Business Operations Associate Position Summary Ken Garff Automotive Group is seeking a Business Operations Associate to join our Business Operations team at our Salt Lake City headquarters. This role is ideal for a finance professional or MBA graduate with 1–3 years of experience in corporate finance, FP&A, consulting, or transaction advisory who thrives in dynamic environments and enjoys solving complex business problems. As a key partner to the Director of Business Development, this individual will collaborate with Finance, Accounting, Human Resources, and Operations teams across our 70 dealerships. The Business Operations Associate will play a central role in budgeting, forecasting, investor presentations, real estate, and operational strategy initiatives — directly contributing to how we run and grow our business. This is a unique opportunity to gain C-suite exposure, high-impact project experience, and a blend of finance and strategy responsibilities in an entrepreneurial environment. Responsibilities + Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead dealership-level and corporate financial planning cycles, ensuring accurate forecasting and actionable variance analysis. + Operational Strategy: Analyze dealership operations and recommend strategies to improve efficiency, profitability, and scalability. + Executive Presentations: Develop polished investor and rating agency presentations, along with executive-level decks for quarterly and annual reviews and conferences. + Financial Analysis: Build models to evaluate business performance, conduct ad hoc financial analysis, and support decision-making across the enterprise. + M&A Support: Contribute to valuation, financial modeling, and integration analysis for potential acquisitions. + Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with HR, IT, and Accounting teams on system improvements, workforce planning, and operational initiatives. + Special Projects: Lead or support high-impact projects assigned by the Director of Business Operations or executive leadership. Requirements + Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field + 1–3 years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, consulting, transaction advisory + Strong understanding of the three major financial statements and how they connect. + Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint + Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills. + Strong communication skills — able to distill complex analysis into clear recommendations. + Highly organized multitasker with a proven ability to manage projects to completion. + Entrepreneurial, self-starter + In-Person Role / 5 days a week in Salt Lake City; occasional travel to dealerships Company Values All employees must adhere to the Ken Garff Company Values: + Respect: Above Anything Else + Integrity: Do the Right Thing + Growth: One Step at a Time + Humility: Actions Speak Louder + Teamwork: Stronger Together