FP&A Leader

📋 Description

• Spearhead the creation and implementation of annual and quarterly financial plans, budgets, and forecasts for the NAM region.

• Evaluate financial performance against established plans and clarify significant variances.

• Deliver actionable insights and recommendations to senior management.

• Prepare and present regular financial reports and dashboards to executive leadership, highlighting key financial metrics and performance relative to targets.

• Oversee NAM cash flow statement planning, analysis, reporting, and communication of financial results, encompassing all working capital components.

• Facilitate weekly cash calls with sub-regional and country teams, issuing dashboards that highlight PIT, PD, PD%, billing, and collections.

• Propel monthly cash and billing linearity.

• Ensure adherence to corporate reporting standards and regulatory mandates.

• Manage essential financial metrics, including sales, margin, CFOA, and reserves.

• Collaborate closely with Site Finance Leaders, Site FP&A teams, and OTR Team Leads to pinpoint opportunities and mitigate risks.

• Administer the regional P&L and balance sheet, providing monthly updates to business leaders and regional finance heads.

• Guarantee timely and accurate quarterly balance sheet account reconciliations.

• Oversee the monthly and quarterly financial closing process for the region, including journal entries in compliance with US GAAP and revenue recognition policies.

• Partner with business stakeholders to analyze variances, evaluate risks and opportunities, and propose corrective measures.

• Identify avenues for cost optimization, revenue enhancement, and operational efficiency through data-driven analysis.

• Promote a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement, and excellence.

• Utilize AI, technology, and digital tools to enhance financial analysis and reporting capabilities.

• Maintain structured FP&A governance rhythms and calendars for both regions effectively.

• Monitor financial risks and recommend strategies for mitigation.

• Communicate financial information clearly and effectively across the organization, preparing and presenting financial reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management and key stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with 8+ years of experience in FP&A, preferably within the Power Generation/Heavy Industrial Manufacturing industry; or a high school diploma/GED with a minimum of 10+ years of relevant experience.

• Willingness to travel 25% annually.

• Finance leadership experience in grid business-related positions.

• Proficiency in using SAP and reporting tools.

• Strong interpersonal skills with experience in managing relationships within a complex matrix environment.

• Experience with FMP, CAS, or OFLP is preferred.

• Ability to lead, inspire, and mentor team members.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Analytical mindset with robust problem-solving capabilities.

• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.

• Capability to influence and drive organizational change.

• High integrity and adherence to ethical standards.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.

• Access to a Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program, offering 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.

• GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and retirement contributions.

• Access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants.

• Tuition assistance.

• Adoption assistance.

• Paid parental leave.

• Disability benefits.

• Life insurance.

• 12 paid holidays.

• Permissive time off.