Ultium Cells FPA Manager - GM Seconded
2 days ago• Warren, MI
Description
The Ultium Cells FP&A Manager - GM Seconded will serve as a key finance leader supporting Ultium Cells manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, supporting long-term planning, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to enable informed decision-making in a fast-growing, joint venture environment. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A and manufacturing finance experience, proven people leadership, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, global setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate financial performance of the supported business unit against long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
- Support creation of annual and long-range financial objectives aligned to the business partner's plans for growth, expansion, and profitability.
- Prepare, and as needed, present monthly financial reports, including: profit and loss, forecast vs. budget, cash flow and key performance indicators
- Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, including SOX compliance and adherence to GM and Ultium Cells financial policies and procedures.
- Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business partners, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner to operations and functional leaders.
- Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, including: assigning stretch opportunities, providing leadership exposure, engaging in career discussions and regular feedback, coaching and performance optimization
- Model GM behaviors and leadership values, demonstrating commitment to personal development and to creating a positive, inclusive "Workplace of Choice" culture.
- Help the team and business partners connect daily activities to the bigger picture, clearly linking projects and analyses to operational strategy and enterprise goals.
- Anticipate partner needs and proactively bring forward insights, risks, and opportunities rather than reacting after the fact.
- Support prioritization of workload and resources, helping create a clear, data-driven view to influence decision-making and facilitate collaboration across functions and staffs.
- Drive high-quality financial analysis, including framing key assumptions, scenario analysis, and clear storytelling that enables leaders to make informed choices.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
- 8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally including FP&A, business partnering, or operations finance.
- 2+ years of people management experience, leading, coaching, and developing finance professionals.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization.
- Experience in a manufacturing environment, such as plant finance, cost analysis, or operations support.
Preferred Qualifications
- Proficiency in Korean language (written and/or spoken), enabling effective collaboration in a global, joint venture context.
- Experience with SAP, Power BI, or similar ERP and reporting/visualization tools.
- Prior experience supporting automotive, battery, or large-scale industrial manufacturing environments.
- Demonstrated success operating in a joint venture or multinational environment, balancing multiple stakeholders and governance structures.
- Strong executive presence with the ability to simplify complex topics and communicate clearly with senior leaders.
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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]
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Client-provided location(s): Warren, MI
Job ID: General_Motors-JR-202606452
Employment Type: FULL_TIME
Posted: 2026-03-24T23:58:43
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Health and Wellness
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- Health Reimbursement Account
- Dental Insurance
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- HSA
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- Non-Birth Parent or Paternity Leave
- Adoption Leave
- Fertility Benefits
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- 401(K) With Company Matching
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