Michael Van Horn
Dearborn,Michigan
Summary
Dynamic finance leader with a proven track record at General Motors Co, driving a $350 million revenue increase through strategic pricing and budget optimization. Expert in financial modeling and process enhancement, fostering cross-functional collaboration to achieve cost savings and operational efficiency. Committed to delivering actionable insights and mentoring teams for success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Finance Lead - Accessory Pricing
General Motors Co
08.2022 - Current
- Drove an increase of $350 million increase in accessory business unit revenue from 2022 to 2025, a 35% increase in net revenue.
- Developed and implemented all accessory pricing strategies for Cadillac, Buick, GMC, and Chevrolet in the United States for all sales channels
- Supported budget preparation by gathering and organizing financial data from various departments.
Senior Finance Lead - Employee Cost Analysis
General Motors Co
01.2020 - 08.2022
- Responsible for the implementation of managerial reporting of manufacturing headcount composition and its effects on manufacturing costs per unit.
- Managed the dissolution of GM / UAW joint training corporation, achieving $35 million in annual cost savings.
Senior Finance Lead - Vehicle Pricing
General Motors Co
03.2017 - 01.2020
- Created strategic pricing models to forecast future sales trends and vehicle average transaction pricing.
- Managed the development and implementation of pricing for all Chevrolet and Buick car models sold in the US market.
- Managed strategic feature value processes to ensure pricing growth while ensuring alignment with market based pricing comparisons.
Senior Finance Analyst - Powertrain Finance
General Motors Co
08.2015 - 03.2017
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify cost-saving opportunities and enhance operational efficiency.
- Managed a capital budget of $3B for the launch of the global front wheel drive 9 speed transmission
Financial Process Manager - Product Development
Ford Motor Company
08.2013 - 08.2015
- Led the redesign of financial processes and toolset for early program target setting processes.
- Spearheaded the global rollout and training efforts for 15 global programs in 2015 across 5 continents.
- Mentored junior staff on best practices for process management and workflow optimization.
Finance Analyst - Ford Credit
Ford Motor Company
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Developed and maintained complex financial models to support forecasting efforts.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline budgeting processes and improve accuracy.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced reporting efficiency.
Finance Analyst - Powertrain Finance
Ford Motor Company
05.2010 - 08.2011
- Prepared comprehensive reports for senior management, highlighting key financial metrics and insights.
- Compiled and coordinated financial data for analysis and reconciliation.
- Enhanced overall business performance by providing timely and accurate financial insights to inform strategic decision making.
Education
MBA - Finance
University of Notre Dame
South Bend, IN05-2010
Master of Arts - Mathematics
Indiana University
IN05-2005
Skills
- Strategic insights generation
- Clear and concise communication
- Goal-oriented planning
- Process optimization
- Training facilitation
- Financial modeling expertise
- Budget and financial forecasting
- Strategic budget planning
Timeline
Senior Finance Lead - Accessory Pricing
General Motors Co
08.2022 - Current
Senior Finance Lead - Employee Cost Analysis
General Motors Co
01.2020 - 08.2022
Senior Finance Lead - Vehicle Pricing
General Motors Co
03.2017 - 01.2020
Senior Finance Analyst - Powertrain Finance
General Motors Co
08.2015 - 03.2017
Financial Process Manager - Product Development
Ford Motor Company
08.2013 - 08.2015
Finance Analyst - Ford Credit
Ford Motor Company
08.2011 - 08.2013
Finance Analyst - Powertrain Finance
Ford Motor Company
05.2010 - 08.2011
MBA - Finance
University of Notre Dame
Master of Arts - Mathematics
Indiana University
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