FP&A Leader

📋 Description

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

• Evaluate financial performance against established plans and provide explanations for significant variances.

• Offer actionable insights and recommendations to senior leadership.

• Prepare and deliver regular financial reports and dashboards to executive leadership, summarizing essential financial metrics and performance relative to targets.

• Take ownership of NAM cash flow statement planning, analysis, reporting, and communication of financial results, encompassing all elements of working capital.

• Lead weekly cash discussions with sub-regional and country teams and produce dashboards highlighting PIT, PD, PD%, billing, and collections.

• Drive monthly cash and billing consistency.

• Ensure adherence to corporate reporting standards and regulatory obligations.

• Manage key financial metrics such as sales, margin, CFOA, and reserves.

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

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

• Ensure timely and precise quarterly reconciliations of balance sheet accounts.

• Manage the monthly and quarterly financial closing process for the region, including journal entries adhering to US GAAP and revenue recognition policies.

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

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

• Provide accurate and timely financial analysis, emphasizing key performance indicators, trends, and areas for improvement.

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

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

• Maintain FP&A governance rhythms and schedules for both regions in an efficient and organized manner.

• Monitor financial risks and propose mitigation strategies.

• Clearly and effectively communicate financial information across the organization.

⛳️ Requirements

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

• Willingness to travel 25% annually.

• Experience in finance leadership roles within grid business-related functions.

• Proficiency in using SAP and reporting tools.

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

• FMP, CAS, or OFLP experience is preferred.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Analytical mindset coupled with strong problem-solving capabilities.

• Exceptional oral and written communication abilities.

• Capacity to influence and drive organizational change.

• High integrity and 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.

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