FP&A Analyst – Aviation Software Business

GE Aerospace • Boston, MA

1d • $86,000 - $115,000

About The Position

The FP&A Analyst (LPB) will be responsible for forecasting, pacing, and financial close activities across all aspects of the income statement for GE Aerospace’s Software as a Service business. The role will partner closely with functional leaders to drive cost discipline, improve forecast accuracy, and deliver clear financial insights that support operating rigor and decision-making. The FP&A Analyst will own core financial rhythms, ensuring accurate pacing, disciplined cost management, and timely close processes in a dynamic, growth-oriented software environment. You will work closely with operating leaders in the engineering, product management, and commercial organizations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in FP&A, business finance, or financial analysis roles.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills; advanced Excel proficiency required.
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting a Software as a Service or software business, with understanding of cost drivers such as cloud infrastructure, software development, and support operations.
• Familiarity with GE Aerospace operating rhythms, cost governance, and disciplined forecasting practices.
• Experience with financial planning systems (ERP) and reporting or BI tools preferred.
• Exposure to Alteryx is a plus; entry-level proficiency welcomed with the ability to quickly upskill preferred
• Strong ownership mindset, attention to detail, and continuous improvement orientation aligned with FLIGHT DECK.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and pacing processes across the full Software as a Service income statement, including revenue, operating expenses, and margin.
• Lead monthly financial close activities for Software as a Service cost and operating expense lines, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GE Aerospace policies.
• Partner with cost owners across Engineering, Product, Cloud Operations, Commercial, and G&A to manage spend, understand drivers, and identify productivity opportunities.
• Prepare and deliver variance analysis with clear, concise commentary explaining performance versus forecast, plan, and prior periods.
• Develop and maintain driver-based cost models, including headcount, cloud/hosting costs, vendor spend, and other Software as a Service operating expenses.
• Support annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly reforecasts, and long-range planning (LRP) with strong analytical rigor and scenario analysis.
• Drive simplification and continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting using FLIGHT DECK principles.
• Ensure strong financial controls, data integrity, and alignment between financial systems, forecasts, and management reporting.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees