Finance Business Partner

GM Performance Power Units; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

GM Performance Power Units is looking for a Finance Business Partner in Concord, North Carolina. This role is central in delivering high-impact financial insights and supporting business leaders in achieving their goals. Responsibilities include budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and developing business cases, with a strong emphasis on building influential relationships. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Finance or Accounting, with preferred MBA or certification, alongside robust analytical and communication skills. Join us to enhance the performance of our next-generation Formula 1 power unit.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required.
• Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or business partnering roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

Responsibilities

• Own budgeting and forecasting processes for assigned departments.
• Partner directly with departmental leaders to provide financial guidance.
• Provide variance analysis and scenario modeling to support decision-making.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Forecasting

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related

MBA or professional certification

Tools

ERP tools

BI tools

Job description

Finance Business Partner - Onsite

We are seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial-minded Finance Business Partner to join our fast-paced, technologically advanced organization. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional to serve as a strategic advisor and true partner to assigned departmental leaders, supporting business units in delivering on their goals and those of the wider organization. The Finance Business Partner will provide high-impact financial insight, planning, and decision support, while owning forecasting, budgeting, and business case activities within their scope. This role operates with full accountability for its assigned areas and is expected to build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and influence decision-making through clear financial guidance.

Key Responsibilities

• Own budgeting, forecasting and rolling outlook processes for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with company targets and Cost Cap targets.
• Partner directly with departmental leaders to understand business drivers, challenge assumptions, and build trusted relationships while providing financial guidance to support informed decision-making.
• Provide variance analysis, forward-looking insights, and scenario modeling to support decision-making, with a focus on actionable recommendations.
• Lead and support business case development for incremental spend, ensuring all investments create value, align with stakeholders, and are approved prior to commitment.
• Monitor spend against forecast and approved business cases, including post-investment reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and required actions.
• Support monthly close activities by partnering with Financial Reporting and Control Team and business teams to ensure accurate accruals, capitalization, and reporting inputs.
• Collaborate with Business Intelligence Team to define reporting requirements and improve dashboarding and data visibility.
• Deliver high-quality financial inputs and analysis for shareholder and Board materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and readiness for executive review.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or professional certification preferred.
• Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or business partnering roles.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred.
• Ability to operate independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of assigned areas.
• Adaptability and resilience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, or technology environments.
• Exposure to regulated financial environments.
• Experience supporting cross-functional teams and operational decision-making.

Why Join Us

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.

GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.