Finance Analyst – Commodity Function Lead

Jobtailor; Missouri; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Program Manager for an SMT initiative at our Global HQ in Warren, Michigan. You will partner with purchasing and finance teams to verify budgets, forecast material costs, and control GM spend with strong analytical and reporting skills.

You will lead cross-functional studies, present data to executives, develop cost analyses, and mentor peers as needed. An advanced degree is preferred; onsite presence three times per week is required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of operating finance experience or equivalent.
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Fundamental knowledge of financial reporting and analysis.
• Familiarity with cost bucketing: labor, burden, material, SG&A, and profit.
• Familiarity with basic managerial accounting principles.
• Critical thinking, inquisitive mind, and strong learning agility.
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues and data.
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modeling skills.
• Ability to provide accurate, timely, and reliable reporting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to structure straightforward, efficient presentations.
• Ability to communicate key issues for action or decision.
• Comfortable presenting data to various organizational levels.
• MBA or MS Finance preferred but not required.
• Must be able to work onsite at Global HQ in Warren, Michigan at least three times per week.
• Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future

Responsibilities

• Act as program manager for an assigned SMT.
• Partner with GM purchasing and cross-functional finance teams to verify budgets and forecasts.
• Communicate with purchasing leadership, business planners, budget leaders, and executive stakeholders.
• Provide financial control over GM spend and monitor long-term volume forecasts.
• Work with PPCO cost engineering and value chain engineering teams on supplier claims and opportunities.
• Analyze and submit monthly forecasted material cost changes.
• Support month-end reporting.
• Analyze vehicle-level material cost trends and identify forecast risks and opportunities.
• Prepare analyses and charts for finance and operational leadership reviews.
• Participate in and support cross-functional special studies.
• Act as an informal supervisor and leader among peers as needed.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Advanced Excel

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Learning agility

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering

MBA or MS Finance preferred

Tools

MS Excel

Cost bucketing

Job description

Act as program manager for an assigned SMT
Partner with GM purchasing and cross-functional finance teams to verify budgets and forecasts
Communicate with purchasing leadership, business planners, budget leaders, and executive stakeholders
Provide financial control over GM spend and monitor long-term volume forecasts
Work with PPCO cost engineering and value chain engineering teams on supplier claims and opportunities
Analyze and submit monthly forecasted material cost changes
Support month-end reporting
Analyze vehicle-level material cost trends and identify forecast risks and opportunities
Prepare analyses and charts for finance and operational leadership reviews
Participate in and support cross-functional special studies
Act as an informal supervisor and leader among peers as needed

Requirements

• 5+ years of operating finance experience or equivalent
• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or engineering
• Strong analytical skills
• Fundamental knowledge of financial reporting and analysis
• Familiarity with cost bucketing: labor, burden, material, SG&A, and profit
• Familiarity with basic managerial accounting principles
• Critical thinking, inquisitive mind, and strong learning agility
• Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues and data
• Advanced Excel and strong financial modeling skills
• Ability to provide accurate, timely, and reliable reporting
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to structure straightforward, efficient presentations
• Ability to communicate key issues for action or decision
• Comfortable presenting data to various organizational levels
• MBA or MS Finance preferred but not required
• Must be able to work onsite at Global HQ in Warren, Michigan at least three times per week
• Must not require GM immigration-related sponsorship now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates strong financial control and analytical capabilities, with expertise in financial reporting, forecasting, and cost analysis. Proficient in advanced Excel and financial modeling, with the ability to communicate complex data effectively across various organizational levels.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Reporting
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Cost Analysis
• Analytical Skills
• Communication Skills

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Modeling
• Budget Verification
• Forecasting
• Cost Bucketing
• Managerial Accounting Principles
• Data Analysis
• Material Cost Trends Analysis
• Reporting
• Presentation Structuring
• Critical Thinking

Soft Skills

• Strong Learning Agility
• Inquisitive Mind
• Leadership Among Peers
• Verbal Communication
• Written Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Engineering
• MBA or MS Finance Preferred

Industry Keywords

• Operating Finance Experience
• GM Spend Control
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• PPCO Cost Engineering
• Value Chain Engineering