Lead Finance Analyst, Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades

GE Vernova•Schenectady, NY

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Finance Analyst, Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades ("CM&U") is a key business partner to Commercial and Project Operations teams You will own financial planning, project accounting, and decision support across the ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) and OTR (Order-to-Remittance) lifecycle. In this role, you will drive accurate orders/sales/cash forecasts, ensure compliant revenue recognition, manage cost and margin outcomes, and support pricing, risk management, and approvals for upgrade and retrofit scopes. Job Description Commercial & Operations Support Build and review cost models, pricing waterfalls, margin analyses, and scenario sensitivities Support risk/opportunity registers, commercial approvals, and contract terms impacting financials Provide finance input to proposals, bid approvals, and negotiations; challenge assumptions and drive clarity on contingencies and change-order strategies Financial Excellence Drive change order financials, claims, and dispute resolutions; support cash collections and past-due reduction Execute month-end close activities: accruals, deferrals, JE reviews, variance analyses, reconciliations Set up project financials aligned with contractual performance obligations and operations outcomes. Ensure proper revenue recognition and billing aligned with policy & milestones. Track actuals, estimates, pacing, and budgets for CM&U, including analytics, reporting, and margin walks vs. baseline expectations. Controllership and compliance Ensure adherence to accounting policies, SOX controls, and documentation standards Maintain strong balance sheet integrity (WIP, unbilled AR, advances, inventory/field materials) Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Controllership on FX, VAT/GST, statutory needs, and audits Drive process simplification, standard work, and digital tool adoption

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, and or Economics
4+ years of progressive finance experience in project-based, manufacturing, or services environments
Strong financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting skills
Proficiency with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., SAP/Oracle; Tableau/Power BI; Excel)
Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and influence without direct authority
Clear, concise communication skills (written and verbal); executive-ready presentations

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.
CM&U/Upgrades/Retrofits or industrial services experience (energy, power generation, grid, renewables)
Familiarity with ITO/OTR processes, commercial deal structuring, and contract risk management
Lean/continuous improvement mindset; comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities
High bias for action, ownership, and detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture

Responsibilities

Build and review cost models, pricing waterfalls, margin analyses, and scenario sensitivities
Support risk/opportunity registers, commercial approvals, and contract terms impacting financials
Provide finance input to proposals, bid approvals, and negotiations; challenge assumptions and drive clarity on contingencies and change-order strategies
Drive change order financials, claims, and dispute resolutions; support cash collections and past-due reduction
Execute month-end close activities: accruals, deferrals, JE reviews, variance analyses, reconciliations
Set up project financials aligned with contractual performance obligations and operations outcomes.
Ensure proper revenue recognition and billing aligned with policy & milestones.
Track actuals, estimates, pacing, and budgets for CM&U, including analytics, reporting, and margin walks vs. baseline expectations.
Ensure adherence to accounting policies, SOX controls, and documentation standards
Maintain strong balance sheet integrity (WIP, unbilled AR, advances, inventory/field materials)
Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Controllership on FX, VAT/GST, statutory needs, and audits
Drive process simplification, standard work, and digital tool adoption

Benefits

medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
tuition assistance
adoption assistance
paid parental leave
disability benefits
life insurance
12 paid holidays
permissive time off