Business Management Analyst

Job DescriptionPRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIESBudget Monitor and maintain monthly and yearly budgetFlag and report areas of concern/issues at review mtgsEnsure entries accurately reflect the state of the current budget for entire GCR group relative to all current, processed and forecasted spendingLead monthly budget review meetings with Analysts, Managers and DirectorsCorrect/update entries in project and financial databases, as necessaryProcess IAS and Rebills to appropriate orgsPrepare and distribute Divisional Accruals, Rebills, Direct Bill and Facility Schedule reportsAssist with compiling of data and creation of future annual budgetsReview invoices to ensure alignment with GM Policies and supplier quotationsProcurement/Purchasing Provide support and guidance to the research team for procurements and assist with the purchasing processCollaborate with Purchasing to effectuate procurements and address challengesMonitor SC requests from analysts/managers and enter requests into SAPManage PO alterations, PO2s and Spot Buys and process in FinTrack and SAPVerify information accuracy and alignment in Gemini/FinTrackTrack and report supplier PO release information to the Supplier & Analyst/ManagerMonitor status changes of requested releases for POsUpdate FinTrack/Gemini with Purchase Order informationReview, preliminarily approve and submit payment for supplier invoicesTrack databases to ensure supplier invoices alignment with processUpdate FinTrack Database and forward invoice information to requester for approvalMonitor accrual report for projects lacking required invoicesReview each invoice for finalization and/or other necessary actionComplete SAP Backouts, if necessary, and close POs upon final invoice submissionLead monthly meetings with Purchasing addressing open issues and strategizing upcoming renewals/purchasesManage and maintain relationships with Purchasing, Finance and SuppliersProcess Creation/Implementation, Training and Training MaterialsManage, create and update training materials for the business management and research teamsLead training for managers and analysts related to GCR and Purchasing Process, Forecasting and GeminiCreate and modify processes to support the purchasing process and/or generate efficienciesEnsure GCR processes align with Purchasing’s processes and, if necessary, work to identify potential areas of improvement or necessary changes to ensure alignmentREQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSBachelor’s degree in business, finance or related field1-2 years of experience in finance, purchasing or program management (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)Knowledge of SAP/Ariba reporting systemsAbility to multi-task and manage numerous open tasks at one timeGeneral knowledge of Power BI and GM budget, purchasing & invoice processesProficient in Excel, PowerPoint and Access and ability to learn advanced applicationsEffective communication skills, both verbal and writtenDetail-oriented and accurate particularly as it relates to financial data and tracking informationProject management skills, including ability to anticipate issues, plan needed tasks, and meet tight deadlines with high quality and strong attention to detailExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to confidently work with internal cross-functional teams, external suppliers, and all levels of the organizationPREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS3+ years of experience in finance, purchasing or program management (any internship or co-op experience will not be considered)Proficiency in Power BI with ability to create dashboardsLeadership skills with a willingness to provide necessary guidance to improve and develop team proceduresInnovative nature to continually identify opportunities to improve processes and quality of deliverablesAbility to handle a variety of non-recurring special assignments as needed by LeadershipAbility to analyze/diagnose issues related to budget development and tracking, Purchasing or Financial issuesSelf-motivated problem solver for departmental Purchasing, Finance Staff, and SAP concernsStrong initiative and drive - willingness to ask questions and be resourcefulExcellent self-regulation ability – able to do assigned tasks without manager supervisionEffective problem-solving capabilitiesFlexible with a desire to assist in improving the current Purchase/ Finance/ Tracking processes and database methodologies 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., H1-B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc). This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the selected candidate is expected to report to a specific location at least 3 times a week {or other frequency dictated by their manager}. This job is not eligible for relocation benefits. Any relocation costs would be the responsibility of the selected candidate. 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