Senior Financial Analyst, GM Defense Programs

General Motors Africa & Middle East; United States; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

General Motors Africa & Middle East is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to monitor, analyze, and forecast program financial performance. You will maintain EACs, drive revenue, cost, and resource expectations, and support profitability across current and future programs.

The role requires 5+ years of finance experience, a finance degree, advanced Excel skills, and experience with defense contracting. Hybrid work arrangements are available, with a focus on accurate cost and schedule forecasting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant financial experience in programs.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field.
• Strong knowledge of financial reporting concepts.
• Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, and MS Office.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Defense or Government contracting experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to translate financial data into insights and recommendations.
• Prepare and maintain program forecasts (EACs, rolling forecasts, P&L, cash flow).
• Develop and manage program baselines and plans, including ASC 606 revenue recognition.
• Monitor variance, risk, and mitigation for cost and schedule.
• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ad-hoc analyses.
• Utilize SAP (PEG) and Dassian for financial analysis; automate processes.

Skills

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Financial analysis

Advanced Excel

Communication

Team collaboration

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

SAP (PEG)

Dassian

Job description

Job Description

GM Defense (GMD) is seeking a highly motivated and dynamic Program Finance Analyst to play a pivotal role in our strategic growth. The ideal candidate is eager to showcase their talents and make a significant impact on our success. As a Program Finance Analyst, you will be responsible for monitoring, analyzing, and forecasting program financial performance to ensure GMD meets our financial commitments for both current and future programs. You will maintain accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs), driving revenue, cost, and resource expectations, ultimately maximizing program profitability. This is a key position where your insights will directly support program and financial management, helping to guide critical decisions and ensure the financial health of our programs.

What You’ll Do

Partner proactively and collaboratively with cross-functional stakeholders and other analysts, to translate financial data into insights and recommendations to help the business achieve its financial goals. Prepare and maintain program financial forecasts (EACs, rolling forecasts, P&L, cash flow, production planning), ensuring accurate reflection of true cost expectations and alignment with contractual scope and schedule. Develop and manage program baselines and plans, incorporating contractual changes and revenue recognition requirements (ASC 606) to maintain realistic and compliant cost and schedule forecasts. Monitor and analyse program financial performance, including variance analysis to actuals, risk assessment, and mitigation planning for cost and schedule risks. Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and ad-hoc analyses for program teams and GMD consolidated leadership, providing insights and recommendations to support investment, budgeting, and overall financial strategy. Make the most of the internal business tools such as SAP (PEG) and Dassian for financial analysis needed. Ensure standard processes are automated as far as possible and are working effectively.

Required Qualifications

5+ years of relevant experience Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field Strong knowledge and familiarity with financial reporting/accounting concepts Advanced Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other office products Ability to work independently and as part of a team Strong collaboration and communication skills within Finance/Controllership and with operating partners Defense or Government contracting experience

Preferred Qualifications

Learning agility and intellectual curiosity Strong organizational skills and ability to work independently with minimal guidance/supervision Hyperion and SAP Experience AI and data analysis experience Knowledge of finance principles including ability to perform income statement analysis, cash flow statement analysis, etc. Knowledge of EVMS Financial modeling and valuation skills

Location

Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the - Global HQ Warren, Mi three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business] Relocation: This role is NOT eligible for relocation benefits GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)

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