RISE Programs CFO & Partner Finance Leader

GE Aerospace•West Chester Township, OH

15d

About The Position

The RISE Programs CFO & Partner Finance Leader will lead the Finance function on GE Aerospace’s efforts to position CFM to secure engine placement on next-generation aircraft. This executive role will focus on developing and executing the Financial Business plan for RISE Programs. This will include providing business partnership in creating winning ‘Go-To-Market’ approaches for all next-gen narrowbody applications, validating the input assumptions (Engineering Spend, Unit cost & price, Services TOW…) that feed business plan, and assessing program risk & implementing counter measures to ensure program objectives are on-time and on-budget. Additionally, this role will lead Finance engagement of CFM Partner activities including annual reconciliations, part transfer and imbalance, own the narrowbody transition financial model, as well as serve as the functional owner of the CFM Investment Review Board.

Nice To Haves

Strategic mindset: balances near, mid and long term outlook to drive the best economics for the LEAP program
Aviation acumen: strong understanding of Aviation Services accounting and airline operations
Commercial and/or operational experience: commercial aviation contract familiarity a plus
Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

Responsibilities

RISE Business Plan: Create winning RISE Programs business plans with a justified ROI. This will entail: Obtaining + substantiating critical business plan assumptions for multiple airframe applications, Running scenarios that optimize the business model for GE and the customer, Presenting options with Aerospace Senior Leadership
Partner with Engineering to forecast and assess RISE development plan (>$900M/annually) that drives budget accountability and identification of potential cost savings including external funding.
Serve as the Finance focal in airframer negotiations. Utilize the business plan to determine a fair and optimized partnership structure for the application RISE program.
Manage 3 direct reports supporting CFM Partnership, Future of Flight and LEAP business plan
CFM JV Partnership: Develop and run financial assessment for Partnership Imbalance across CFM Programs. Following execution of agreement, this position will be responsible to provide forecast and validation the go forward reconciliation.
Lead Program Facts initiative with Safran to bridge between partner critical assumptions for Investor Relations
Identify and execute projects to drive GE productivity within the CFM JV structure. This includes tax optimization, tariff mitigation, thrust sales and automation as volume ramps.
Participate in CFM Programs partner negotiations providing insights on scenario financial impacts.
CFM Programs Business Plan Financials: Partner cross-functionally to manage annual and quarterly updates or sensitivity studies of the CFM Programs (CFM56, LEAP & Future of Flight) Strategy and Business Plan financial outlook
Operationalize product and commercial strategies while meeting financial commitments, problem solving gaps when necessary
Lead initiatives to improve the end-to-end connectivity and impact of the Narrowbody Business Plan
Partner with business operations team to progress the integration of the Long Range Forecast, Commercial Pricing Framework and new deal underwriting strategy for LEAP engines & services
CFM Programs Investment Review Board: Serve as the investment focal for all CFM Programs capital requests and ensure connectivity to horizontal support functions
Drive adherence to standard work (process & templates) to eliminate request rework
Unlock reporting & tracking capabilities for all Investment spend (e.g., actuals reporting, short term forecasting)
Additional product line initiatives: Contribute to Investor Relations activities and content creation
Support key strategic initiatives (e.g., engine upgrade business case) through various approvals
Manage 3 direct reports supporting CFM Partnership, Future of Flight and LEAP business plan