Finance Analyst

Description

GPSC FP&A Financial Analyst

The Global Purchasing and Supply Chain (GPSC) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team is responsible for developing the Global GPSC Budget, Forecast & LTP and reporting status to plan. This includes aligning with GPSC and Finance leadership on operational performance targets and reporting key drivers for change in various forums. In addition, GPSC FP&A coordinates with GMNA FP&A and Global Product Development (GPD) Finance to develop approx.. $80B+ material cost budget to ensure alignment with GPSC performance metrics.

Who We're Looking For:

We are seeking a strong analyst that is willing to develop relationships, coordinate inputs to the global forecast, share insights and seek feedback from our various stakeholders. The ideal candidate for the role embodies GM's behaviors, seeks to drive improvements, and is focused on transparent and accurate reporting. Must have a progressive track record with the ability to drive change, collaborate and influence across functions, effectively prioritizes work and thrives in an ambiguous / fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

The GPSC FP&A Financial Analyst primarily supports the GMNA Material Cost Forecast consolidation and reporting.

• Develop an accurate GM North America (GMNA) Material cost forecast by coordinating within GPSC Finance and regional (GMNA FP&A) business partners with a focus on key forecast drivers. Accounts included in the forecast are Material at Standard and various Material Over/Under accounts
• Collaborate with team members within and outside of GPSC Finance (GMNA FP&A, GPD, etc...) to understand key material cost forecast inputs
• Develop monthly material cost walks drawing out key business drivers (e.g. GPSC Performance, Cell cost changes, etc...). Walks completed are forecast vs budget, current vs prior forecast, current forecast vs prior year, and Plan to Plan (9+3 budget vs 0+12 budget). Cost walks are done - in total, by ICE and by EV
• Deep dive vehicle per unit variances that exceed expectations to determine drivers for variance
• Collaborate with GMNA on bridge callouts to ensure alignment with GPSC variances
• Develop and present presentation materials covering material cost
• Support monthly GMNA FP&A and CFP&A forecast reviews
• Seek opportunities to enhance reporting with emphasis on insightful information
• Supports the Tariff Crib Sheet for Indirect tariffs - working with GPSC operations (APV by country) and customs (regulatory changes).
• Support Future of Finance requirement gathering, testing, and workshops related to material cost forecasting and analysis.
• Special projects as required (e.g. GPD EV Profitability analysis)

• 4+ years of operating finance experience
• A bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or engineering. MBA preferred but not required.
• Strong analytical skills. Fundamental knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
• Basic knowledge of financial statement flow of data and connections: such as balance sheet (e.g. inventory) to net income (e.g. Cost of Goods Sold) and cash flows
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles
• Critical thinking, inquisitive mind and strong learning agility
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues in-order to provide insight and understand how metrics drive the right business decisions
• Advanced Excel skills coupled with strong modeling skills
• Ability to learn & adapt to new software platforms required - prior experience with Hyperion based systems (such as eGPPS) and/or CPURAM is a plus
• Accurate, timely and reliable reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Structure presentations in straightforward, efficient manner that tells a story
• Communicate key issues for action/decision ("the 30 second rule")
• Comfortable in presenting data to various levels of the organization

• Dealing with Ambiguity - Comfortable with ambiguous problems, acting autonomously, and independently developing solutions
• Critical Thinking/Problem Solving - Ability to translate data into analysis/recommendation with limited direction, challenge organizational inputs, articulate key issues, and identify improvement opportunities
• Flexibility/Agility - Confident in fast paced environment with many variables; ability to multi-task and juggle several projects while displaying appropriate judgement on priority
• Effective Team Player - Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and lead cross-functional team to achieve results.
• Analytical Thinker - seeks new ways to solve problems
• Communication Skills - Excellent verbal and written communication, including explaining complex financial topics to non-Finance colleagues