Commercial Materials Services FP&A Leader

F00031 GE Engine Services, LLC; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Commercial Materials Services FP&A Leader to own profitability analysis, scenario planning, and backlog management. You will partner with product line finance and operations to deliver insights and drive forecasting accuracy.

This role requires 6+ years in finance/FP&A, strong communication to senior leadership, and experience with data analytics and digital tools. MBA/CPA/CMA is a plus, and aviation/manufacturing experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
• 6+ years of finance/FP&A experience in a commercial setting
• Track record coordinating deliverables across the business
• Experience with data and analytics in a financial context
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to elevate takeaways to Senior Leadership

Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for orders and backlog reporting/analysis, informing Investor Relations and Senior Leadership
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends and insights that inform business strategy and/or help achieve desired business outcomes
• Partner across product lines to identify best practices, implement standard work, and provide portfolio level insights that can drive increased forecasting accuracy
• Provide standardized reporting across the CMS channel to facilitate leadership reporting, both internally and externally
• Responsible for managing CMS cost forecasting processes including monthly estimates, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and longer-term strategy financials
• Monthly reporting on CMS financials and KPI tracking inclusive of trend analysis and potential risk/opportunities to quarter forecasts
• Partner with Controllership to help ensure complete & accurate financial statements for CMS

Skills

Data analytics

Finance FP&A

Leadership

Communication

AI tools

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA/CPA/CMA

Tools

AI tools

Digital tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary The Commercial Materials Services ("CMS") FP&A Leader is the Finance leader of the Commercial Materials Services channel. Partnering closely with the product line finance teams and operations teams, this leader utilizes data and analytics to proactively identify trends and see around corners. Strategic thinking is a must, with key responsibilities including profitability analysis, scenario planning, and operational partnership of material allocation. Additionally, the CMS FP&A Leader is the subject matter expert for spare parts orders and backlog, working directly with Investor Relations and Senior Leadership to define the narrative for one of the most critical external leading indicators asked about by analysts.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Subject matter expert for orders and backlog reporting & analysis, including close collaboration with Investor Relations and Senior Leadership to inform external investor talking points and trends
• Utilize data and analytics to identify trends and insights that inform business strategy and/or help achieve desired business outcomes
• Partner across product lines to identify best practices, implement standard work, and provide portfolio level insights that can drive increased forecasting accuracy
• Provide standardized reporting across the Commercial Materials Services channel to facilitate leadership reporting, both internally and externally
• Responsible for managing the Commercial Materials Services cost forecasting processes including monthly estimates, quarterly forecasts, annual budgets and longer-term strategy financials.
• Monthly reporting on Commercial Material Services financials and KPI tracking inclusive of trend analysis and potential risk/opportunities to quarter forecasts.
• Partner with Controllership to help ensure complete & accurate financial statements for Commercial Material Services

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• 6+ years of finance/FP&A experience in a commercial setting
• Track record for leading and coordinating deliverables across the business.
• Prior experience with data and analytics (preferably in a financial context)
• Strong communication skills with proven ability to elevate takeaways to Senior Leadership

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with aviation or manufacturing
• Prior experience with AI and/or digital tools to enable process automation
• MBA/CPA/CMA or similar accreditation
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to present complicated information effectively.
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.

GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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 Aerospace 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).

Employees may also be subject to random and reasonable-suspicion drug and alcohol testing.

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

At GE Aerospace, we invent the future of flight, lift people up, and bring them home safely. We are a world-leading provider of jet engines, components, and integrated systems for commercial and military aircraft. At GE Aerospace, respect for people is core to our culture and commitment to FLIGHT DECK, our proprietary lean operating model. We attract, develop, and retain industry-leading talent from all backgrounds and cultivate communities where people are respected and empowered to reach their fullest potential. For the people of GE Aerospace, their work isn't just a job. It's their passion and purpose. We work and win as one team, accountable to each other and our customers, and we are always finding a better way to climb higher together. We were meant to fly.