is critical in evaluating early-stage and company economics through scenario modeling, break-even analysis, and cash flow forecasting. The Specialist develops models that inform launch, investment, and go/no-go decisions by stress testing assumptions, identifying key risk drivers, and translating complex outputs into clear, actionable insights for both technical and non-technical stakeholders.Duties/Responsibilities:• Design and maintain conceptual, logical, and physical data models to support analytics,reporting, and financial decision-making.• Build and own scenario-based financial models, including break-even analysis, sensitivity and“what-if” modeling, as well as cash flow, runway, and profitability scenarios.• Develop models that directly inform launch, investment, and go/no-go decisions for small orearly-stage companies.• Stress-test assumptions and identify critical thresholds and risk drivers.• Hands-on experience building financial and data models to evaluate multiple businessscenarios, including upside, downside, and base-case outcomes• Proven experience developing break-even, sensitivity, and “what-if” models across key driverssuch as pricing, volume, costs, capital requirements, and timing• Experience modeling early-stage or small company economics, where assumptions materiallyimpact outcomes and decisions• Demonstrated ability to design models that directly inform go / no-go decisions, includingwhether a company, product, or initiative should be launched• Experience stress-testing assumptions and identifying critical thresholds (e.g., minimumvolume, margin requirements, funding runway)• Ability to clearly communicate model outputs, risks, and trade-offs to executives andnon-technical stakeholders• Experience modeling cash flow, burn rate, runway, and break-even timelines for early-stagebusinesses• Design models optimized for Power BI / Excel / SQL-based reporting• Ensure models support self-service analytics without sacrificing control• Translate complex model outputs into clear, executive-ready insights• Provide ongoing guidance and mentorship on modeling best practices• Performing other duties will be at the discretion of management.Required Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or a related field.Minimum of 3-5+ years of experience in financial data modeling experience within FP&A.Proven experience building scenario, break-even, and what-if models that inform strategic decisions.Advanced Excel skills and ability to build financial models within Excel.Experience with BI tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau) or programming languages (e.g., Python, R), preferred.Exposure to deal analysis, corporate development, or investment evaluation, preferred.Strong understanding of financial statements and accounting principles.Proficiency with SQL and relational data modeling.Familiarity with valuation methods, forecasting techniques, and scenario modeling.Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and ability to simplify complex concepts.Effective written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to present findings to executive and non-technical audiences.Excellent presentation and public speaking skills.Ability to work on-site 4 days per week in a highly collaborative environment.Come join our growing team here in Parsippany! As NJ's Best Places to Work Honoree for four years in a row, we offer:Competitive compensationWork from home FridaysPTO and Sick TimeMedical, Dental, Vision, 401k matching, Life Insurance, ancillary benefitsFull-service cafeteria on-site serving breakfast and lunch from an exclusive private chefCorporate events, team and culture building activities, extracurriculars, employee awards and recognition, company trips and more!DOWC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact us for assistance.