Financial Analyst I - Financial Plan & Analysis Corp Finance - GM Financial

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.

About the role

The Financial Analyst I will perform financial analysis in several primary areas: Financial Planning, Financial Analysis, Financial Administration. This team member assists in maximizing the profitability of the company by actively participating in the analytics of the departments/areas supported. Responsibilities also include ensuring compliance with all financial policies of the company, analyzing company operations to identify profit improvement opportunities, and assisting management in analytics.

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
• 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 a dream candidate?

• Strong working knowledge of MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access) or like products
• Working knowledge of Corporate Finance and Accounting
• Maintain working knowledge of data and information sources
• Ability to learn and operate data mining tools such as Access, SAS an SQL
• Ability to manage projects
• Ability to use historical trends to develop dynamic budgeting and forecasting models
• Ability to work well with all levels of management
• Analytical and quantitative skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Possess skills in spreadsheet applications
• Basic knowledge of data mining tools such as Access, SAS, and SQL
• Knowledge of financial models and tools such as NPV, IRR, etc

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting required
• 0-2 years in Financial Planning and Analysis or Accounting preferred

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

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