Senior Finance Staff Manager – Cash Flow Planning & Analysis

📋 Description

• As the Global Services Cash Leader, you will take charge of overseeing financial planning and analysis (FP&A) related to billings and collections across all Global Services regions.

• This position entails managing key planning cycles, performance management, and driving analytics and operational enhancements to improve operational efficiency.

• You will lead a worldwide team of cash leaders, each accountable for services cash in their respective areas.

• Your success will be evaluated through both quantitative metrics (e.g., on-time billing rates and timely payments) and qualitative factors (e.g., stakeholder satisfaction and operational effectiveness).

• Lead annual negotiations and updates of financial plans, which include Blueprints, Budget, Op Plan, and Long-Range Forecast.

• Oversee sub-documents such as performance management reports and external reporting, including those for Investor Relations.

• Establish and manage additional financial structures (e.g., regional billing and collections pacing).

• Modify financial strategies alongside regional teams based on potential opportunities and oversee approval processes.

• Review and manage contractual terms related to cash collection and support negotiations with clients.

• Coordinate and educate both internal and external stakeholders to implement go-to-market financial strategies.

• Assist regional teams in clarifying customer value and understanding financial baseline packages.

• Create supporting materials beyond financial reports to empower regional and cross-functional teams.

• Provide customer-facing support as necessary to reinforce the financial value proposition.

• Influence executive-level decisions across regions to ensure alignment and success.

• Collaborate with assigned GE Vernova Business Units (BU) to formulate business plans that contribute to the development of a world-class GE Vernova.

• Shape business strategic directions using insights from industry and market trends.

• Define and enhance standard financial packages for inclusion with regional and other BUs.

• Develop, negotiate, and publish key revenue, orders, and joint business metrics targets for financial agreements.

• Ensure accountability for achieving or surpassing established financial targets.

• Recruit, manage, and develop a small, high-performing team to support strategic financial partnerships.

• Foster cross-functional and cross-regional collaboration.

• Provide outstanding leadership and promote the Vernova Way—particularly the principle of One Team.

• Drive and expand the introduction of new technologies and process efficiencies with strategic partners (e.g., Accenture, Power BI).

• Identify opportunities to scale standardized financial scopes and projects across new regions and business units.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree with approximately 8 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related discipline.

• Demonstrated experience in leading team members.

• Proven capability to build strong, collaborative relationships across various business units.

• Experience in leading significant strategic financial deals from initial engagement through to signed contracts.

• A record of surpassing financial targets and partner development objectives.

• Familiarity with cloud computing environments or the Energy sector.

• Strategic thinker with a keen eye for detail regarding deal terms and contracts.

• Self-motivated with a desire to exceed expectations.

• High integrity and dedication to professional standards.

• Entrepreneurial mindset coupled with a passion for market success.

• Strong leadership and people management skills; capable of motivating and inspiring teams.

• Direct and transparent communication style.

• Decisive yet collaborative—values input and listens actively.

• Ability to shape long-term strategy while remaining hands-on when necessary.

• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills; quickly establishes credibility.

• Self-aware and committed to ongoing improvement.

• High energy and an inclusive leadership approach.

🏝️ Benefits

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Prescription drug coverage

• Access to 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

• Tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions

• Company 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