Job Description

Work Arrangement

This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to GM Lansing Grand River Assembly, MI four times per week, at minimum.

The Role

This position works as a key partner with plant operating leadership, giving timely and relevant reports, analysis and advice that drives business decisions.  This team member will be looked to for recommendations that; drive profitability, mitigate risks and solve business problems. This work involves a high level of collaboration, judgement, decision-making, accuracy, creativity, and initiative.

What You'll Do (Responsibilities)

The Senior Plant Finance Analyst participates in plant staff functions and is responsible for all plant financial requirements

Prepare, analyze and review plant budget, forecast, and business plan financial information and performance measurements

Identify improvement opportunities and proactively implement solutions

Provide support and assistance to departments and staff heads in achieving appropriate cost targets by providing accurate and timely data for indirect material, overtime productivity, pre-production, and scrap

Prepare monthly detailed reporting and analysis of actual financial results and forecast development that accurately depicts all known cost driver changes

Search out and correct inconsistent data, solve problems and develop new methods of analysis

Prepare special studies and business cases when necessary, providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support

Ensure all required and necessary accounting entries are processed timely and accurately

Maintain effective internal and accounting controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities

Support Global Manufacturing System (GMS) practices and Business Plan Deployment (BPD) processes as required (i.e. reporting, training, meeting participation, etc.)

This job may be eligible for relocation benefits



Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelors degree in finance, accounting or related

3+ years of relevant experience

Budgeting & forecasting

Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Ability to clearly communicate (verbally and in writing) the financial implication of various decisions, including communication to the highest senior leaders

High level of analytical ability and problem-solving capability. Ability to work with large data sets converting it into information that drives action

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)

Manufacturing financial system experience (i.e. SAP, Hyperion, Power BI)

Manufacturing Finance experience is a plus

GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)



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