Manager, Core IT Financial Management

General Motors•Warren, MI

3d•$153,700 - $203,900•Hybrid

About The Position

This role leads the financial management function for the full Core IT portfolio, which spans networking, client engineering, collaboration, software developer experience, platforms, and on-premise infrastructure. You will own forecast and budget governance, drive the SAP/PO process end-to-end, and build the analytics and reporting infrastructure that gives leadership clear, accurate visibility into $800M+ in annual technology spend. This is a high-visibility role that requires both sharp financial acumen and the operational judgment to work across a large, matrixed organization. You will manage a team, partner closely with Finance, Procurement, and supplier-facing functions, and play a central role in establishing financial controls and governance practices that scale.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
7+ years of experience in financial management, budgeting, or technology finance, with demonstrated ownership of large, complex portfolios
3+ years of leadership experience. Proven experience managing a team, with a track record of developing analysts and holding a team accountable to deadlines and quality standards
Deep proficiency with SAP, including the PO and invoicing process in a large enterprise environment
Strong command of financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecast methodology
Experience with enterprise reporting tools and a working knowledge of data analytics; ability to design and interpret dashboards and financial summaries
Demonstrated ability to operate in a matrixed organization and manage relationships across Finance, IT, and Procurement stakeholders
High proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; comfort working with large datasets
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to translate financial complexity into clear, concise summaries for senior leadership

Nice To Haves

MBA or equivalent advanced degree
Experience with technology spend governance frameworks, including software asset management, telecom expense management, or contract lifecycle management
Familiarity with ServiceNow SPM, Databricks, or similar enterprise planning and analytics platforms
Experience building or maturing financial controls and compliance practices in a technology organization
Background in showback or chargeback model design and implementation
Exposure to IT procurement and vendor management processes, including supplier performance and contract governance
Experience supporting or leading financial transformation initiatives, including automation of manual reporting processes
Strong GM knowledge, including familiarity with GM financial systems, governance processes, and organizational structure

Responsibilities

Own the Core IT budget and forecast process across all technology categories, including networking, client engineering, collaboration, software developer experience, platforms, and on-premise infrastructure
Lead the SAP/PO process for non-people technology spend, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution across approximately 350 supplier relationships
Build and maintain financial reporting mechanisms that give leadership real-time visibility into spend performance, variances, and risks
Partner with IT Finance and Procurement to drive alignment on actuals, commitments, and accruals; identify and close gaps before they escalate
Develop and operationalize automated reporting and analytics processes to reduce manual effort and improve data accuracy
Manage and develop a team of financial analysts, setting clear expectations and building capability in financial modeling, process discipline, and stakeholder communication
Serve as the primary point of contact for budget escalations, finance queries, and variance explanations across the Core IT portfolio
Support planning cycles including annual operating plans, mid-year reforecasts, and executive-level financial reviews
Drive continuous improvement in financial controls and compliance practices across the portfolio
Collaborate with Software Asset Management, Vendor Management, and Procurement to ensure financial data integrity across contract and supplier systems