Finance Analyst – Commodity Function Lead

General Motors

Finance analyst leading commodity budgets, forecasts, and material-cost analysis for General Motors purchasing. Partnering with engineering, finance, and purchasing leaders to improve profitability.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeWarren • Missouri • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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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.

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Financial ReportingAdvanced Excel SkillsCost AnalysisAnalytical SkillsCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Financial ModelingBudget VerificationForecastingCost BucketingManagerial Accounting PrinciplesData AnalysisMaterial Cost Trends AnalysisReportingPresentation StructuringCritical Thinking

Soft Skills

Strong Learning AgilityInquisitive MindLeadership Among PeersVerbal CommunicationWritten Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or EngineeringMBA or MS Finance Preferred

Industry Keywords

Operating Finance ExperienceGM Spend ControlCross-Functional CollaborationPPCO Cost EngineeringValue Chain Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

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

What you’ll need

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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Benefits from day one supporting well-being at work and at home
Total Rewards resources
Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities