Senior FP&A Operations Manager

GE Aerospace; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

A leading aerospace technology firm is seeking a Senior FP&A Operations Manager to oversee financial planning and analysis for the RISE program. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 5 years of finance/accounting experience. Responsibilities include managing budgets, forecasting, and collaborating with engineering teams to ensure profitability. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills are essential. The company provides a dynamic work environment and competitive compensation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• 5+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering finance for RISE programs.
• Manage strategy, budget, and forecasting activities.
• Monitor actual costs vs. forecasts to drive improvement.

Skills

Finance accountability

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

ROI modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Senior FP&A Operations Manager has financial accountability for functional, business, and company objectives associated with Future of Flight engineering spend for the RISE program. This leader is responsible for the financial planning, analysis, reporting, and capital allocation that contributes to the overall business strategy and key performance indicators (KPIs).

Roles and Responsibilities

• Engineering finance leader for RISE Programs, establish trusted financial partnerships with the product line & engineering managers.
• Collaborate with the engineering operations team to manage strategy, budget, forecasting, monthly operating reviews, and close activities.
• Work with engineering and product line teams to establish processes for the accounting, monitoring, & forecasting of external funding/reimbursements.
• Partner with Future of Flight (FoF) program management teams to develop strategy and financials for major engineering projects. Establish ROI process and metrics to evaluate engineering investments.
• Monitor actual engineering cost vs. forecast and drive improvement in profitability and cashflow.
• Support period audits and reviews.
• Use FLIGHT DECK principles and automation to identify and support the implementation of improvements for financial processes.
• Effectively communicate financials and objectives to senior product line and engineering leadership.
• Perform special analysis of major issues as required and recommend solutions to complex business issues. May lead projects with cross functional teams.
• Become an expert in engineering financial charging practices, systems, and accounting. Provide recommendations and training to operational partners as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• 5+ years of relevant finance/accounting experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with return on investment (ROI) modeling and capital allocation.
• Demonstrated ability to learn & deploy FLIGHT DECK principles and automation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-business initiatives.

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).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No