Description
This role is categorized as onsite. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to [Detroit- Hamtramck Assembly Center, Detroit MI] on a full-time basis.
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.
Drive the Business
- Understand the plant operating patterns & budget, to be able to analyze and present clear and concise financial stories
- Provide financial data to plant leaders to support achievement of cost targets
- Drive cost savings across the plant via the 'cost council' forums
- Prepare special studies; providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and build strong business relationships
- Financial oversight for third party supplier network (VAA, LOC, SA)
Look to the Future
- Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis
- Proactively seek opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback)
- Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics)
- Create a Budget & LTP that achieves demand goals and optimizes plant efficiencies
Close the Books
- Prepare month-end reports & analysis of actual financial results and driver based forecast
- Develop thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures
- Ensure necessary accounting entries are processed and reconciled monthly in accordance with GM policies and procedures
- Maintain effective internal controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities, including support of process risk management
- Responsible for reporting monthly results and variance analysis internally & to Manf. HQ
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
Additional Description
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree: business, accounting, finance, economics or related
- 3+ years of experience in finance or accounting
- High level of oral and written communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
- Demonstrated strong analytical skills and technical aptitude
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with various groups
- Thorough knowledge of accounting theory and practice
- Demonstrated organizational skills and a high level of initiative
- High degree of proficiency with excel, including formulas & functions
- 5% travel locally
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge of SAP
- Previous operations finance experience
- GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE.
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