Financial Analyst I Financial Planning and Analysis

General Motors • Fort Worth, TX

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About The Position

The Financial Analyst I will perform analysis of financial information encompassing financial statement forecasting. This team member will also assist in the preparation of various models and financial reports used in the monthly and quarterly financial forecast. You will serve as a subject matter expert and ensure projects are delivered on time.

Requirements

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) or similar products
• Working knowledge of Corporate Finance and Accounting
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting financial documents
• Advanced Excel skills (i.e., recording and debugging macros, charting, pivot tables)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to use historical trends to develop dynamic budgeting and forecasting models
• Basic knowledge of data mining tools such as Access, SAS, and SQL
• Knowledge of financial models and tools, including NPV, IRR, etc.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information, including trends and forecasts
• Develop, evaluate, and monitor short/long term corporate forecasting models
• Analyze monthly/quarterly/yearly financial results and communicate important trends and measurements
• Create various balance sheet, revenue, and expense forecasts for disclosures and business scenarios
• Perform variance analysis and research to explain any differences
• Assist in the creation of the annual corporate budget
• Maintain thorough knowledge of financial data/information sources
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for management
• Support the Financial Planning Analysis Manager or AVP Forecasting, Planning, and Analysis by performing special projects such as analysis of trends and investigation of specific issues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree