Austin Kaelin

About Austin Kaelin

I’m currently an FP & A Manager at Sonic Automotive, partnering across corporate leadership and multi-brand operations (Range Rover/Jaguar, Honda, and Mercedes) to turn complex financial data into clear, actionable insight.My work centers on helping executive and operating teams make better decisions- driving performance, accountability, and strategic alignment through forecasting, modeling, and business storytelling.I’m known for building clarity where there is noise: developing dashboards, operating models, and performance frameworks that teams actually use. I work cross-functionally with operations, sales, and corporate partners to ensure financial strategy reflects business reality.My core focus areas include:• Financial Planning & Analysis• Executive Communication & Storytelling• Strategic Planning & Performance Management• Cross-Functional PartnershipI care deeply about elevating how finance serves the business- anticipating needs, simplifying complexity, and helping teams move faster with confidence.

Experience

1. Fp & a Manager

   Sonic Automotive

   Jul 2024 — Present · Charlotte, NC, US

   Serve as a strategic FP & A partner and “Swiss army knife” for corporate and brand leaders- providing financial, operational, and strategic insights to enable data-driven decisions and drive growth across multiple brands and storesCorporate Liaison Enterprise Financial Analysis: Partner with corporate leadership to analyze enterprise-wide financial and operational performance, identify opportunities for efficiency and growth, and support strategic initiatives and long-range planning Executive Reporting & Insights: Prepare executive dashboards, board-level reports, and ad hoc analyses to inform senior leadership decisions, optimize capital allocation, and drive enterprise-level financial performanceBrand Finance Partner Financial Leadership: Serve as FP & A lead for one of the company’s largest brand groups (Mercedes, Honda, Jaguar Land Rover- 31 stores, generating $43M in monthly revenue). Partnering with Brand VPs, controllers, and store leadership to monitor performance and guide operational and financial decisions Forecasting & ROI Analysis: Lead budgeting, forecasting, scenario modeling, and ROI analyses at the brand and store level, providing insights and recommendations to maximize revenue, margin, and growth potential

Education

• Xavier University - Williams College of Business

  BSBA, Finance, Entrepreneurship

  2013 — 2017

Skills

• Accounting
• Finance
• Microsoft Office
• Production Assistance
• Management
• Social Networking
• Teamwork
• Event Planning
• Project Management
• Financial Analysis
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• Business Development
• Time Management
• Restaurant Management
• Microsoft Word
• Team Leadership
• Public Speaking
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint