FP&A Leader, LEAP

GE Aerospace; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Aerospace in West Chester, PA, is seeking an LEAP FP&A Leader to drive financial planning, forecasting, and reporting across the LEAP product line. This role partners with the LEAP VP, CFO, and operations leaders to shape strategy, budgeting, and cash flow improvements over a five-year horizon.

Responsibilities include building financial models, leading annual budgets and long-range plans, conducting variance analyses, and guiding performance improvements with data-driven insights and

Qualifications

• Experience in FP&A, cost analysis, financial modeling, and reporting.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop teams.
• Ability to partner with executives and drive strategic initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow for the LEAP product line.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze variances between actual and forecasted results and propose corrective actions.
• Manage the full business cycle across the LEAP program, including strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and estimates at the product line level.
• Support margins expansion and cash flow improvements through data-driven insights.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Budgeting

KPIs tracking

Leadership

Data-driven decisions

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting

MBA or CPA preferred

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

BI tools

Job description

Job Description Summary

The LEAP FP&A Leader will play a critical role in providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting across the Commercial Engines and Services organizations for the LEAP product line. This role will partner closely with the LEAP Vice President, CFO, and operational leaders to drive the overall strategy for financial planning cycles, delivery performance, margin expansion, and cash flow improvements across the largest growth engine program over the next 5 years.

Job Description

Responsibilities

Financial Planning and Forecasting

• Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow for the LEAP product line.
• Lead the preparation of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and quarterly forecasts.
• Analyze variances between actual and forecasted financial results, identifying key drivers and proposing corrective actions.
• Manage the full business cycle, including strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and estimates at the channel and sub-product line levels.
• Ownership of long‑t LEAP business plan and Pricing framework
• Support long‑term path to LEAP program margin expansion including identification and management of actions required

Performance Analysis

• Key leadership role to LEAP VP and staff team in driving financial performance
• Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance
• Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation
• Improve clarity on channel and sub‑channel performance operationally, linking performance to financial outcomes and assessing impacts on customers and shareholders
• Finance leadership across cross‑functional cost leakage efforts to identify and execute on cost‑out opportunities, particularly costs/expenses that are above market.

Reporting and Strategic Support

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management, providing insights and recommendations based on financial data.
• Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Partner with leadership to evaluate business strategies, investment opportunities, and operational initiatives.
• Support decision‑making with data‑driven insights, scenario analysis, and financial recommendations
• Partner with Investor Relations to ensure credibility and accuracy of external narrative

Process improvement, leadership

• Leverage FLIGHT DECK and AI solutions to identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy, and reducing non‑value added work
• Provide financial guidance and training to non‑financial stakeholders to improve financial literacy and decision‑making across the organization.
• Recruit top talent, coach, and promote team members (3 direct reports)

Desired Characteristics

• Strategic mindset: Ability to balance near-, mid-, and long‑term financial planning with operational priorities.
• Operational expertise: Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and MRO operations.
• Financial acumen: Proven experience in FP&A, cost analysis, financial modeling, and reporting, and complex accounting topics
• Leadership skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, drive collaboration, and influence stakeholders.
• Analytical mindset: Strong problem‑solving skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive data‑driven decisions.
• Results‑oriented: Proven track record of delivering on financial commitments and driving operational improvements.
• Effective communicator: Ability to present complex financial and operational information clearly and concisely to senior leadership and external stakeholders.
• Integrity and transparency: Upholds the highest standards of ethics and accountability.
• Experience in process transformation and use of AI in financial setting preferred

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: Yes