Sr. Financial Analyst – Global Product Cost Transformation

General Motors•Warren, MI

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Transact to Deliver (TTD) Transformation team within Global Business Solutions is focused on driving a disruptive shift in strategy, structure, systems, processes and technology across the enterprise. We strive to be global strategic business partners, delivering world class Finance and Accounting transformational solutions. As a member of the TTD transformational team, you will work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to provide a fresh perspective and deliver business results. You will gain cutting edge technology experience (SAP S4 Hanna) and cross functional exposure that will allow you the flexibility to manage and develop your career.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with major in accounting, finance, IT, business administration or related
5 years in finance or accounting experience
Experience/knowledge of SAP preferably in S4 Hana financial system functionality
Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills
Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated commitment to teamwork and partnerships
Ability to be a change agent, using influence, education and persuasion to build relationships and gain support for difficult changes
Ability to transform existing processes and design a future state aligned with a newly envisioned operating model
Exceptional organizational skills, with demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple priorities in a matrix organization
Outstanding verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with all levels of management
Demonstrated ability to ask tough questions respectfully and maintain poise when challenged by others, including leadership
Ability to look ahead and identify potential risks/issues before they come to fruition and to recommend and plan actions accordingly
Highly proficient personal computing skills and technology drive (e.g., Excel, PowerPoint, Visio)
Ability to prioritize assignments/projects, multitask within aggressive time constraints, and work with minimal supervision

Nice To Haves

CPA
Product Cost, Inventory Accounting, Accounts Payable, Consolidation
General Ledger system or process experience
Finance and Accounting system implementation experience
Internal controls experience and knowledge

Responsibilities

Meet with multiple levels of the organization across different business functions to identify, understand, and document business processes related to Product Cost and Inventories
Facilitate discussions with business and IT stakeholders to identify current state pain points and business requirements for improved future state operations
Develop process improvement, system implementation, and project management skills
Collaborate with Transformation workstreams to implement standards for master data management and process improvements leveraging digital solutions
Develop system requirements, prepare user acceptance test plans, assist with performing testing, support technology deployments, and perform hyper-care activities
Gain cutting edge technology experience (SAP S4 Hanna) and cross functional exposure that will allow you the flexibility to manage and develop your career.
Lead key areas of the Global Product Cost transformational roadmap projects using Agile approach (Planning, Design, UAT, Training, Change Management, Implementation, Customer Experience, and Hypercare)
Assess current state processes and develop future state system requirements/ processes to drive efficiencies, standardization, improve customer experience with the objective of best in class
Solutioning of pain points
Interact and effectively present ideas to leadership
Develop and present training materials to a global audience
Develop standardized reporting tools and dashboards to enhance customer experience
Build relationships and effectively work with Transformation, Information Technology, Business Units, Controllership and Finance Organizations
Provide customer support and drive the utilization of new toolsets and technology throughout the organization
Support Business during go live and hyper-care
Direct and/or indirect supervision of implementation teams and business resources
Lead and/or support special projects including process improvements, scope determination, stakeholder communications, project deliverables and timeline adherence
Drive integration across the transformation teams and integrated ecosystem