Lead FP&A Operations Analyst

GE Aerospace•Grand Rapids, MI

About The Position

Join GE Aerospace and Shape the Future of Vertical Lift Aviation! Are you ready to be part of a groundbreaking mission that will redefine the future of military aviation? GE Aerospace is proud to play a pivotal role in the U.S. Army’s Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (MV-75) program—a revolutionary tiltrotor aircraft that combines the vertical takeoff and landing capabilities of a helicopter with the speed and range of an airplane. At the heart of the MV-75 is GE Aerospace’s cutting-edge Digital Backbone, a powerful network that serves as the nerve center for all onboard data traffic, enabling enhanced speed, range, agility, and rapid integration of advanced mission equipment. This is your chance to contribute to a program that ensures the U.S. Army and its allies stay one step ahead in the ever-evolving landscape of defense and technology. Responsible for providing financial planning, analysis and reporting for Corporate, a business, or a P&L within a business. Has knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; is aware of the competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market Job Description Roles and Responsibilities Responsible for managing the business cycle- 3 year plan, budget, forecasts at each level of the organization. Define KPIs to measure the performance in all areas of the organization- mfg., R&D, eng, supply, commissioning. Analyze the performance and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation as well as corrective action plans as needed. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines. Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues. Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.). Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems. Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
3-5 years of finance or accounting experience

Nice To Haves

Earned Value Management experience.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
Established project management skills.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the business cycle- 3 year plan, budget, forecasts at each level of the organization.
Define KPIs to measure the performance in all areas of the organization- mfg., R&D, eng, supply, commissioning.
Analyze the performance and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation as well as corrective action plans as needed.
Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy.
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience.
May lead small projects with low risks and resource requirements.
Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field.
Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.