Analyst, Dealer Business Management (DBM)
Warren, OH - USA
Job Summary
Job 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 GMs DBM financial reporting system and associated tools the team analyzes dealer financial statements and operational data leads profitimprovement consultations and equips stakeholders to make informed datadriven 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 profitimprovement consultations with dealers. The analyst serves as a trusted advisor helping stakeholders identify opportunities for operational efficiency margin enhancement and longterm business success. This is a hybrid role based in Warren MI.
What Youll Do
- Develop and deliver financial training for GMs sales and service field teams to enhance understanding and application of dealer financial metrics
- Support implementation and continuous improvement of GMs 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 toolsincluding Profit Optimization Program & Profit Optimization Program Lite KPI Warehouse Profit Projection Tool and Fast Forecastto 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)
- Bachelors 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 handson 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 fastpaced 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 executiveready presentations for both financial and nonfinancial audiences
- Demonstrated training facilitation and consulting expertise with the ability to engage and influence dealers field teams and leadership
- Strong collaboration and relationshipbuilding skills working effectively across field dealers and crossfunctional 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)
- Handson dealer contact experience and a strong understanding of dealer operations and interactions between departments
- Dealer contact experience
- CPA preferred
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