Sr Finance Manager - Risk Management

Overview

Responsible to develop innovative solutions to deliver Customer outcomes and drive growth while managing company risk/reward. Has in-depth knowledge of best practices and how own area integrates with others; has working knowledge of product lines and factors that differentiate them in the market.

Responsibilities

• Manage the $8B quarterly receivable balance, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace\’s guiding principles and operational priorities.
• Drive improvements in cash collection timing, forecasting accuracy, and reduction of past dues by partnering with sales, operations, and finance leadership.
• Lead the Global AR team in executing strategic, global, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance collections processes and customer account management.
• Key Projects and Initiatives
• Enhance visibility into receivable data across product lines to support decision-making and operational improvements.
• Develop and maintain tools to track and report past due metrics, driving accountability and action.
• Lead forecasting efforts to improve accuracy and alignment with business objectives.
• Oversee reconciliation of tariffs and ensure accurate data distribution across stakeholders.
• Manage resolution processes for customer disputes, ensuring timely and effective outcomes.
• Drive innovation by developing AI models for receivable forecasting to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Team Leadership
• Manage a team of analysts overseeing Safran, APAC, and China regions, providing leadership, coaching, and development opportunities.
• Develop specialized expertise within the team, ensuring alignment with best practices and quality standards.
• Monitor performance through standard work and operating rhythms, addressing root causes and driving process improvements across the Invoice-to-Cash cycle.
• Strategic Partnership
• Collaborate closely with Safran, managing the cash collection process from the JV partner and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Influence cross-functional stakeholders, communicating complex messages effectively and building consensus to drive results.
• Operational Excellence
• Implement lean principles (FLIGHT DECK) to improve processes, address root causes, and enhance training and process improvement opportunities.
• Monitor and escalate performance drivers, ensuring timely resolution and alignment with operational goals.
• Leadership and Influence
• Act as a skilled influencer, communicating difficult or sensitive information effectively and building consensus across teams.
• Lead small projects with moderate risks and resource requirements, ensuring delivery of measurable outcomes.
• Develop persuasion skills to influence stakeholders on critical topics within the field.

Qualifications

• Bachelor\\\’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 8 years of experience in Finance).
• 6+ years of increasing responsibility in Finance or Accounting roles.
• Deep understanding of billing and collections processes and their interdependencies.
• Proven ability to drive teams to meet targets while delivering thoughtful leadership.

Desired Characteristics

• Working knowledge of Alteryx, with the ability to create and manage workflows.
• Strong understanding of Accounts Receivable accounting flows and the entire order-to-cash process.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve complex problems effectively.
• Established skills in leading programs/projects, including documentation, planning, marketing, and execution.

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEOC Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights_10_20.pdf). 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.