VP Financial Planning & Analysis- GM Financial Bank

GM Financial•Salt Lake, UT

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

The VP Financial Planning and Analysis- GM Financial Bank provides direction for several primary areas: Financial Analysis, Financial Analysis and Planning, Cost Analysis and Activity Based Costing. This team member plans, directs and coordinates financial activities, providing accurate and timely financial and related statistical information to effectively maximize company profitability. This role is responsible for driving financial planning, analysis, and reporting activities by evaluating company performance, identifying trends, and supporting strategic decision-making through forecasting, budgeting, and cost analysis. The position partners closely with business leaders and the parent company's finance team to deliver accurate financial insights, improve operational efficiency, and ensure the achievement of corporate financial goals.

Requirements

Advanced knowledge of Activity Based Costing (ABC) and Standard Costing principles.
Proficiency with financial analysis systems, including Oracle, SAP, PeopleSoft, Hyperion, Cognos, and Everest.
Advanced expertise in financial modeling and valuation tools, including NPV and IRR.
Strong understanding of corporate finance and accounting principles.
Knowledge of auto lending products, including loans, leases, and floorplan financing.
Skilled in budgeting, forecasting, and trend-based financial planning.
Experience managing projects and implementing financial strategies and processes.
Advanced Excel skills, including macros, pivot tables, charting, and data analysis.
Ability to interpret financial documents and perform complex financial analysis.
Demonstrated leadership, communication, presentation, and business writing skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across all management levels.
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
Greater than 10 years (advanced degrees and/or certifications may compensate for lesser experience) required
Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Information Systems (additional business experience may compensate for lack of advanced degrees) required
CPA required

Nice To Haves

Master’s Degree Preferred

Responsibilities

Analyze monthly/quarterly/yearly financial results of the total company and communicate important trends and measures
Develop and maintain short and long term corporate planning models
Collaborate with parent company financial planning and analysis team to ensure alignment with corporate budgeting and forecasting processes
Supply business unit owners with tools and metrics to complete segment analysis
Direct the preparation and distribution of monthly/quarterly/yearly financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate completion of each and that fiscal goals are being met
Recommends and initiates special projects and service goals and analyzes the financial details of past, present and expected operations in order to identify development opportunities and areas where improvement is needed
Evaluate and oversee the a Cost Accounting/Analysis function
Evaluate and assign activities associated with completion of processes performed in the Company using agreed upon allocation methods
Gather and analyze activity cost data to identify operational improvement opportunities
Supply forecast for financial disclosures and management review
Prepare ad hoc analysis for management