Financial Analyst I Financial Planning and Analysis

GM Financial•Fort Worth, TX

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position will be posted until filled. Working under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of FP&A, the analyst will be the lead to providing visibility for GMF operating expenses. Performing monthly reviews of actual costs to facilitate a comparison against budget and forecast data will be critical to success. Reporting on monthly financials is required to perform standard financial control processes to support management reporting on a monthly basis. The analyst will need to provide month end close support, serving as key liaison between Finance and Corporate Accounting groups. The analyst will also participate in establishing and defining the annual budget plan for several countries across the organization.

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 such as NPV, IRR, etc.
Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
Working effectively within an AI enabled environment: Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection
1-3 years business experience preferably in Financial Planning and Analysis or Accounting
Bachelor’s Degree Finance or Accounting or related field

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.