**Job Description** _This role is categorized as Onsite. This means the successful candidate will be based in Saginaw._ This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate This position works as a key partner with plant operating leadership, giving timely and relevant reports, analysis and advice that drives business decisions. This team member will be looked to for recommendations that; drive profitability, mitigate risks and solve business problems. This work involves a high level of collaboration, judgement, decision-making, accuracy, creativity, and initiative. What You'll Do • Ensure all required and necessary accounting entries are processed and reconciled monthly in accordance with GM policies and procedures • Prepare monthly detailed reporting and analysis of actual financial results and forecast development that accurately depicts all known cost driver changes • Provide support, insights, and assistance to departments and staff heads in achieving appropriate cost targets by providing accurate and timely cost driver data to other members of the organization • Prepare special studies and business cases when necessary, providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support • Search out and correct inconsistent data, solve problems and develop new methods of analysis • Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics) • Maintain effective internal controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities, including support of process risk management, protection of assets, and Sarbanes Oxley compliance • Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and build strong relationships with business partners • Develop thorough knowledge and understanding of corporate and organizational policies and procedures • Proactively seek opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback) **_Drive the Business_** + Understand the plant operating patterns & budget, to be able to analyze and present clear and concise financial stories + Provide financial data to plant leaders to support achievement of cost targets + Drive cost savings across the plant via the ‘cost council’ forums + Prepare special studies; providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support + Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and build strong business relationships **_Look to the Future_** + Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis + Proactively seek opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback) + Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics) + Create a Budget & LTP that achieves demand goals and optimizes plant efficiencies **_Close the Books_** + Prepare month-end reports & analysis of actual financial results and driver based forecast + Develop thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures + Ensure necessary accounting entries are processed and reconciled monthly in accordance with GM policies and procedures + Maintain effective internal controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities, including support of process risk management + Responsible for reporting monthly results and variance analysis internally & to Manf. HQ **_Drive the Business_** + Understand the plant operating patterns & budget, to be able to analyze and present clear and concise financial stories + Provide financial data to plant leaders to support achievement of cost targets + Drive cost savings across the plant via the ‘cost council’ forums + Prepare special studies; providing financial analysis, consultation, and decision support + Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and build strong business relationships **_Look to the Future_** + Solve problems and develop new methods of analysis + Proactively seek opportunities to grow (e.g. develop new skills, attend training opportunities, network, feedback) + Champion continuous improvement and innovation (e.g. streamline process, improve data analytics) + Create a Budget & LTP that achieves demand goals and optimizes plant efficiencies **_Close the Books_** + Prepare month-end reports & analysis of actual financial results and driver based forecast + Develop thorough knowledge of organizational policies and procedures + Ensure necessary accounting entries are processed and reconciled monthly in accordance with GM policies and procedures + Maintain effective internal controls and ensure fiduciary responsibility over all plant activities, including support of process risk management + Responsible for reporting monthly results and variance analysis internally & to Manf. HQ **Additional Job Description** **Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)** + Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, economics, or equivalent + 5+ years of experience in finance or accounting roles preferred + Strong oral and written communication skills + Interpersonal skills required to build relationships cross-functionally + Strong business acumen and strategic thinking + Strong character and integrity + High proficiency in Microsoft Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) + Experience using SAP, Hyperion, and/or other computing tools + Ability to operate with a high degree of autonomy with accountability for results and prioritize assignments/projects with restricted time constraints + Ability to organize and plan effectively in ambiguous and continually changing environment + Ability to solve difficult and complex problems with creative solutions + Ability to assimilate large amounts of data and interpret for decision making and reporting **GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. 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