Financial Analyst (Hybrid - Warren, MI)

A partner of The Mom Project in the automotive industry is seeking a contract Financial Analyst to help support their business needs.

Responsibilities:

• Analyze supplier contracts and GM systems to identify pricing errors and recovery opportunities
• Perform financial analysis to determine root causes of discrepancies between purchasing systems and supplier contracts
• Deliver clear audit findings and communicate contract issues to purchasing teams
• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders (purchasing, finance, technical accounting, engineering) to review findings and align on recovery strategies
• Support purchasing teams in supplier negotiations related to contract discrepancies
• Drive closure of audit cases and ensure timely recovery of overpayments
• Monitor and meet key performance metrics, including contract touch rate, aging, and cost recoveries
• Generate and analyze ad-hoc reports to support decision-making
• Conduct special studies and analyses as requested by leadership
• Interface with stakeholders at various levels to review cases and resolve issues
• Contribute to achieving annual supplier cost recovery targets

Skills and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Strong financial analysis and auditing skills
• Experience reviewing contracts and identifying discrepancies or recovery opportunities
• Ability to analyze large datasets and generate actionable insights
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present findings to stakeholders
• Experience working cross-functionally with finance, purchasing, and technical teams
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple audits simultaneously
• Ability to drive results and meet performance targets in a deadline-driven environment

Core Competencies:

• Customer focus
• Decision making
• Drive for results
• Interpersonal skills
• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong organizational capabilities

Additional Capabilities:

• Functional expertise in finance or auditing
• Ability to implement process improvements
• Change management awareness and adaptability

Hours and Location:

• M-F, 40 hours/week
• Hybrid in Warren, MI- In office Tue-Th, work from home Mon and Fri

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.