What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Business Partner position at GM Performance Power Units?
GM Performance Power Units - Concord, NC
Finance Business Partner - Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial-minded Finance Business Partner to join our fast-paced, technologically advanced organization. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional to serve as a strategic advisor and true partner to assigned departmental leaders, supporting business units in delivering on their goals and those of the wider organization.
The Finance Business Partner will provide high-impact financial insight, planning, and decision support, while owning forecasting, budgeting, and business case activities within their scope. This role operates with full accountability for its assigned areas and is expected to build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and influence decision-making through clear financial guidance.
Key Responsibilities
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.
Finance Business Partner - Onsite
Job Summary
We are seeking an ambitious and entrepreneurial-minded Finance Business Partner to join our fast-paced, technologically advanced organization. This is a unique opportunity for a driven professional to serve as a strategic advisor and true partner to assigned departmental leaders, supporting business units in delivering on their goals and those of the wider organization.
The Finance Business Partner will provide high-impact financial insight, planning, and decision support, while owning forecasting, budgeting, and business case activities within their scope. This role operates with full accountability for its assigned areas and is expected to build strong, trusted relationships with business leaders and influence decision-making through clear financial guidance.
Key Responsibilities
- Own budgeting, forecasting and rolling outlook processes for assigned departments, ensuring alignment with company targets and Cost Cap targets.
- Partner directly with departmental leaders to understand business drivers, challenge assumptions, and build trusted relationships while providing financial guidance to support informed decision-making.
- Provide variance analysis, forward‑looking insights, and scenario modeling to support decision‑making, with a focus on actionable recommendations.
- Lead and support business case development for incremental spend, ensuring all investments create value, align with stakeholders, and are approved prior to commitment.
- Monitor spend against forecast and approved business cases, including post-investment reviews, identifying risks, opportunities, and required actions.
- Support monthly close activities by partnering with Financial Reporting and Control Team and business teams to ensure accurate accruals, capitalization, and reporting inputs.
- Collaborate with Business Intelligence Team to define reporting requirements and improve dashboarding and data visibility.
- Deliver high‑quality financial inputs and analysis for shareholder and Board materials, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and readiness for executive review.
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field required; MBA or professional certification preferred.
- Experience in FP&A, financial analysis, or business partnering roles.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
- Experience with financial modeling, forecasting, and budgeting processes.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage and influence non-finance stakeholders.
- Proficiency in Excel; experience with ERP and BI tools preferred.
- Ability to operate independently, manage priorities, and take ownership of assigned areas.
- Adaptability and resilience in a fast-growing, dynamic environment.
- Experience in manufacturing, automotive, engineering, or technology environments.
- Exposure to regulated financial environments.
- Experience supporting cross-functional teams and operational decision-making.
You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring the reliability and performance of a next-generation Formula 1 power unit. Our culture rewards precision, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of performance.
Please note: GM Performance Power Units and all affiliated companies are Equal Opportunity employer(s). Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For more information regarding the EEOC, please visit https://www.eeoc.gov/employers/upload/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf.
Only direct hires need apply to or inquire about job postings at GM Performance Power Units. We are not accepting calls, resumes or applications from recruiting firms at this time.