General Motors

Analyst / Senior Analyst - Operating Finance

Posted on: 4 Mar 2021

Detroit, MI

Job Description

About GM

Theres never been a more exciting time to work for General Motors.

To achieve our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion, we need people to join us who are passionate about creating safer, better and more sustainable ways for people to get around. This bold vision wont happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future.

Why Work for Us

Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.

Job Description

GM Operating Finance is looking for highly motivated, results driven individuals that possess strong analytic and technical skills. You'll execute strategic initiatives that drive higher corporate profitability while partnering with global cross-functional teams.

Opportunities exist in Manufacturing, Global Purchasing and Supply Chain, Global Product Development, Financial Planning and Analysis, Sales Service and Marketing and Customer Care and Aftersales.

Responsibilities

* Execute all the primary functions of Corporate Finance planning, budgeting, advising, analyzing, presenting, and deciding

* Develop and present insights and well thought out recommendations to leaders

* Develop and utilize financial modeling techniques to evaluate risks and opportunities

* Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis to streamline decision making

* Seek out and correct inconsistent data; find and fix root cause of inconsistencies, understand the drivers

* Collaborate and coordinate information flow with other staffs and business units for optimal corporate decisions

* Learn and partner with the specific business that would be supported (Product Development, Supply Chain, Sales Service and Marketing, Manufacturing, etc.)

* Present to GM Senior Management and communicate key issues for action/decision (the 30 second rule)

* Provide accurate, timely, and reliable reporting and controls

Additional Job Description

Qualifications

* Strong analytical skills/fundamental knowledge of Corporate Finance

* 2+ years of Finance experience as an Analyst in Corporate Finance, Industrials, Treasury, Investment Banking, or Consulting

* Bachelor's or masters degree in business, finance, economics, or related area

* Knowledge of corporate finance principles including ability to perform balance sheet analysis, net income statement analysis, cash flow statement analysis, etc.

* Experience with common financial tools: ROI, NPV

* Advanced Excel & PowerPoint skills

* Strong modeling and financial valuation skills

* Familiarity with accounting principles

Desired Skills

* Strong verbal and written communication skills

* Ability to coordinate and manage tasks within a broader project

* Work with a sense of urgency and prioritize of projects

* Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision

* Proactively work to resolve issues and move project tasks forward

* Ability to relate project with business objectives and results, integrate with business purpose

* Teamwork/Leadership Skills ability to work with people within and outside group

Benefits Overview

The goal of the General Motors total rewards program is to support the health and well-being of you and your family. Our comprehensive compensation plan incudes, the following benefits, in addition to many others:
Paid time off including vacation days, holidays, and parental leave for mothers, fathers and adoptive parents;
Healthcare (including a triple tax advantaged health savings account and wellness incentive), dental, vision and life insurance plans to cover you and your family;
Company and matching contributions to 401K savings plan to help you save for retirement;
Global recognition program for peers and leaders to recognize and be recognized for results and behaviors that reflect our company values;
Tuition assistance and student loan refinancing;
Discount on GM vehicles for you, your family and friends.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers. We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. GM is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.

General Motors

Detroit, MI

We envision a future of zero crashes, zero emissions and zero congestion, and we have committed ourselves to leading the way toward this future.

General Motors has been pushing the limits of transportation and technology for over 100 years. Today, we are in the midst of a transportation revolution. And we have the ambition, the talent and the technology to realize the safer, better and more sustainable world we want.

As an open, inclusive company, we’re also creating an environment where everyone feels welcomed and valued for who they are. One team, where all ideas are considered and heard, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential, with a culture based in respect, integrity, accountability and equality.

Our team brings wide-ranging perspectives and experiences to solving the complex transportation challenges of today and tomorrow.

Headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, GM is:

Over 180,000 people
Serving 6 continents
Across 23 time zones
Speaking 70 languages

At General Motors, innovation is our north star. As the first automotive company to mass-produce an affordable electric car, and the first to develop an electric starter and air bags, GM has always pushed the limits of engineering.

GM is the only company with a fully integrated solution to produce self-driving vehicles at scale.
We are committed to an all-electric future.
2.6 billion EV miles have been driven by drivers of five GM electrified models, including the Chevrolet Bolt EV.

Our future depends on responsible stewardship of the earth, and we continually seek creative and innovative solutions for the environment. Our policies and technologies promote a cleaner planet from supply chain to manufacturing to the vehicles we put on the road.

Across 14 recent new-vehicle launches, we’ve trimmed an average of 357 pounds per vehicle, saving 35 million gallons of gasoline and avoiding 312,000 metric tons of CO2 emissions per year.

Today, our vehicle manufacturing process has the lowest environmental footprint in our history, thanks to steady progress toward achieving our 2020 operational commitments to reduce energy, carbon, water and waste intensity.

We are General Motors. We transformed how the world moved through the last century. And we’re determined to do it again as we redefine mobility to serve our customers and shareholders and solve societal challenges.

 

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