Sourcing Finance Leader, Avionics & Electrical Power

GE Aerospace • Evendale, OH

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About The Position

Responsible to develop innovative solutions to deliver Customer outcomes and drive growth while managing company risk/reward. Partner with operations team to help drive inventory analytics, manage inventory & payable metrics, and help drive business outcomes. Interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes, or services. Utilizes understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college
• 7+ years Finance experience in roles with progressive responsibility
• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Must be able to work on projects classified for US Citizens only

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of Aviation Systems division ERPs and operations
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn
• Influencer: be able to influence a large volume of people outside of the function
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Expert knowledge in office suite

Responsibilities

• Partner with Sourcing teams across Avionics, Power US and UK and the Military IPT for Defense, ultimately supporting the D&S Sourcing GM to drive optimal business performance (Quality, Delivery, Cost & Cash).
• Support deal underwriting for commercial agreements with supply base & manage ongoing financial performance of deals, providing advice and direction where needed
• Responsible for financial support on deal underwriting, supplier/contract management, and cost/cash optimization projects.
• Responsible for the financial evaluations of make buy transitions across the various sites within D&S.
• Own monthly close reporting of finance related metrics for Sourcing including purchase price variance and days to pay as well as the analysis in support of monthly operating reviews with Sourcing GM and P&L teams
• Own the various financial planning and analysis activities as well as cost management of the Sourcing & other central supply chain teams' budget.
• Contribute to commodity level strategies through key planning cycles (annual strategy & budget processes).
• Leverage analysis & data to support recommendations and provide insight to commodity operations teams.
• Drive horizontal projects within sourcing finance team to drive process standardization, simplification, and automation to reduce overall team workload.
• Support and partner with Sourcing Leadership to execute any relevant problem solving to drive improvement and eliminate waste
• Communicate complex messages to others and explain difficult or sensitive information.
• Work through areas of ambiguity and partner with peers across commodities to problem solve and benchmark best practices.
• Use financial expertise & sound judgement to drive a high level of controllership & compliance at all times.
• Own the modelling of our supplier disbursements forecast and execution thereon
• Ensure Financial Compliance standards are adhered to within Sourcing, including maintaining and communicating the most recent delegations of authority within Sourcing.

Benefits

• GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like HealthAhead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing.
• Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services.
• Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees