Portfolio Projects Finance Leader

GE Vernova•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

2d•$124,900 - $208,100•Remote

About The Position

GE Vernova is seeking a Portfolio Projects Finance Leader to lead finance support across multiple Electrical Power Transmission project portfolios in the NAM region. The role is a key finance partner to business and operations leadership, driving portfolio profitability, cash flow generation, execution discipline, and financial visibility across a large and complex backlog. The position provides portfolio-level oversight of project financial performance, strengthens forecasting and governance processes, identifies risks and opportunities, and drives actions to improve margin, cash conversion, and overall portfolio outcomes. It also provides functional leadership across project finance activities to promote consistent financial reviews, forecasting rigor, performance management, and financial discipline across the portfolios. This is a remote position. Relocation assistance is provided. The U.S.-based pay range is $124,900 to $208,100, with geographic differentials in certain areas. The position is eligible for a discretionary annual bonus. GE Vernova will employ only candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, and an offer is contingent on successful completion of a drug screen as applicable.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a closely related field.
Minimum of 10 years of experience in project finance, operations finance, or business finance leadership.
Strong understanding of project-based financial management, including profitability, revenue recognition, cost control, forecasting, cash flow, and working capital.
Demonstrated experience supporting large, complex project or portfolio environments.
Strong analytical, financial modeling, forecasting, and problem-solving skills.
Proven ability to influence and partner across cross-functional teams in a matrixed operating environment.
Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior business, operations, and commercial stakeholders.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a drug screen, as applicable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in industrial, infrastructure, energy, or other project-based businesses.
Strong finance leadership with an operational mindset and a bias for action.
Ability to connect financial insights to execution and business outcomes.
Results-oriented focus on profitability, cash generation, and performance improvement.
Comfort operating across multiple portfolios and managing complexity.
Proactive, disciplined approach to driving accountability across cross-functional teams.
Leadership presence and ability to influence decisions and align stakeholders.
Ability to balance strategic portfolio oversight with detailed operational follow-up.

Responsibilities

Serve as the finance leader across multiple Electrical Power Transmission project portfolios in the NAM region.
Partner with project management, operations, commercial teams, factories, and customer-facing teams to drive strong execution and financial performance.
Drive portfolio profitability, margin performance, cash generation, and working capital improvement.
Lead portfolio-level financial reviews, including forecasting, budgeting, risk and opportunity assessments, and action planning.
Consolidate, challenge, and improve project and portfolio forecasts to ensure accurate visibility to revenue, cost, margin, and cash outcomes.
Provide financial leadership and business insight to support operational decision-making, portfolio prioritization, and performance improvement.
Partner with factories and execution teams to improve cost control, schedule performance, and delivery execution.
Work with customer-facing teams to improve billing milestones, collections, claims management, and overall cash conversion.
Identify, assess, and escalate portfolio risks and opportunities, ensuring timely mitigation actions and follow-through.
Strengthen financial operating rigor, process compliance, governance, and standardization across the projects organization.
Provide functional leadership, guidance, and coaching to Projects Finance Leaders and project finance teams across assigned portfolios.
Drive continuous improvement in project financial reviews, reporting quality, forecasting accuracy, and portfolio performance management.

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage.
Access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource.
Employee Assistance Program with 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services.
GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan with a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity, company matching contributions, and company retirement contributions.
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.
Discretionary annual bonus eligibility.
Relocation assistance.
Professional development and a challenging work environment.