Financial Analyst - Fixed Cost

Hybrid Financial Analyst role in Warren, MI focused on fixed and variable costs, responsible for forecasting, budgeting, cash flow, and profitability analytics.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly forecasting for designated fixed and variable cost areas, partnering with business leaders to improve forecast accuracy and hit financial targets.
• Provide analytical support for SG&A decisions including headcount, CIB, and bundled services, delivering actionable recommendations based on financial modeling and trend analysis.
• Manage volume assumptions across the monthly forecast, as well as the budget and long-range planning processes.
• Aggregate the monthly cash flow forecast and assist with Treasury submissions.
• Evaluate results against forecast, budget, and prior year to detect trends, risks, and opportunities for performance optimization.
• Develop and apply financial models, business cases, run-rate views, and advanced analytics to influence current and future profitability.
• Prepare monthly operating reviews and KPI packs with clear insights and prepared responses to leadership inquiries.
• Act as a principal analyst in budget and long-term plan development by spotting trends and helping set ambitious yet achievable targets.
• Lead financial analysis in cross-functional initiatives, including operating expense reviews and evaluating new business opportunities.
• Question assumptions and steer informed business decisions through robust analysis and transparent business-case modeling.
• Monitor approved strategic changes throughout the year for incorporation into the long-range planning submissions.
• Assist with purchase order approvals, budget development, journal entries, and forecast submissions.
• Offer additional support for volume analysis and cash flow consolidation.
• Work independently in ambiguous, time-constrained situations while delivering accurate, timely, decision-ready work.
• Collaborate as an active, high-performing team member aligned with General Motors values.

Requirements

• Executive presence with the ability to engage senior leadership and frame issues clearly for decision making.
• Comfort navigating ambiguity and independently developing practical solutions.
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills, translating data into actionable recommendations.
• Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work across functions to drive business outcomes.
• Analytical mindset with a commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, able to explain complex financial topics to non-finance stakeholders.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or economics; MBA preferred.
• 2+ years of operating finance experience.
• Solid analytical capabilities and a strong foundation in corporate finance.
• Experience with common financial modeling methods such as NPV, payback, and cash flow analysis.
• Knowledge of corporate finance principles, including cash flow forecasting.
• Familiarity with basic accounting principles.
• Critical thinking and an inquisitive mindset to analyze issues and derive insights.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong modeling and valuation capabilities.
• Ability to deliver accurate, timely reporting and maintain effective controls.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand a digital product portfolio.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to structure presentations clearly.
• Ability to communicate key issues for action and decision making with clarity and brevity.
• Comfortable presenting to General Motors senior management.
• Relocation assistance is not available for this role.
• GM does not offer immigration sponsorship for this role; applicants needing sponsorship now or in the future should not apply.