Business Management Analyst

General Motors•Warren, MI

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role supports the research team with procurements, budget monitoring, and financial processes. The Business Management Analyst will be responsible for managing budgets, processing invoices, collaborating with purchasing departments, and creating/updating training materials. The position requires strong analytical, communication, and project management skills, with a focus on financial data accuracy and process efficiency.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field
1-2 years of experience in finance, purchasing or program management (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Knowledge of SAP/Ariba reporting systems
Ability to multi-task and manage numerous open tasks at one time
General knowledge of Power BI and GM budget, purchasing & invoice processes
Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Access and ability to learn advanced applications
Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
Detail-oriented and accurate particularly as it relates to financial data and tracking information
Project management skills, including ability to anticipate issues, plan needed tasks, and meet tight deadlines with high quality and strong attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to confidently work with internal cross-functional teams, external suppliers, and all levels of the organization

Nice To Haves

3+ years of experience in finance, purchasing or program management (internship or co-op experience will not be considered)
Proficiency in Power BI with ability to create dashboards
Leadership skills with a willingness to provide necessary guidance to improve and develop team procedures
Innovative nature to continually identify opportunities to improve processes and quality of deliverables
Ability to handle a variety of non-recurring special assignments as needed by Leadership
Ability to analyze/diagnose issues related to budget development and tracking, Purchasing or Financial issues
Self-motivated problem solver for departmental Purchasing, Finance Staff, and SAP concerns
Strong initiative and drive - willingness to ask questions and be resourceful
Excellent self-regulation ability – able to do assigned tasks without manager supervision
Effective problem-solving capabilities
Flexible with a desire to assist in improving the current Purchase/ Finance/ Tracking processes and database methodologies

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain monthly and yearly budgets, flagging and reporting concerns.
Lead monthly budget review meetings.
Correct and update entries in project and financial databases.
Process IAS and Rebills to appropriate organizations.
Prepare and distribute Divisional Accruals, Rebills, Direct Bill and Facility Schedule reports.
Assist with compiling data and creating future annual budgets.
Review invoices to ensure alignment with GM Policies and supplier quotations.
Provide support and guidance to the research team for procurements and assist with the purchasing process.
Collaborate with Purchasing to effectuate procurements and address challenges.
Monitor SC requests from analysts/managers and enter requests into SAP.
Manage PO alterations, PO2s and Spot Buys and process in FinTrack and SAP.
Verify information accuracy and alignment in Gemini/FinTrack.
Track and report supplier PO release information.
Monitor status changes of requested releases for POs.
Update FinTrack/Gemini with Purchase Order information.
Review, preliminarily approve and submit payment for supplier invoices.
Track databases to ensure supplier invoices alignment with process.
Update FinTrack Database and forward invoice information to requester for approval.
Monitor accrual report for projects lacking required invoices.
Review each invoice for finalization and/or other necessary action.
Complete SAP Backouts, if necessary, and close POs upon final invoice submission.
Lead monthly meetings with Purchasing addressing open issues and strategizing upcoming renewals/purchases.
Manage and maintain relationships with Purchasing, Finance and Suppliers.
Manage, create and update training materials for the business management and research teams.
Lead training for managers and analysts related to GCR and Purchasing Process, Forecasting and Gemini.
Create and modify processes to support the purchasing process and/or generate efficiencies.
Ensure GCR processes align with Purchasing’s processes and identify potential areas of improvement or necessary changes.