General Motors

Financial Analyst II - IT Services

General Motors$70K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Strong knowledge of data mining tools and business intelligence software (e.g., MS Office Suites, SQL, Cognos, SAP BPC)
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems, particularly Oracle
  • Solid understanding of GAAP and business practices in finance and IT
  • Experience with developing and evaluating financial documentation like requisitions and purchase orders
  • Strong analytical skills for data synthesis and insightful reporting
  • Intermediate Excel skills, including macros and VBA proficiency
  • Effective communication skills for both written and verbal presentations

Responsibilities

  • Perform analytical tasks to track and document IT expenditures
  • Manage and analyze the annual IT budget
  • Prepare financial reports for senior management decision-making
  • Conduct account reconciliations and variance analysis
  • Evaluate IT financial performance and proposals
  • Support IT and FP&A teams with finance inquiries and documents
  • Maintain detailed documentation of financial processes

Benefits

  • Generous benefits package from day one including 401K matching
  • Bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid)
  • Tuition assistance and training opportunities
  • GM employee auto discount and nine company holidays
  • Flexible hybrid work environment requiring only two days in the office each week
Full Job Description
Job Description

This position will be posted until filled.

Responsibilities

About the role:

The Financial Analyst II - IT Services has a fundamental role in the development, tracking, reporting and analysis of IT budget. This team member will act as liaison between IT and Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) on IT financial matters. This position requires significant coordination and strong collaboration with other departments and business partners in order to provide support. Candidate will work with the IT Finance, GM International Operations and FP&A to represent the accounting and finance areas on operational activities and strategic initiatives. May also perform system configuration, testing, end-user training and end-user support for the processes after implementation. The analyst will be an excellent communicator who thrives on solving problems and working in a team environment. Understanding of accounting policies, principles and procedures. This role will also play a key role in the implementation of IT/process projects.

In this role you will:
  • Perform analytical work, involving the identification, compilation, and documentation of IT expenditures, for purposes of expense/headcount tracking, project costing and show-back reporting
  • Fundamentally manage and contribute in all aspects of the annual IT budget and analysis
  • Prepare financial reports and present with reliable conclusions to enable senior management use to the data to make informed business decisions and implement effective strategies
  • Perform complex account reconciliations, analysis variances to budget and communicate trends and measures
  • Evaluate and analyze a variety of financial results and indicators such as IT expenses, capital expenditures, depreciation, proposals, operating performance, financial statements, etc.
  • Support IT personnel, and FP&A, with finance related inquiries/requests, including, but not limited to requisitions, purchase orders, SOWs, funding documents and reforecasts
  • Prepare and maintain detailed and comprehensive documentation of processes and procedures
  • Provide business counseling to cost center owners and management
  • With minimal supervision, work in a collaborative and constructive manner with internal stakeholders and various business units to complete tasks with time sensitive deadlines
  • Assist in business case development


Qualifications

What makes You an ideal candidate?
  • Strong working knowledge of data mining and business intelligence tools such as MS Office Suites, SQL, Cognos and SAP Business Planning & Consolidation
  • Working knowledge of ERP systems such as (e.g. Oracle)
  • Solid understanding Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and business practices and concepts, as it relates to IT and the financial industry
  • Experience developing, evaluating and researching requisitions, purchase orders, SOWs and funding documents
  • Working knowledge of business processes for supported business groups
  • Strong knowledge of GM Financial's core business functions
  • Working knowledge of information technology systems, infrastructure and operations
  • Working knowledge of finance/accounting principles Identifying and resolving problems by using analytical techniques and innovative approaches
  • Experience developing, evaluating, and researching requisitions, purchase orders, SOWs, and funding documentsStrong analytical skills, with proven ability to synthesize and analyze large amounts of data, develop insights and recommendations and transform them into easily-understood data visualizations and compelling presentations
  • Intermediate Excel skills (developing/decoding macros & VBA, pivot tables, charts, financial calculations)
  • Creative and innovative thinker, willing to explore ideas and make impacts, improvements or change
  • Strong organizational, time management and project management skills
  • Ability to formulate action plans and timelines and execute plans
  • Self-motivated, detail oriented with the ability to manage multiple projects with time sensitive deadlines, with minimal supervision
  • Effective written and oral communication to convey information in a clear and concise manner
  • At all times, maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of information
  • At all times, maintain confidentiality and protect the privacy of informationAdvanced accounting certifications PrefNormal office environment subject to stressful situations
  • Limited travel may be required to support business needs
  • Flexible schedule with possibility of working long hours may be required


Additional Knowledge and Skills

Working effectively within an AI enabled environment:
  • Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work
  • Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias
  • Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights
  • Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation
  • Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection


Work Experience & Education
  • 2-4 years of experience in a similar role Required
  • High School Diploma
  • Bachelor's Degree in related field or equivalent work or military experience 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 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

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General Motors Company engages in the manufacture and sale of cars and trucks in the United States, China, Brazil, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and Italy. It offers sedans, crossovers, sport utility vehicles, pick-up trucks, coupes, sports/convertibles and hybrid vehicles, hatchbacks/wagons, and vans, as well as mini cars in India. The company also provides parts and accessories, such as iPod and MP3 compatibility, mobility accessories, performance parts, AC parts and services, and merchandise. In addition, it offers vehicle safety, security, and information services. The company provides used vehicles. It offers its products through dealers and distributors. General Motors Company was formerly known as NGMCO, Inc. and changed its name to General Motors Company in July 2009. The company was incorporated in 2009 and is based in Detroit, Michigan. It operates manufacturing facilities in India, the United States, and Canada. General Motors Company operates as a subsidiary of the United States Department of The Treasury. General Motors led global vehicle sales for 77 consecutive years from 1931 through 2007, longer than any other automaker, and is currently among the world's largest automakers by vehicle unit sales. General Motors acts in most countries outside the USA via wholly-owned subsidiaries but operates in China through 10 joint ventures. GM's OnStar subsidiary provides vehicle safety, security, and information services. In 2009, General Motors shed several brands, closing Saturn, Pontiac, and Hummer, and emerged from a government-backed Chapter 11 reorganization. In 2010, GM made an initial public offering IPOs to date and returned to profitability later that year.

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Size
157,000 employees
Market Cap
$46.9 billion
Industry
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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