Core IT Business Analyst

General Motors; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors seeks a Core IT Business Analyst to support financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for Core IT telecommunications and end-user technology spend. You will partner with cross-functional teams to develop analytics roadmaps and drive data-driven decision-making.

In this role, you will build financial models, deliver executive-level reports, and lead process improvements ensuring accuracy and compliance with corporate policies in a dynamic technology environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or information management or equivalent experience.
• 2+ years in financial analysis or similar role, ideally supporting tech projects.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills; able to work independently or in a team.
• Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level reports.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts for Core IT spend.
• Analyze financial, procurement, and planning data to identify trends and opportunities.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Procurement to align requirements and resolve issues.
• Lead or support process improvements to streamline forecasting and reporting.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial processing per corporate policies.
• Stay current with BI tools and best practices to drive improvements.
• Foster data-driven decision-making and financial accountability.

Skills

Financial analysis

Data analysis tools

Executive reporting

Communication

Team collaboration

SQL familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Advanced degree (preferred)

Tools

Azure

Databricks

SQL

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

Job Description

The Core IT Business Analyst will play a key role in supporting financial planning, forecasting, analysis, and reporting for Core IT telecommunications and end-user technology spend. This position will partner with cross-functional teams to develop business strategies, build analytics roadmaps, and drive process improvements that enable data-driven decision-making. The analyst will ensure compliance with corporate policies, deliver high-quality financial insights, and support finance transformation initiatives within a dynamic, technology-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models and forecasts for Core IT telecommunications and end-user technology spend.
• Analyze financial, procurement, and planning data to identify trends, risks, opportunities, and actionable insights for business partners.
• Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and recommendations to management.
• Collaborate with IT, Finance, and Procurement teams to align business requirements and resolve accounting or control-related issues.
• Lead or support process improvement initiatives to streamline financial operations, forecasting, and reporting.
• Ensure the accuracy, timeliness, completeness, and consistency of financial processing and reporting in accordance with corporate policies.
• Stay current with the latest business intelligence (BI) tools, technologies, and best practices to drive continuous improvement.
• Foster a culture of data-driven decision-making, financial accountability, and compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, computer science, or information management, or equivalent professional experience.
• 2+ years of experience in a financial analysis or similar role, ideally supporting technology or telecommunication projects.
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in data analysis tools such as Excel, Google Sheets, Power BI, Tableau, or similar.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to prepare and deliver executive-level reports.

Preferred Skills

• Advanced degree in a related field.
• Experience with Azure, Databricks, or other cloud-based analytics platforms.
• Familiarity with accounting or financial processes.
• Experience in the automotive or technology industry.
• Experience developing dashboards and data visualizations.
• Familiarity with SQL for data analysis and reporting.
  

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