Finance Manager - Engineering

Job Description The Finance Manager is an expert in leading strategic financial initiatives to ensure alignment with organizational goals and market conditions. This role leads and develops a seven-member analyst team supporting Material & Tooling (vehicle and powertrain teams) and the Manufacturing Engineering teams.

By managing cross-functional collaborations and presenting key financial insights to executive leadership, the Finance Manager enables data-driven decision-making and upholds operational excellence with a focus on strategic depth. This role partners closely with Engineering to ensure adherence to M&T budget guidelines while setting program targets, monitoring performance, and driving profit optimization.

Key Responsibilities Lead and develop a seven-member analyst team with diverse skill sets; guide direct reports on scoping complex problems and developing creative, innovative financial solutions. Partner with Engineering to ensure adherence to M&T budget guidelines while setting program targets and monitoring performance, risks, opportunities, and profit optimization actions.

Deliver executive-level insights by translating financial results to assure clear understanding of leadership direction and gain agreement regarding the business forecast direction; expertly adapt communication style and use persuasion to convey results and recommendations across different disciplines.

Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy, reporting processes, financial models, and workplace-of-choice initiatives across GPD Finance. Develop operational plans, establish objectives for the team, allocate resources, and delegate assignments; drive strategy and implementation of large projects impacting multiple departments.

Be accountable for workforce planning, operational, and financial decisions in the area managed; set objectives and own the delivery of metrics and Key Performance Indicators that align with GM's strategic priorities. Translate strategies into clear direction for the team; reprioritize and reallocate resources as appropriate based on changing business needs.

Build a team with the optimal mix of talent and experience; make staffing decisions, support and guide individual development of direct reports, and drive performance. Develop plans for people resources and ensure team members are continuing to grow their skills and competencies; maintain continued career discussions with the team based on their unique strengths.

Help drive culture and workplace-of-choice initiatives within GPD Finance to make it a destination of choice; champion change management and role model GM's behaviors to maintain a productive team without inhibiting individuality and personal diversity.

Required Attributes Bachelor's degree (preferred Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field). 7+ years of experience in finance Experience in management or leadership Demonstrate strong financial acumen by interpreting enterprise results, explaining underlying drivers, and delivering insights that drive alignment, action, and outcomes; apply strong business acumen and complex problem-solving techniques to issues that influence key functional objectives.

Build and sustain strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Engineering, Program Management, and business partners, serving as a trusted consultative resource; influence others within and outside the organization who may be skeptical or unwilling to accept new concepts, practices, and approaches.

Use customer feedback and clear communication to improve support, strengthen business case development, and ensure on-time deliverables; proactively translate insights into actionable strategies to improve the customer experience. Effectively plan, coordinate, and lead multiple concurrent projects while maintaining accurate storytelling and execution focus; demonstrate a bias for action and navigate high-pressure situations with composure and focus.

Effectively coach, develop, and strengthen team members and the team as a whole; listen and learn from each other; boost individual and team performance by adapting management styles and building high-performing teams. Support clear communication, context, and complete openness within the team; foster an environment where team members feel safe to share ideas, ask questions, and speak fearlessly.

GM Behaviors – People Leader This role is expected to demonstrate GM's behaviors in the following ways: Win with Integrity — Lead the team in a manner consistent with GM's Values, Behaviors, and policies. Foster an environment where employees feel safe to share ideas, ask questions, and report concerns without fear of retaliation.

Maintain appropriate transparency and recognize those who demonstrate ethical conduct and a safety mindset. Commit to Customers — Proactively translate customer and business partner insights into actionable strategies. Anticipate, raise, and escalate issues that would negatively impact customers when business decisions are being made.

Reinforce the importance of customer focus across the team and align team goals with delivering exceptional value. Innovate and Embrace Change — Create a test-and-learn environment by supporting bounded experimentation. Recognize when a shift in strategy is necessary, effectively communicate the need for change, and drive its successful implementation.

Celebrate those who challenge norms and bring creative financial solutions forward; frame setbacks as learning opportunities. Speak Fearlessly — Create a safe space where alternate viewpoints are welcomed as valuable contributions to better decision-making.

Give actionable and constructive feedback to shape team members' development. Foster team cohesion following decisions; ensure alignment and unity once a course of action is established. Move with Urgency — Demonstrate a bias for action; focus on high-impact deliverables that align to company and team KSIs and prioritize accordingly.

Effectively navigate high-pressure situations with composure and focus. Identify and eliminate redundant work to enable team members to act quickly and advocate for resources needed to maintain speed. Be Inclusive — Serve as a role model for engaging with others in a respectful manner, especially during difficult conversations.

Create a sense of belonging by seeking and celebrating unique perspectives. Execute people leader duties with fairness; ensure processes, resources, and opportunities are equally available to all team members. Lead as One Team — Clearly define roles and responsibilities and how they align to team objectives.

Provide the resources, autonomy, and trust for team members to take ownership of their work. Offer coaching and guidance while removing roadblocks; recognize and celebrate individual and team achievements, both big and small. Own the Outcome — Manage the successful execution of priorities and deliver results on time and to a high standard.

When results fall short, take ownership by addressing gaps and guiding the team to improve performance. Hold team members accountable by checking in on progress; consider the broader business impact of decisions beyond immediate responsibilities.

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] 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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