The Ultium Cells FP&A Manager – GM Seconded will serve as a key finance leader supporting Ultium Cells manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, supporting long-term planning, and partnering with cross-functional leaders to enable informed decision-making in a fast-growing, joint venture environment. The ideal candidate brings strong FP&A and manufacturing finance experience, proven people leadership, and the ability to operate in a dynamic, global setting.
Key Responsibilities
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Assess and evaluate financial performance of the supported business unit against long-term operational goals, budgets, and forecasts.
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Support creation of annual and long-range financial objectives aligned to the business partner’s plans for growth, expansion, and profitability.
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Prepare, and as needed, present monthly financial reports, including: profit and loss, forecast vs. budget, cash flow and key performance indicators
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Review and ensure application of appropriate internal controls, including SOX compliance and adherence to GM and Ultium Cells financial policies and procedures.
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Maintain strong, collaborative relationships with business partners, serving as a trusted advisor and thought partner to operations and functional leaders.
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Develop and lead a high-performing finance team, including: assigning stretch opportunities, providing leadership exposure, engaging in career discussions and regular feedback, coaching and performance optimization
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Model GM behaviors and leadership values, demonstrating commitment to personal development and to creating a positive, inclusive “Workplace of Choice” culture.
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Help the team and business partners connect daily activities to the bigger picture, clearly linking projects and analyses to operational strategy and enterprise goals.
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Anticipate partner needs and proactively bring forward insights, risks, and opportunities rather than reacting after the fact.
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Support prioritization of workload and resources, helping create a clear, data-driven view to influence decision-making and facilitate collaboration across functions and staffs.
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Drive high-quality financial analysis, including framing key assumptions, scenario analysis, and clear storytelling that enables leaders to make informed choices.
Basic Qualifications
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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8+ years of progressive finance experience, ideally including FP&A, business partnering, or operations finance.
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2+ years of people management experience, leading, coaching, and developing finance professionals.
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Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex modeling, scenario analysis, and data visualization.
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Experience in a manufacturing environment, such as plant finance, cost analysis, or operations support.
Preferred Qualifications
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Proficiency in Korean language (written and/or spoken), enabling effective collaboration in a global, joint venture context.
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Experience with SAP, Power BI, or similar ERP and reporting/visualization tools.
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Prior experience supporting automotive, battery, or large-scale industrial manufacturing environments.
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Demonstrated success operating in a joint venture or multinational environment, balancing multiple stakeholders and governance structures.
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Strong executive presence with the ability to simplify complex topics and communicate clearly with senior leaders.
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.)
