Business Transformation Analyst - FIN0012505

Job Description

Are you looking for an opportunity to take your consulting skills in-house with a Global Fortune 10 organization? Our Global Business Solutions Transformation team is paving the way for innovation throughout General Motors, and influencing the world while they do so.About GMWe’re dedicated to achieving our vision of a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion. We are looking for people who are passionate about helping us create safer, better and more sustainable solutions for personal mobility. Our bold vision won’t happen overnight, but just as we transformed how the world moved in the last century, we are committed to transforming how we move today and in the future. Why Work for Us Our culture is focused on building inclusive teams, where differences and unique perspectives are embraced so you can contribute to your fullest potential as you pursue your career. Our locations feature a variety of work environments, including open work spaces and virtual connection platforms to inspire productivity and flexible collaboration. And we are proud to support our employees’ volunteer interests, and make it a priority to join together in efforts that give back to our communities.Global Business Solutions – Transformation OverviewGBS Transformation is focused on driving a disruptive shift in strategy, structure, systems, processes and technology across the GM enterprise. We strive to be global strategic business partners delivering world class transformational solutions. GBS operates as a global organization supporting various GM functions including Finance, Controllership, Purchasing, HR, Manufacturing, Sales and a growing list of new business partnerships.Position OverviewThe Business Transformation Analyst serves as a key business partner enabling efforts to identify problems and improve business processes and performance through creative solutions. This is a high energy role that requires reimagining, cross-functional leadership, and the ability to navigate ambiguity.In this role you will have the opportunity to:

• Quickly develop a deep understanding of the business and be the person that can connect the dots between teams to identify areas for improvement, efficiency, and collaboration
• Establish, own, and proactively manage relationships with the business and IT at appropriate levels
• Collaborate globally, cross-functionally, and with various levels within the organization
• Innovate and deliver solutions that impact the results for the company

Key Elements and Focus Areas

• Creative – Innovative problem solving and making connections internally and externally
• Collaboration – Effective partnering and influencing skills up, down, and across the organization including global teams
• Communication – Ability to tailor message for audience at various levels of the organization
• Advancement - Mindset that challenges conventional boundaries and looks for opportunities across all aspects of projects
• Learning Agility – Intellectual dexterity, ability to adapt, and apply learnings in constantly morphing conditions

Qualifications

• Bachelors in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, IT, Business or a related field
• CPA, MBA, or equivalent preferred
• Minimum 5+ years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, Consulting, IT, and/or a related field
• Highly flexible skillset to juggle a range of tasks, including, but not limited to, enabling business goals, internal communications, ad hoc analysis, coordination and leadership of projects, and contributions to team culture
• Ability to frame decisions and contribute a strong point of view on how to solve problems
• Be a strategic thinker who can drive results and be able to move fast while keeping focused on high impact projects
• Strong leadership and influencing skills – able to lead/influence stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Experience working cross-functionally with leadership in developing and executing successful projects
• Results and detail oriented with strong business acumen
• Highly motivated and able to think under pressure
• Excellent communication skills
• Superior Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Willingness to learn and take on new challenges