Lead Finance Analyst, Conversions, Modofications & Upgrades

GE Vernova • Union City, CA

2d • $95,300 - $158,700 • 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.

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

• 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

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the 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.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level