Finance Development Associate – Formula 1 Finance

Job Description

Finance Development Program | GM Performance Power Units

The Tone:
This is a full-time rotational program at GM Performance Power Units, located in Concord, North Carolina. GM Performance Power Units is developing a new era of performance for the Formula 1 grid, operating as a startup racing environment backed by a legacy of engineering excellence. This program is crucial for building a world-class finance function from day one, providing broad exposure across multiple finance functions and accelerating the career growth of recent college graduates and early-career professionals within the unique financial landscape of Formula 1.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career (Finance Development Associate)
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Concord, NC
• Mission: Solve unique financial challenges of Formula 1, gain hands-on experience, develop analytical and business acumen, and transform data into actionable insights that drive business performance and strategic decision-making.
• Tech Stack: Microsoft Excel (including financial modeling), BI data analytics tools and methods

What You’ll Actually Do
• Rotations: Complete approximately eight-month rotations in three key areas of finance over two years.
• Exposure: Gain experience with the unique financial challenges of Formula 1, including Cost Cap regulations and advanced engineering/manufacturing.
• Analysis: Develop analytical skills to turn financial data into actionable insights that inform strategic decisions.
• Support: Provide strategic decision support and contribute to business intelligence functions within the organization.
• Development: Accelerate professional growth and build broad finance capability within a high-performance environment.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Early-career professional or recent/upcoming MA/MS or BA/BS graduate in Accounting, Finance, Business Analytics, or a related field.
• Experience: Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including proficiency in financial modeling.
• Skills: Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities; clear written and verbal communication; collaborative team player; adaptable to ambiguity; organized and detail-oriented.
• Bonus: Knowledge of BI data analytics tools and methods.