Electrical & SDV Forecasting and Financial Planner

GM•Warren, MI

15h•Onsite

About The Position

The Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV organization is seeking innovative individuals who are passionate about tackling meaningful work that will shape the future of the automotive industry. This role is for those who embrace change, push through obstacles, and take ownership of complex problems. While there will be challenging days, the role offers purpose, flexibility to prioritize family, and the support of a people-first culture. The purpose of this role is to support this diverse technical organization through financial planning, forecasting, and budget management, contributing to the company's culture and strategy for the future. As a Forecasting and Financial Planner, you will serve as a strategic partner for leadership to ensure clarity, alignment, and effective execution across the organization, supporting leaders and the broader organization to achieve goals for plants and customers.

Requirements

2+ years of experience in financial planning & analysis, budgeting, or business operations.
5+ years of professional experience ideally in manufacturing, engineering, or technology environments.
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills, with experience managing multiple funding streams (operations, capital, project funding).
Ability to lead through influence by building trust, fostering collaboration across functions, and guiding stakeholders toward shared objectives without direct authority.
Proven ability to articulate visionary concepts effectively and communicate professionally and concisely to all levels of leadership.
Start-up mentality - be tenacious, adaptable, and curious.
Lead projects through the entire creative lifecycle, from ideation to implementation.
This role requires up to 10% domestic and international travel.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of Manufacturing, technical, and business processes.
Familiarity with GM planning and financial systems (or equivalent large-scale enterprise tools such as SAP).
Experience identifying and implementing opportunities to automate business processes and leverage AI-enabled tools to improve forecasting, reporting, decision-making, and overall organizational efficiency.

Responsibilities

Own department financial planning for Global Manufacturing Electrical & SDV, including annual budget cycles, monthly/quarterly forecasts, and year-end outlooks.
Lead forecasting, purchase requests, and tracking for operations and capital, non-program, and program funding, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities and corporate targets.
Translate financials into clear, accessible stories and visuals that help the team understand where we are, where we’re going, and why.
Quantify and communicate the impact of initiatives—cost savings, efficiency gains, and quality improvements—linking them back to team goals, KPIs, and values.
Execute and improve internal business processes for the organization including a variety of special assignments.
Foster a forward-thinking, people-first work culture that embraces change and navigates future organizational and industry challenges.
Build and nurture strategic relationships across various functions including manufacturing, program management, finance, and purchasing to synergize efforts towards future innovations.