Job Description

Sponsorship: GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE.  DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP (e.g., H-1B, TN, STEM OPT, etc.) NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. 
 

Work Arrangement​​ 
This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the office three times per week or other frequency dictated by the business.

The Role

Serve as a Finance partner to Operating Staff with timely and relevant reporting and analysis that drives the most informed business decisions. Provide analysis, insights and recommendations that drive profitability, mitigate risks and offer solutions to business problems.

What You’ll Do

Responsible for operationally executing backend processes for Operations Finance relating to Forecast, Budgets and ReportingOwns a complex country process, possesses understanding of current processes and systems, manages process to target quality and efficiency and provides knowledge of important seams and trade-offs. (multi-function, multi-entity)Focus on reports interpretation and variance analysis for one or more business functionsAnalyze and Interpret data for reporting requirementsUnderstand local and business trends that impact financial operations, including peaks and valleys of country performance and cost indicatorsCountry and Region ReportingEnsures compliance with GM Corporate policies and external regulatory requirementsSupport internal and external auditsInteracts with internal/external related parties (impacted Business Units, Global Controller’s Team, Global Finance Teams, etc.)Has strong control focus – brings any issues (accounting or control related) forward immediatelyHas a strong focus on process improvements to drive quality accounting and complianceFrequent contact with others outside of work group to accomplish tasksParticipation in Special Projects (including LEAN/Six Sigma activities)  - -eventual leader of such projectsHighly technical in the use of SAP system (t-codes, asset module flow, etc.)

Willing to work midshift schedule

Additional Job Description

Your Skills & Abilities

Basic domain knowledge of Operations Finance related processes (Actuals, Budget, Forecast Analysis)BA in Finance/Supply Chain/Accounting/Business or equivalent in a shared service environmentExperience working in a multinational organization and working with colleagues internationally is preferredWorks effectively with others and as part of a team.Competent/Above-Average English Fluency

What Will Give You A Competitive Edge

Technical Knowledge Requirements:

Ability to understand, interpret and compare relationships between Actuals, Budgets and ForecastsApplies knowledge of financial reporting implications of transactions within a specific business area, including impact of changes in performance (actuals vs budget vs forecast)Basic Income Statement and Balance Sheet Forecasting understanding, under GM structure and requirementsCan articulate a basic understanding of US GAAP accounting principles, and understands the General Ledger account hierarchy and the impact of recurring transactions on the G/L.Understanding of US GAAP, IFRS, and SOX /Internal Control Requirements – additionally, continue to attend trainings on these topics to remain adequately informed and knowledgeable.Working knowledge of SAP and other GM systems as required for the assigned position (systems and level of knowledge necessary will vary – employee must be willing to continuously learn the GM systems landscape and functionality)

Non-Technical Skills & Competencies:

Problem SolvingPossesses Continuous Improvement mindset and able to translate it to meaningful projectsSolves and Analyzes Issues, Stretched GoalsDrive for Individual ResultsAbility to work cross-functionallyBasic Communication SkillsVerbally communicates clearly and concisely a need, request, idea or thought to drive action of peersWith help, can tailor communication to address concerns or open conversations in a way that the external partner understands and protects the reputation and confidentiality needs of GM.

About GM

Our vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.

Why Join Us 

We aspire to be the most inclusive company in the world. We believe we all must make a choice every day – individually and collectively – to drive meaningful change through our words, our deeds and our culture. Our Work Appropriately philosophy supports our foundation of inclusion and provides employees the flexibility to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals, dependent on role needs. Every day, we want every employee, no matter their background, ethnicity, preferences, or location, to feel they belong to one General Motors team.

Diversity Information

General Motors is committed to being a workplace that is not only free of discrimination, but one that genuinely fosters inclusion and belonging. We strongly believe that workforce diversity creates an environment in which our employees can thrive and develop better products for our customers.   We understand and embrace the variety through which people gain experiences whether through professional, personal, educational, or volunteer opportunities. 

We encourage interested candidates to review the key responsibilities and qualifications and apply for any positions that match your skills and capabilities.