Senior Financial Controller - UK GAAP, SAP & Lean Finance Lead

Responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver accurate actual financial reporting and analysis. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of competition and the factors that differentiate them in the market.

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Directly managing a team of 5 UK employees and overseeing support teams in other countries.
• Responsible for UK Statutory and US GAAP accounting & audit.
• Projects driving increased accuracy and granularity whilst reducing Month End close.
• Month End analysis and reporting to senior leadership.
• Implement a culture of Lean utilising FLIGHT DECK, GE Aerospace’s lean operating model.
• Responsible for general accounting and policy application & process administration for all cycles including inventory, revenue recognition, receivables/payables and intercompany.
• Understand and interpret applicable Enterprise Standards, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Process Maps to deliver globally competitive financial process/accounting services.
• Ensuring best practices implemented within the finance function.
• Contributes towards strategy and policy development and ensures delivery within finance.
• Skilled influencer, able to communicate complex messages to others.
• Uses judgment to make decisions or solve highly complex tasks or problems that impact the finance function.
• Takes new perspective on existing solutions.
• Uses technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations.

Required Qualifications:

• Professional accounting qualification.
• Significant experience in controllership.
• Experience of leading accounting and finance teams.
• Established project management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Working experience of SAP and Excel.

Desired Characteristics:

• UK Statutory and or US GAAP accounting & audit experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward:

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs:

• Non-contributory Pension
• Performance related bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days + public holidays, with flexible option to buy or sell

GE Aerospace Wales is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace Wales is a Disability Confident Committed employer, and welcomes applications from disabled candidates. We are dedicated to ensuring our recruitment processes are accessible to all. Should you require any adjustments to our recruitment processes or would like to ask us a question please contact HR.Wales@geaerospace.com.

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security.

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes