Enterprise Technology Financial Analyst I

GM Financial•Arlington, TX

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Enterprise Technology Financial Analyst I supports and enhances enterprise technology costs by optimizing efficiency, cost, scale, and quality. The role maintains department budgets and headcount tracking, improves operational processes, and provides recommendations through reporting, ad hoc data mining, and analysis. It summarizes and updates technology budgets and shares details with department leaders. The analyst participates in business and system-related projects, collaborating with other functional areas and external vendors or partners as needed. The role also advances operational excellence by identifying procedural efficiencies related to budgeting, technology platforms, and auditing.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
0–2 years of experience in financial analysis, budgeting, technology financial oversight, or a related field required.
Expert knowledge of Microsoft Excel and BI tools.
Demonstrated understanding of and experience in accounting or financial management.
Understanding of data analysis, spreadsheet modeling, data mining, and query tools.
Advanced skills with Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Effective written and verbal presentation skills.
Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple and varied projects and balance numerous tasks in a time-sensitive environment.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Ability to build and maintain effective relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders.
Proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues.
Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation.
Ability to collaborate with various departments to achieve digital technology service goals.
Ability to use AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, to support daily work and evaluate AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias.
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
Additional certifications in digital technology, IT asset management, service management, or related areas.
Additional certifications in technical asset management, vendor management, or related areas.
Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights.
Familiarity with AI-assisted research, summarization, and content generation.
Continuous education and professional development to stay current with industry trends and best practices.

Responsibilities

Analyze technology costs, identify cost-optimization opportunities, and recommend improvements or consolidations.
Assist leadership and FP&A with finance-related requests, including requisitions, purchase orders, staffing requests, and ad hoc reports.
Partner with cost center owners to provide clear ROI reporting on budget allocations and new spending requests.
Build partnerships with internal customers to understand operational procedures and strategies for executing Enterprise Technology initiatives.
Perform reporting, ad hoc data mining, and analysis to support budget-related information requests.
Present monthly budget analysis and reporting to management in a clear, concise, accurate, and actionable format.
Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of budget-related data and information sources.
Identify processes and create efficiencies in financial planning and work capacity.
Develop dashboards, reports, and presentations.
Research issues and problems, escalating as needed and following through to resolution.