Financial Analyst Job in Van Buren Township 48111, Michigan US


Business Segment
Corporate Initiatives Group

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Role Summary/Purpose
The Financial Analyst will support financial reporting and analysis activities. In this role you will perform GE Corporate financial planning analysis activities, including costs planning, actuals variance analysis, expenses tracking quarterly reporting, and associated projects.

Essential Responsibilities

  • Quarterly reporting, including closing activities, variance analysis, and associated projects
  • Deliver analysis as part of the finance processes, linking financial results to operational performance drivers
  • Interface with internal partners / stakeholders, driving continuous improvement to deliverables and processes supporting these partners:
  • A/C Rec Prep
  • DR4 Prep
  • Stat Accounting - CAD IFRS
  • Loan management
  • Balance Sheet Prep
  • Expense JE’s
  • A/P Payroll
  • A/C Rec Review
  • DR/CR Submission

    Qualifications/Requirements
    Basic Qualifications:

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • Minimum 1 year of experience with one or more of the following: monthly / quarterly reporting, closing activities, account reconciliations, or variance analysis
  • Minimum 3 years of finance or accounting experience

    Eligibility Requirements:

  • GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen
  • Must be willing to work out of an office in Visteon Village, Wayne County, Van Buren Township (near Ann Arbor / Detroit)

    Desired Characteristics

  • Certified Public Accountant (CPA) / Chartered Accountant (CA)
  • Experience working in a global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience in a financial reporting environment
  • Clear thinking and problem solving to drive projects / process improvements within operations / finance functions
  • Uncompromised levels of integrity, ethical and personal values in decisions, communications and actions
  • Local Candidate Preferred
  • Detail and process oriented with strong analytical skills
  • Analyze raw financial and operational data, draw conclusions, and develop actionable operational and strategic recommendations
  • Self-Starter with a desire to work in a dynamic, fast paced environment - Ability to multi-task
  • Results oriented, able to set and meet aggressive targets with appropriate prioritization of tasks, high energy level
  • Strong PC skills - specifically Excel and PowerPoint
  • Experience with Financial Systems - specifically Oracle General Ledger and Analytic Applications (ie, Hyperion)
  • Excellent interpersonal, written/verbal communication, organizational skills with the ability to quickly build credibility, influence and make recommendations to all levels