Sr. Principal - Finance Enterprise Architect

GE Aerospace•Livonia, NY

1d•Remote

About The Position

GE Aerospace is seeking a Sr Principal Solutions Architect to join their Finance Digital Technology (DT) team. This role involves leading efforts to optimize the Oracle EPM on-premise application footprint and shaping the future of Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions. The architect will provide strategic input to design a fit-for-purpose EPM system, including evaluating SaaS vendors, and ensuring seamless integration across EPM, ERP (SAP, Oracle), and subledger systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in EPM systems and architecture, experience with ERP platforms, and the ability to lead complex software solutions across multiple domains. The position offers an opportunity to work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to a global leader in aerospace innovation.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR associate's degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
10+ years of hands-on experience in EPM products, business processes, and data integration tools in both implementation and support.
Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required.
Strong knowledge of EPM Cloud Products and related modules, data integration.
Sound experience with Record to Report Financial processes within Systems, from SubLedgers to Ledgers to consolidations, planning and reporting.
In-depth understanding of principles related to finance accounting and planning, including corporate month end close - consolidation, translation, elimination, and financial reporting activities as well as planning, forecasting and management reporting processes and master data management.
Proven expertise of system architecture, security environments, and interface technologies.
Demonstrated architecture experience as part of complex EPM implementation projects - navigating dependencies of multiple initiatives that will impact the application landscape.

Nice To Haves

Change Agent - Identifies opportunities for necessary changes and pursues/leads them when appropriate. Evaluates progress and involves peers and team members in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance. Works with executive stakeholders to embrace the implications of change. Recommends changes that impact strategic business direction. Leads the planning and implementation of change programs that impact critical processes. Subdivides major deliverables into smaller, manageable components and re-appropriates existing solutions to new requirements and situations. Innovates and integrates new processes and/or technology to add value to GE. Identifies how the cost of change weighs against the benefits and advises accordingly. Proactively learns new solutions and processes to address problems.
Collaboration - Establishes a baseline of objectivity for team. Drives the team toward the organizational objectives. Builds team structure to leverage the strengths of individuals in carrying breadth or depth in capabilities to form a cohesive whole. Introduces company-wide tools for improving collaboration, productivity and building strong communities. Participates in company and industry conferences/ boards. Introduces new methodologies for working across the company. Identifies and forecasts evolving needs of the team/company.
Comfort in Ambiguity - Acts and decides appropriately when all available information may not be possible to obtain. Makes decisions and course corrects as a result of the feedback from those decisions. Presents results with alternatives and scenarios. Creates new tools and methods for gaining data and driving clarity. Supports the team to drive through ambiguity.
Communication - Creates stories and utilizes two-way communications. Communicates functional strategy and roadmap with detail for teams to utilize. Describes functional area information to leaders. Coaches’ others on presentation skills. Collaborates with leadership on mediums and messages that drive the intended direction of the organization with measurable results. Determines the need for theoretical explanations vs. a business actionable answer in a presentation.
Consulting - Leads partnership with clients to define/determine the scope of engagement. Identifies business and technology trends. Advises senior leaders on planning opportunities and implementation considerations for strategic investments. Uses formal techniques of facilitation and analysis to assist leadership in criterion based decision-making and strategic planning.
Curiosity/Creativity - Removes barriers and constraints that block the creativity of self & others (e.g., creates open idea forums, solicits new processes, etc.). Inspires continuous learning and stimulation of thought. Champions progression of ideas to solutions through simplicity and speed.
Decision Making & Risk Management - Participates in the creation of company-wide risk management strategies. Works with senior business leaders to communicate risks, impact, and mitigation plans for the business. Applies best practices to take calculated risks. Takes risks and learns from failures. Encourages ideas from others that may include risk but may provide great gains for the organization.
Influence - Influences through others, including by use of experts or other third parties. Builds direct and "behind the scenes" support for ideas. Foresees downstream consequences and tailors’ communication strategy to support a positive outcome.
Problem Solving - Predicts problems and proactively converts them into business opportunities or minimizes business risk for the company. Builds, coaches, and develops a team & culture of proactive problem solving. Removes roadblocks. Knows when & where to place bets, when to reuse and when to persevere.

Responsibilities

Design and develop end-to-end EPM solutions according to business requirements.
Design, configure, and implement robust EPM solutions for Master Data Management, Consolidations (GAAP, Stat and Tax), FP&A and Reporting.
Develop, implement and maintain EPM modules and business process flows.
Manage end-to-end system development lifecycle including testing, deployment, and documentation.
Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve system issues, ensuring optimal system performance and stability. Including coordinating resolution through both internal and external technical support providers.
Identify required software quality standards and delivery models.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance and efficiency. Including spearheading efforts to analyze existing processes to identify risks and automation opportunities.
Collaborate with developers and operational support across a distributed, global landscape.
Clearly communicates by delivering audience-appropriate information and insights spanning.
Readily partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, create functional specifications, documentation of technical solutions and authoring test scripts as needed.
Keep up to date with industry trends and chosen software providers short and long-term strategy ensuring the EPM landscape is aligned with evolving needs and innovative technology offerings.

Benefits

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.
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.
Access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants.
Tuition assistance.
Adoption assistance.
Paid parental leave.
Disability insurance.
Life insurance.
Paid time-off for vacation or illness.