Sr. Financial Analyst

Description

This role is categorized as Onsite. This means the successful candidate will be based in Saginaw. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate

This position works as a key partner with plant operating leadership, giving timely and relevant reports, analysis and advice that drives business decisions. This team member will be looked to for recommendations that; drive profitability, mitigate risks and solve business problems. This work involves a high level of collaboration, judgement, decision-making, accuracy, creativity, and initiative.

What You'll Do

• Ensure all required and necessary accounting entries are processed and reconciled monthly in accordance with GM policies and procedures

• Prepare monthly detailed reporting and analysis of actual financial results and forecast development that accurately depicts all known cost driver changes

• Provide support, insights, and assistance to departments and staff heads in achieving appropriate cost targets by providing accurate and timely cost driver data to other members of the organization

• Prepare special studies and business cases when necessary, providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support

• Search out and correct inconsistent data, solve problems and develop new methods of analysis

• Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics)

• Maintain effective internal controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities, including support of process risk management, protection of assets, and Sarbanes Oxley compliance

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and build strong relationships with business partners

• Develop thorough knowledge and understanding of corporate and organizational policies and procedures

• Proactively seek opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback)

Drive the Business

Understand the plant operating patterns & budget, to be able to analyze and present clear and concise financial stories

Provide financial data to plant leaders to support achievement of cost targets

Drive cost savings across the plant via the ‘cost council’ forums

Prepare special studies; providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and build strong business relationships

Look to the Future

Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis

Proactively seek opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback)

Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics)

Create a Budget & LTP that achieves demand goals and optimizes plant efficiencies

Close the Books

Prepare month-end reports & analysis of actual financial results and driver based forecast

Develop thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures

Ensure necessary accounting entries are processed and reconciled monthly in accordance with GM policies and procedures

Maintain effective internal controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities, including support of process risk management

Responsible for reporting monthly results and variance analysis internally & to Manf. HQ

Drive the Business

Understand the plant operating patterns & budget, to be able to analyze and present clear and concise financial stories

Provide financial data to plant leaders to support achievement of cost targets

Drive cost savings across the plant via the ‘cost council’ forums

Prepare special studies; providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support

Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and build strong business relationships

Look to the Future

Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis

Proactively seek opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback)

Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics)

Create a Budget & LTP that achieves demand goals and optimizes plant efficiencies

Close the Books

Prepare month-end reports & analysis of actual financial results and driver based forecast

Develop thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures

Ensure necessary accounting entries are processed and reconciled monthly in accordance with GM policies and procedures

Maintain effective internal controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities, including support of process risk management

Responsible for reporting monthly results and variance analysis internally & to Manf. HQ

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or equivalent

5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles preferred

Strong oral and written communication skills

Interpersonal skills required to build relationships cross-functionally

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking

Strong character and integrity

High proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)

Experience using SAP, Hyperion, and/or other computing tools

Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy with accountability for results and prioritize assignments/projects with restricted time constraints

Ability to organize and plan effectively in ambiguous and continually changing environment

Ability to solve difficult and complex problems with creative solutions

Ability to assimilate large amounts of data and interpret for decision making and reporting

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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