Product Finance Leader

GE Vernova•Bellevue, WA

6d•$147,400 - $245,600•Remote

About The Position

GE Vernova’s Electrification Software organization is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to support Services Transformation within the Grid Software business. This role will partner closely with the SVP of Product Management, SVP of Engineering, regional leaders, Services, and Commercial teams to help shape and execute business strategy for GridOS, GE Vernova’s flagship grid orchestration software portfolio. GridOS is purpose-built to help utilities manage the increasing complexity of the sustainable energy grid. In this role, you will help enable the business to deliver on-time, high-quality software outcomes while strengthening financial performance across Orders, Revenue, EBITDA, and Cash. You will also help drive capital allocation decisions, support regional growth strategies, and ensure financial discipline in product and commercial priorities. We are seeking a seasoned Operational Finance Executive to serve as a strategic partner to our Product Management and Engineering leadership. This role will lead financial operations for a multi-billion dollar global portfolio, focusing on grid modernization, software-enabled services, and large-scale infrastructure investments. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of driving ROIC-based capital allocation and navigating complex revenue recognition (ASC 606) within the industrial and technology sectors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline from an accredited college or university
10+ years of Operational Finance experience, including CMR and 606 accounting, or Commercial Finance experience, including product finance
10+ years of progressive finance leadership in global industrial or technology industries, proven ability to lead cross-functional operating cadences aligning Finance, Procurement, Engineering and Go-To-Market (GTM) leaders

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA strongly preferred
Working knowledge of SAP (Fusion), Oracle Fusion, and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM)
Financial control experience in a public company
Demonstrated team leadership capability
Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple priorities effectively
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and influencing skills in a matrix organization
Strong analytical, project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
Ability to work effectively with remote, cross-functional, and multicultural teams

Responsibilities

Drive software-led business and regional strategy: Partner with Product Management, Engineering, Regional GMs, Strategy, and Services delivery teams to develop long-term product and regional strategies that support growth. Translate strategy into the Annual Operating Plan through prioritized initiatives and capital allocation decisions informed by ROIC.
Optimize product investment: Benchmark product investment as a percentage of revenue against external comparables to support investment optimization. Identify the right balance of capital allocation between GridOS and Heritage portfolios.
Strengthen delivery accountability: Partner with Product, Engineering, and system integrator partners to drive on-time delivery with the required quality and service-level performance.
Establish governance for future orders: Work with Product, Commercial, and Services teams to define governance and decision rules for roadmap commitments and non-roadmap requests. Develop processes to evaluate and support pricing bids tied to delivery obligations on new opportunities.
Support resource location strategy: Partner with HR, Product Leadership, R&D Finance, and system integrators to optimize the cost mix and location strategy for resources.
Drive pricing and capital allocation discipline: Lead the development and adoption of pricing review frameworks and improve their effectiveness. Support Product Management in understanding financial performance, applying ROIC-based investment principles, and strengthening ownership of pricing decisions.
Enable prioritization of customer commitments: Partner with Services Finance and Commercial Finance to improve processes for identifying product dependencies across projects and deals. Help Product Management prioritize work to reduce liquidated damages, avoid revenue leakage, and improve delivery outcomes.
Enhance profitability analytics: Develop and improve profitability views by product, customer, and project to support growth, expand gross margin, and improve business performance.

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