AVP Forecasting Planning and Analysis

GM Financial

$125K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Expert in forecasting and financial modeling with deep captive finance knowledge.
  • Strategic storyteller capable of conveying complex results at an executive level.
  • Strong enterprise finance acumen covering income statement, balance sheet, and capital.
  • Influential leader skilled at challenging assumptions to support decision-making.
  • Experienced in Oracle EPM or similar financial platforms for consolidation and reporting.
  • Proven track record in enhancing accuracy and efficiency in processes and controls.
  • Collaborative partner who earns credibility across Finance and executive leadership.

Responsibilities

  • Own and lead the entire enterprise forecasting process for informed executive decisions.
  • Drive financial narratives, facilitating CEO/CFO reviews while aligning insights across regions.
  • Influence stakeholders across various departments to deliver actionable financial analysis.
  • Enhance forecasting capabilities through improved processes, governance, and team development.

Benefits

  • 401K matching from day one
  • 12 weeks of fully paid bonding leave for new parents
  • Tuition assistance for professional development
  • Employee discounts on GM products
  • Paid time for community service
  • Nine company holidays observed
  • Flexible hybrid work environment, with 3 days in the office.
Full Job Description
Job Description

About the role:

This role sits at the center of the company's financial strategy, transforming complex business data into actionable insights that guide executive decision-making. As the AVP, Forecasting, Planning & Analysis, you will lead the global forecasting and planning process, driving enterprise-wide alignment across North America, International Operations, and key business lines.

You will own the consolidation and delivery of monthly forecasts, Annual Budget, and Long-Term Plan (LTP) cycles, shaping a clear and compelling financial narrative for senior leadership. Partnering closely with business and finance leaders, you will provide strategic guidance, challenge assumptions, and ensure a consistent, accurate view of the company's financial outlook.

This leader will oversee forecasting, performance reporting, variance analysis, and strategic planning across the balance sheet, income statement, and capital framework. Beyond delivering insights, you will champion continuous improvement by enhancing forecasting methodologies, strengthening financial controls, optimizing systems, and elevating executive-level reporting and presentations.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial acumen with a strategic mindset, exceptional executive communication skills, and a passion for driving organizational performance through data-driven decision making.

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

In this role you will:
  • Own and lead the enterprise forecasting process, delivering consolidated monthly forecasts, Budget, and Long-Term Plan (LTP) results that inform executive decision-making.
  • Drive the financial narrative, leading CEO/CFO reviews and aligning assumptions, risks, opportunities, and performance insights across regions and business lines.
  • Partner and influence across GM, FP&A, Treasury, Accounting, and executive leadership to deliver actionable analysis, identify key drivers, and guide strategic decisions.
  • Transform and elevate forecasting capabilities by strengthening governance, enhancing processes and systems, and developing a high-performing, engaged team.


Qualifications

What makes you an ideal candidate?

Expert in forecasting and financial modeling, with deep knowledge of captive finance business drivers.
• Strategic storyteller who turns complex financial results into clear, executive-level insights.
• Strong enterprise finance acumen, with expertise across the income statement, balance sheet, capital, and liquidity.
• Influential leader who challenges assumptions and drives informed decision-making.
• Experienced with Oracle EPM or similar platforms, including consolidation, forecasting, and reporting.
• Process and controls champion with a track record of improving accuracy, governance, and efficiency.
• Collaborative business partner who builds credibility across Finance, Investor Relations, and executive leadership.
• Proven people leader who develops high-performing teams and fosters a culture of continuous improvement.

Work Experience
5-7 years in financial forecasting Req
3-5 years managing people and/or leadership experience Req
5-7 years in securitization structuring Pref
Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance Required
Master's Degree or CPA 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.

Compensation: Competitive salary and bonus eligibility.

Work Life Balance: Flexible hybrid work environment, 3-days a week in office.

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