Financial Analyst I - Forecasting Planning and Analysis

GM Financial; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid bonding leave (12 weeks, 100% paid)

Tuition assistance

Training

GM employee auto discount

Community service pay

Nine company holidays

Job summary

GM Financial is hiring in Fort Worth, Texas. The candidate will analyze financial information for trends and forecasts, manage financial models, and prepare reports for management. A Bachelor’s in Finance or Accounting is required, along with 0-2 years of related experience.

The role involves strong analytical skills and proficiency in Excel, as well as capabilities in data mining tools. A generous benefits package begins on day one, including tuition assistance and paid bonding leave.

Qualifications

• 0-2 years prior experience in financial analysis or related fields.
• Familiarity with AI integration into financial workflows is a plus.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and manage time effectively.

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information, including trends and forecasts.
• Run, evaluate, and monitor financial models.
• Create monthly interest expense reports.
• Perform variance analysis and communicate results.
• Build and present financial reports to management.

Skills

Financial forecasting and analysis

Excel (advanced)

Data analysis and interpretation

Quantitative and analytical skills

Project management

Good oral and written communication

Financial analysis software (e.g., Oracle)

Data mining tools (SAS, SQL)

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Analyze financial information, including trends and forecasts.
• Run, evaluate, and monitor existing financial models that include securitization, warehouse, liquidity, debt, and income models.
• Create monthly interest expense for disclosure and business scenarios.
• Perform variance analysis and research to explain any differences.
• Build monthly/quarterly financial reports and communicate results to management.
• Support assigned areas with general financial administration.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of financial forecasting and analysis.
• Knowledge of data/information sources.
• Intermediate to advanced knowledge of Excel.
• Power Point and Microsoft Office skills.
• Good quantitative and analytical skills.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to understand historical trends to develop dynamic budgeting and forecasting models.
• Good Excel skills (e.g., recording and debugging macros, charting, pivot tables).
• Possess skills in spreadsheet applications.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting financial documents.
• Ability to manage projects.
• Ability to work well with all levels of management.
• Detail oriented.
• Time management.
• Knowledge of finance, statistics, accounting, and/or financial services industry a plus.
• Knowledge of financial analysis software (e.g., Oracle) a plus.
• Knowledge of data mining tools such as SAS and SQL a plus.
• Occasional overtime or split shifts may be required.
• Subject to stressful situations.
• Normal office environment.
• Strong focus on providing quality service to internal and external customers.

Education & Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field or equivalent work experience; in Finance, Accounting or similar field required.
• 0-2 years prior experience in financial analysis, forecasting, and data mining a plus preferred.

Additional Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to use AI tools (e.g., Microsoft Copilot) to support daily work.
• Skills in evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, compliance, and bias.
• Experience integrating AI into workflows to improve efficiency or insights.
• Familiarity with AI assisted research, summarization, and content generation.
• Understanding of responsible AI use, including ethics and data protection.

What We Offer

Generous benefits package available on day one to include: 401(k) matching, bonding leave for new parents (12 weeks, 100% paid), tuition assistance, training, GM employee auto discount, community service pay, and nine company holidays.