Integrated Manufacturing Assembly & Test FP&A Leader

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

GE Aerospace is seeking an Integrated Manufacturing Assembly & Test FP&A Leader to manage planning, analysis, and reporting for IMAT. You will partner with the IMAT General Manager and CFO to enable performance and strategic decision-making across IMAT.

The role also leads FP&A for part families and shops, drives special projects, applies FLIGHT DECK methodologies, and supports MORs, WORs, budgets, and board materials for executive reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting from an accredited university.
• 6+ years of FP&A/supply chain finance experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead Part Family and Shop finance teams in planning, reporting, and variance analysis.
• Manage forecasting, pacing, and risk management to identify variances and opportunities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to communicate financial positions and insights.
• Own consolidation and analysis for Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs) and Weekly Operating Reviews (WORs).
• Lead planning, forecasting, and pacing for IMAT HQ and support board materials and reviews.
• Apply FLIGHT DECK methodologies to improve financial processes across IMAT.
• Collaborate on special projects including business development and ERP integrations.

Skills

FP&A

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

Tools

FLIGHT DECK

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Integrated Manufacturing Assembly & Test FP&A Leader manages planning, analysis, and reporting for the consolidated view of Part Families and IMAT as an aggregate. This leader should support the Integrated Manufacturing Assembly & Test CFO by enabling IMAT-wide standard work and efficient financial processes. This role will provide strategic financial insights and support decision-making processes. This leader will work directly with the entire IMAT General Manager and IMAT Staff to enable operational performance and implement strategies that align with business objectives.

In addition to FP&A responsibilities, a critical part of this role is directly supporting special projects across the IMAT Shops, including, but not limited to Business Development opportunities, key acquisition integrations, ERP implementation projects, and various other IMAT-level strategic initiatives. This role will be responsible for leading and managing key efforts in these special projects to support the IMAT division.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis: Lead Part Family and Shop finance teams in executing planning and reporting cycles, delivering comprehensive financial reports with variance analysis, and driving process automation to enhance transparency and streamline reporting.
• Forecasting and Risk Management: Manage planning, forecasting, and pacing activities by leveraging data insights and operational expertise to identify material variances, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Foster engagement with cross-functional teams to effectively communicate financial positions, analyze operating results, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Operational Reviews and Consolidation: Own the consolidation and analysis of financial data for IMAT's Monthly Operating Reviews (MORs) and Weekly Operating Reviews (WORs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting: Lead planning, forecasting, and pacing efforts for IMAT HQ, utilizing data-driven approaches to articulate material variances, risks, and opportunities. Support the IMAT CFO in preparing presentations and materials for key reviews, including MORs, WORs, Wrap Reviews, Budget, Strategy, and Board of Directors meetings.
• Continuous Improvement Through FLIGHT DECK: Apply FLIGHT DECK methodologies to drive continuous improvement across all financial processes within IMAT, fostering a lean and efficient operating model.
• Special Projects and Strategic Initiatives: Collaborate across shops and part families to lead or support special projects, including developing business cases, conducting due diligence for business development, integrating new sites and ERPs, and spearheading IM-level cross-functional initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting from an accredited university
• 6+ years of FP&A/Supply Chain Finance experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects cross-functionally
• Experience with shop/supply chain finance
• Proven track record of driving financial performance
• Evidence of leveraging FLIGHT DECK to improve processes
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.
• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail.

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