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Leads a team of 4 financial managers responsible for the financial planning, reporting, analysis, and capital allocation of the Commercial Engines & Services (CES) Engineering budget that contributes to the overall business strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs). A leader that will demonstrate financial accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives associated with engineering spend.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, motivation, and technical direction to direct staff.

• Attract, retain, and develop senior financial managers.

• Engineering finance leader for the Commercial and Services product lines: establish a trusted financial partnership with the product line & engineering GM’s.

• Work with the operations team to manage strategy, budget, forecasting, monthly operating reviews, and close activities.

• Partner with program management team to develop strategy and financials for major engineering projects.

• Establish ROI process and metrics to compete engineering investments.

• Monitor actual engineering cost vs. plan/forecast and identify suggestions to improve profitability and cashflow.

• Support period audits and reviews, both internal and external.

• Use lean and automation to identify and support the implementation of process improvements for financial forecasting, planning, reporting, and systems (Clarity, CPP, Spotfire,)

• Effectively communicate commercial & services engineering financials and objectives to senior product line and engineering leadership.

• Perform special analysis of major issues as required and recommend solutions to complex business issues. May lead projects with cross functional teams.

• Become an expert in engineering financial charging practices, systems, and accounting. Provide recommendations and training to operational partners as needed.

• Work with engineering and product line teams to establish processes for the accounting, monitoring, & forecasting of external funding/reimbursements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.

• 6+ Year of Finance experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Demonstrated leadership with the ability to coach, facilitate and influence effectively at all levels

• Demonstrated ability or interest to learn LEAN tools and automation.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.

• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-business initiatives.

• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively

• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

• Ideal candidate would be based on site but willing to consider candidates in other time zone friendly location.

GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf) . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes