Job Description SummaryWhether you want to work at one of our facilities as the site leader's right hand helping to make business decisions or at headquarters on a larger finance team, we have an opportunity for you. You’ll get to work with budgets of various sizes and complexities, while collaborating with others. Our finance and accounting teams span the globe, providing unmatched learning, development, and career growth opportunities.

You will be part of GE Aviation that is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines for commercial and military aircraft, at the cutting-edge CMC technology manufacturing facility in Huntsville, Alabama. As the Lead Finance Specialist for Manufacturing Operations, you will report directly to the Huntsville Site Finance Leader, and partner with the Huntsville operations team. Additionally, you will interface with the Supply Chain FP&A and Leadership teams. You will utilize your technical expertise and judgement to solve problems and will be a “hands-on” owner of P&L and balance sheet activities for Inventory, OPEX and CAPEX. This operational finance position will require direct involvement in driving solutions to obstacles encountered while helping to drive process improvements.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Sr. Financial Analyst for Manufacturing Operations, your key responsibilities will include:

Execution of site strategy and manufacturing finance activities, including coordinating planning (forecasting, budgeting, strategy), complete month-end close activities and reportingP&L and balance sheet activities, including product cost accounting, absorption and direct hours analysis, functional operational costs, inventory controls, physical inventory, cycle counts, aged WIP, standard cost roll-ups, job close and other variances analysis, and material lossesIdentify opportunities to implement LEAN Business Philosophy where applicableAbility to understand cost drivers and improve cost controlsOracle ERP system ownership which will include standard cost review and cost roll-up, BOM (Bill of Material) and engineering routes analysis and updates, ERP support to other functions, site finance support for Oracle Process Manufacturing (OPM) implementation for new Fiber plantCAPEX (Plant and Equipment) financial control, CIP analysis, Fixed Asset capitalization analysis, and Fixed Asset auditSupport U.S. government accounting and reporting requirementWork closely with auditors (Internal Audit, Deloitte, DCAA) to ensure cost and reporting complianceYou will impact site projects, processes, and procedures, and you will develop in-depth knowledge of manufacturing operations of the Huntsville site

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business or similar from an accredited university or college5+ years of relevant finance or accounting experience

Desired Qualifications

Experience in manufacturing environmentUnderstanding of basic accounting and manufacturing operations conceptsExperience with ERP systems in manufacturing environment (Oracle, SAP or similar)Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (advanced formulas and functions, lookups, sumifs, pivot tables and pivot charts, data validation, consolidation, and presentation etc.)Strong business computer skills (Windows run PCs, Microsoft Outlook, Power Point, Word, online collaboration tools, audio/video meetings)High integrity and focus on complianceAbility to anticipate and resolve issues and challengesEffective interpersonal skills and strong oral and written communication skillsAbility to coordinate several projects simultaneouslyEffective problem identification and solution skillsProven analytical and organizational abilityKnowledge of Lean Business PhilosophyProject Management experienceAvailability to work weekends and holidays during quarter-end closeAmbitious, willing to share best practices, able to challenge and be challenged, eager to learn

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No