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Steam Power Europe and Integrated Projects FP&A Leader (f/m)

• GE Power


• Experienced


• Posted 2/18/2019 9:54:20 AM


• 3239219

• Job Function:Finance


• Business Segment: Power Steam Power

Location(s): Switzerland; Baden




Role Summary:

The role will own all planning cycles, reporting, pacing, closing and FP&A analytics for the Integrated Projects (IP) organisation & the Europe region. She/he will lead a large portion (>70%) of the newly built business of SP as well as the second largest region in the business. and be a key partner to the IP & Europe CFO and the General Managers of the IP & Europe Region to drive operational accountability & support business performance analytics.




Essential Responsibilities:

This is a key role in the steam business finance community with a wide responsibility, very close to the operations and the business finance leadership. This role will lead a team of 2.

In this role she/he will translate concepts, develop strategy, implement change, create programs responsive to the external environment and participate in cross-functional business and cultural development.

Her/his main responsibilities will be:

• Master all Planning cycles and ensure that proper operational targets are cascaded down to the key functional owners in order to have all Financial targets properly allocated throughout the organization
  


• Be responsible for quarterly pacing of orders, revenue, CM, base cost, op profit
  


• Identify gaps early on vs target and drive closure
  


• Engage and own closing process and all the subsequent reporting to Power HQ and to the SP organization to measure actual performance vs targets
  


• Support Service Integration
  


• Ensure proper visibility of performance of Service business through the creation and maintenance of ad hoc reporting structure
  


• Build collaborative relationships with GE Power FP&A and broader SP Finance team
  


• Lead the wing-to-wing Integrated Projects and Europe Region Blueprint process from data generation, digitization and submission through to senior level presentation and communication
  


• Drive Financial planning cycles and Financial target setting
  


• Partner with HQ FP&A and Controllership on Income forecasting and reporting to ensure proper alignment and compliance
  


• Support in ERP structure strategy and design changes to ensure business reporting /analytic needs are met
  


• Often deputize for CFO in meeting with business management
  

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college or equivalent knowledge
  


• Major Finance experience in industrial businesses
  


• Experience in finance leadership roles
  


• Fluent in English
  


• Strong industry knowledge and contacts coupled with knowledge of controllership and accounting Issues
  


• Experience in complex projects finance
  


• Controllership assessment and planning experience
  


• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  


• Strong SAP - Powermax (PMx) experience
  


• Strong oral and written communication skills from an accredited university or college
  


• Strong experience in FP&A Management
  

Desired Characteristics:

• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Financ or equivalent knowledge is preferred
  


• Strong knowledge of Power products and capabilities
  


• Certified Public Accountant (or equivalent) is preferred
  


• Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure
  


• Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans
  


• Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills
  

About Us:

GE Power provides a broad array of power generation, energy delivery, and water process technologies to solve your challenges locally. We work in several areas of the energy industry, including renewable resources such as wind and solar, biogas and alternative fuels, and coal, oil, natural gas, and nuclear energy. We also develop advanced technologies to help solve some of the world’s most complex challenges related to water availability and quality.

GE is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that promise we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles... people like you.

Locations: Switzerland; Baden