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Senior Finance Analyst, Manufacturing Plant - Lansing Grand River

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General Motors

Senior Finance Analyst, Manufacturing Plant - Lansing Grand River

East Lansing, MI

Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Lansing Grand River Assembly, MI four times per week, at minimum.

The Role

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 (Responsibilities)

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  • The Senior Plant Finance Analyst participates in plant staff functions and is responsible for all plant financial requirements
  • Prepare, analyze and review plant budget, forecast, and business plan financial information and performance measurements
  • Identify improvement opportunities and proactively implement solutions
  • Provide support and assistance to departments and staff heads in achieving appropriate cost targets by providing accurate and timely data for indirect material, overtime productivity, pre-production, and scrap
  • Prepare monthly detailed reporting and analysis of actual financial results and forecast development that accurately depicts all known cost driver changes
  • Search out and correct inconsistent data, solve problems and develop new methods of analysis
  • Prepare special studies and business cases when necessary, providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support
  • Ensure all required and necessary accounting entries are processed timely and accurately
  • Maintain effective internal and accounting controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities
  • Support Global Manufacturing System (GMS) practices and Business Plan Deployment (BPD) processes as required (i.e. reporting, training, meeting participation, etc.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits

Additional Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

  • Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related
  • 3+ years of relevant experience
  • Budgeting & forecasting
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
  • Ability to clearly communicate (verbally and in writing) the financial implication of various decisions, including communication to the highest senior leaders
  • High level of analytical ability and problem-solving capability. Ability to work with large data sets converting it into information that drives action

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

  • Manufacturing financial system experience (i.e. SAP, Hyperion, Power BI)
  • Manufacturing Finance experience is a plus

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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Client-provided location(s): Lansing, MI, USA
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202511414
Employment Type: Full Time

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
    • Adoption Leave
    • Fertility Benefits
    • Adoption Assistance Program
    • Family Support Resources
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • Happy Hours
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K)
    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Stock Purchase Program
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Learning and Development Stipend
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Lunch and Learns
    • Internship Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Woman founded/led
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)

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