Financial Analyst I Financial Planning and Analysis

Why GM Financial?

GM Financial is the wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of General Motors and is headquartered in Fort Worth, U.S. We are a global provider of auto finance solutions, with operations in North America, South America, and the Asia Pacific region. Through our long-standing relationships with auto dealers, we offer attractive retail financing and lease programs to meet the needs of each customer. We also offer commercial lending products to dealers to help them finance and grow their businesses.

At GM Financial, our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes new ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Our Purpose: We pioneer the innovations that move and connect people to what matters

This position will be posted until filled. 

Working under the direction of the Assistant Vice President of FP&A, the analyst will be the lead to providing visibility for GMF operating expenses. Performing monthly reviews of actual costs to facilitate a comparison against budget and forecast data will be critical to success.  Reporting on monthly financials is required to perform standard financial control processes to support management reporting on a monthly basis.  The analyst will need to provide month end close support, serving as key liaison between Finance and Corporate Accounting groups. The analyst will also participate in establishing and defining the annual budget plan for several countries across the organization.

In this role you will:

• Analyze financial information, including trends and forecasts
• Develop, evaluate, and monitor short/long term corporate forecasting models.
• Analyze monthly/quarterly/yearly financial results and communicate important trends and measurements.
• Create various balance sheet, revenue, and expense forecasts for disclosures and business scenarios.
• Perform variance analysis and research to explain any differences.
• Assist in the creation of the annual corporate budget.
• Maintain thorough knowledge of financial data/information sources.
• Prepare ad hoc analysis for management.
• Support the Financial Planning Analysis Manager or AVP Forecasting, Planning, and Analysis by performing special projects such as analysis of trends and investigation of specific issues.

What makes you an ideal candidate?

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) or like products.
• Working knowledge of Corporate Finance and Accounting.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting financial documents.
• Advanced Excel skills (i.e., recording and debugging macros, charting, pivot tables).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use historical trends to develop dynamic budgeting and forecasting models.
• Basic knowledge of data mining tools such as Access, SAS, and SQL.
• Knowledge of financial models and tools such as NPV, IRR, etc.
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively.
• Normal office environment.
• Flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours.

Work Experience & Education

• 1-3 years business experience preferably in Financial Planning and Analysis or Accounting Pref
• Bachelor’s Degree Finance or Accounting or related field Required

What We Offer: Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401K matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay and nine company holidays.

Our Culture: Our team members define and shape our culture — an environment that welcomes innovative ideas, fosters integrity, and creates a sense of community and belonging. Here we do more than work — we thrive.

Compensation: Competitive pay and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 2-days a week in office.

NOTE: We are unable to consider candidates who require visa sponsorship for this position

This position is not open to agency submissions