Financial Analyst

Description

The Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) Material Performance team is part of the overall GPSC FP&A organization and serves as the gatekeeper of material cost performance. The team analyzes complex price changes on high‑value material cost contracts to ensure accurate performance reporting, often collaborating with Buyers and downstream Finance customers on inquiries and challenges.

We are looking for a hands‑on financial analyst to own material performance for their portfolio and partner closely with Buyers and Commodity Finance Leads. The ideal candidate is comfortable working with detailed contract data to challenge assumptions, resolve discrepancies, and improve data quality. They communicate clearly with Finance and non‑Finance partners and can explain complex contract and variance topics in simple terms in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

This role primarily works with Buyers and Commodity Finance Leads and focuses on contract variance analysis, including root‑causing and correcting material performance issues across multiple vehicle segments.

Lead weekly material cost variance analysis, including preparation of the weekly ITB report.

Analyze weekly results using GPSC tools and guidelines (e.g., Cool Links, GDiMPS, Material Performance Guidelines) to identify key drivers, issues, and trends.

Prepare and upload weekly variance explanations, ensuring clear and consistent storytelling for stakeholders.

Maintain data integrity in GDiMPS by correcting issues and updating records as needed.

Prepare and upload patch files as needed to correct timing or classification issues.

Partner with Purchasing to review and resolve issues, including discussions and proposals tied to weekly variance performance.

Analyze and maintain underlying data to ensure robustness for subsequent‑year planning and analysis.

Prepare various material performance reports, including net zeroes, retro adjustments, lump sum, and one‑timers, following established desk procedures.

Identify and drive process improvements that streamline recurring reports (through use of AI and other automation tools), improve data quality, and enhance the clarity and insightfulness of variance explanations.

Support ad hoc analysis and special projects related to material and logistics cost performance, including support for broader GPSC FP&A initiatives as needed.

Required Qualifications

2+ years of operating finance experience.

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering.

Strong analytical skills with fundamental knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.

Basic understanding of Purchasing contracting systems (e.g., GDiMPS, MPR, Contract Savings) considered an asset.

Familiarity with basic accounting principles.

Demonstrated critical thinking, curiosity, and strong learning agility.

Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues into clear insights and understand how metrics drive business decisions.

Advanced Excel skills and demonstrated process improvement experience.

Proven track record of accurate, timely, and reliable reporting.

Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Ability to structure communication in a straightforward, efficient manner that tells a compelling story.

Ability to highlight key issues that require action or decision (“the 30‑second rule”).

Desired Skills

Dealing with Ambiguity – Comfortable with ambiguous problems, acting autonomously, and independently developing solutions.

Critical Thinking / Problem Solving – Ability to translate data into clear analysis and recommendations with limited direction, challenge inputs, articulate key issues, and identify improvement opportunities.

Attention to Detail – Highly focused on data accuracy, consistency, and completeness; able to identify discrepancies, question outliers, and ensure high‑quality reporting and documentation.

Effective Team Player – Strong interpersonal skills; able to work effectively and lead cross‑functional efforts to achieve results.

Analytical Thinker – Consistently seeks new ways to solve problems and improve processes.

Communication Skills – Excellent verbal and written communication, including explaining complex financial topics to non‑Finance colleagues.

Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Warren, Mi three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]

Relocation: This role is NOT eligible for relocation benefits

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