General Motors

Senior Financial Analyst, GM Defense Programs

General Motors • $95K — $115K *
Warren, MI 48089Hybrid
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
  • Strong knowledge of financial reporting/accounting concepts
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
  • Ability to work independently and collaboratively
  • Strong communication skills with Finance and operating partners
  • Experience in Defense or Government contracting

Responsibilities

  • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate financial data into insights
  • Prepare and maintain program financial forecasts (EACs, P&L, cash flow)
  • Develop and manage program baselines, incorporating changes and revenue recognition
  • Monitor and analyze program financial performance and risk assessment
  • Prepare financial reports and analyses for program teams and leadership
  • Utilize internal tools like SAP and Dassian for financial analysis
  • Automate standard processes for efficiency

Benefits

  • Hybrid work model with in-office requirements
  • Opportunity for strategic input in financial decision-making
  • Engagement with dynamic cross-functional teams
  • Access to advanced financial tools and resources
  • Professional growth in a critical sector of the defense industry
Full Job Description

Job Description

The Role:

GM Defense (GMD) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Program Finance Analyst to play a pivotal role in our strategic growth. The ideal candidate is eager to showcase their talents and make a significant impact on our success.

As a Program Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting program financial performance to ensure GMD meets our financial commitments for both current and future programs. You will maintain accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs), driving revenue, cost, and resource expectations, ultimately maximizing program profitability. This is a key position where your insights will directly support program and financial management, helping to guide critical decisions and ensure the financial health of our programs.

What You’ll Do:

  • Partner proactively and collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and other analysts, to translate financial data into insights and recommendations to help the business achieve its financial goals.
  • Prepare and maintain program financial forecasts (EACs, rolling forecasts, P&L, cash flow, production planning), ensuring accurate reflection of true cost expectations and alignment with contractual scope and schedule.
  • Develop and manage program baselines and plans, incorporating contractual changes and revenue recognition requirements (ASC 606) to maintain realistic and compliant cost and schedule forecasts.
  • Monitor and analyze program financial performance, including variance analysis to actuals, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for cost and schedule risks.
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ad-hoc analyses for program teams and GMD consolidated leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support investment, budgeting, and overall financial strategy.
  • Make the most of the internal business tools such as SAP (PEG) and Dassian for financial analysis needed.
  • Ensure standard processes are automated as far as possible and are working effectively.

Additional Job Description:

Yours Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications):

  • 5+ years of relevant experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field
  • Strong knowledge and familiarity with financial reporting/accounting concepts
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other office products
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team
  • Strong collaboration and communication skills within Finance/Controllership and with operating partners
  • Defense or Government contracting experience

What Can Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications):

  • Learning agility and intellectual curiosity
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision
  • Hyperion and SAP Experience
  • AI and data analysis experience
  • Knowledge of finance principles including ability to perform income statement analysis, cash flow statement analysis, etc.
  • Knowledge of EVMS
  • Financial modeling and valuation skills

Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Warren, Mi three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]


Relocation: This role is NOT eligible for relocation benefits

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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
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$6.4 billion
Founded
1908
5 Year Trend
-3.2%
Revenue
$122.4 billion
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