Analyst Dealer Business Management (DBM)

General Motors

Analyst Dealer Business Management (DBM)

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Warren MI USA

Hybrid

Senior level

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The Role

The Analyst provides financial expertise to enhance dealership performance supports financial reporting optimizes financial tools and consults on profit improvement.

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Description
The Dealer Business Management (DBM) team provides GM leadership field teams and the U.S. dealer network with financial expertise tools and training to strengthen dealership performance and network profitability. Leveraging GM's DBM financial reporting system and associated tools the team analyzes dealer financial statements and operational data leads profit-improvement consultations and equips stakeholders to make informed data-driven decisions that drive sustainable growth.
The Role
The Analyst Dealer Business Management (DBM) provides financial expertise training and analytical support to GM leadership field teams and the U.S. dealer network. This role strengthens dealership performance and network profitability by leveraging DBM tools to analyze financial statements and operational data and by leading profit-improvement consultations with dealers. The analyst serves as a trusted advisor helping stakeholders identify opportunities for operational efficiency margin enhancement and long-term business success. This is a hybrid role based in Warren MI.
What You'll Do

Develop and deliver financial training for GM's sales and service field teams to enhance understanding and application of dealer financial metrics
Support implementation and continuous improvement of GM's DBM financial reporting system to ensure alignment with business needs independently identifying options and developing analysis.
Identify opportunities and propose solutions to improve internal processes services and structures to support functional strategies.
Oversee and optimize key financial tools-including Profit Optimization Program & Profit Optimization Program Lite KPI Warehouse Profit Projection Tool and Fast Forecast-to enhance usability and dealer engagement.
Lead the Business Accounting Manual (BAM) program managing annual planning training budgeting and execution in collaboration with dealers and field teams.
Mentor a team of POP Lite consultants at dealer-facing events such as NADA and annual dealer meetings ensuring consistent and high-quality program delivery.
Partner with field teams to conduct POP and POP Lite profit improvement consultations providing actionable insights to drive dealership profitability and operational excellence.
Serve as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on dealership financial statements profitability drivers and Net Working Capital Standards.

Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)

Bachelor's degree in Business Management Finance Accounting or a related field
5+ years of experience in financial analysis automotive retail operations financial consulting and/or direct field dealer financial roles
Automotive industry experience with hands-on analysis of dealer financial statements/composites balance sheets and profitability drivers and a strong understanding of dealership operations
2+ years designing and delivering financial or operational training with proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
2+ years experience in network development financial training dealership performance improvement or a closely related area
Demonstrated project/program management experience (owning timelines stakeholders and deliverables for training programs consultations or financial tools)
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Power BI and other data visualization tools; strong financial modeling and analysis skills with high attention to detail
Ability to translate complex financial data into clear actionable insights and executive-ready presentations for both financial and non-financial audiences
Demonstrated training facilitation and consulting expertise with the ability to engage and influence dealers field teams and leadership
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills working effectively across field dealers and cross-functional teams
Willingness and ability to travel (10%-15%) to dealer locations and national/regional events (e.g. NADA annual dealer meetings) as needed

What Can Give You a Competitive Advantage (Preferred Qualifications)

Hands-on dealer contact experience and a strong understanding of dealer operations and interactions between departments
Dealer contact experience
CPA preferred

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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}.
The selected candidate will be required to travel <25% for this role.
This job may be eligible for relocation benefits.
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Skills Required

Bachelor's degree in Business Management Finance Accounting or a related field
5+ years of experience in financial analysis automotive retail operations financial consulting and/or direct field dealer financial roles
Automotive industry experience with hands-on analysis of dealer financial statements/composites
2+ years designing and delivering financial or operational training
Demonstrated project/program management experience
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel PowerPoint Power BI and other data visualization tools
Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
Willingness and ability to travel (10%-15%) to dealer locations and national/regional events

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