GPSC Material Performance Finance Analyst

General Motors•Warren, MI

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The GPSC Finance Material Performance team is responsible for managing the commercial and technical budget and forecast with GM purchasing. This role includes a high level of visibility and is expected to work collaboratively with multiple stakeholders and peers across the purchasing / GPSC team. Driving transparency and accountability into commercial savings objectives is the primary function of this team. This finance analyst will support and be dedicated to a subset of CBS (Chassis / Body / Structures) commodities. We are seeking a bold analyst who is willing to develop relationships, share insights, and listen to our various stakeholders regarding commercial threats and opportunities. The ideal candidate for the role embodies GM’s behaviors and is motivated by the desire to drive profitability for the company. Must have a progressive track record with the ability to drive change, collaborate and influence across functions, effectively prioritizes work and thrive in a sometimes ambiguous yet fast-paced environment.

Requirements

3+ years of operating finance / purchasing experience or equivalent.
A bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or engineering.
Strong analytical skills.
Fundamental knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
Critical thinking, inquisitive mind and strong learning agility.
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues in order to provide insight and understand how metrics drive the right business decisions.
Advanced Excel skills coupled with strong modeling and AI skills.
Can provide accurate, timely and reliable reporting.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Structure presentations in straightforward, efficient manner that “tells a story”.
Communicate key issues for action/decision.
Comfortable in presenting data to various levels of the organization, from peer to peer to senior executives within finance and purchasing.

Nice To Haves

MBA or additional education in finance is a plus.
Prior work experience in CBS (chassis or body or structures) components a plus, either from a technical or purchasing perspective. Auto components include but not limited to body / chassis structures, brakes, axles, frames, cradles, and closures.
Dealing with Ambiguity – Comfortable with ambiguous problems, acting autonomously, and independently developing solutions
Critical Thinking/Problem Solving – Ability to translate data into analysis/recommendation with limited direction, challenge organizational inputs, articulate key issues, and identify improvement opportunities
Flexibility/Agility – Confident in fast paced environment with many variables; ability to multi-task and juggle several projects while displaying appropriate judgement on priority
Effective Team Player – Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively and lead cross-functional team to achieve Product Program profitability results
Analytical Thinker – Seeks new ways to solve problems
Communication Skills – Excellent verbal and written communication, including explaining complex financial topics to non-Finance colleagues

Responsibilities

Be the primary point of contact for the chassis / body / structure system commodity team.
Candidate will closely partner with purchasing and cross functional finance teams (value chain engineering, controllership, treasury, Legal, Tax and Customs) to ensure compliance and efficiency in threat and opportunity negotiation and mitigation.
Provide strong financial control over GM’s spend and continuous monitoring of GM commitment to managing forecast.
Lead cross functional teams and drive execution of long-term CBS cost savings.
Closely work with PPCO / VCE teams to understand expected cost drivers (labor, burden, material, SG&A, and profit).
Analyze and submit monthly forecasted material cost changes.
Analyze material cost trends at the vehicle level and proactively work to identify risks and opportunities to the financial forecast.
Prepare analysis and charts, as needed, to support GPSC Finance and Operational leadership reviews.
Develop and implement continuous improvement ideas to drive process efficiency, increase transparency into material cost, and improve product line profitability.
Prepare, participate and/or support cross-functional special studies as required.