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.

Senior leader responsible for driving proactive operational cost management and productivity across People Operations, largest portion of HR functional spend. Senior Leader is well versed on the strategic priorities of People Operations including understanding the “why” behind areas that impact cost (headcount, purchased services). Senior Leader builds strong relationships with People Operations Leader and serves as their “CFO” with ability to influence change and recommend actions required to achieve cost targets and efficiency of operations.

Job Description

Role Summary

Senior leader responsible for driving proactive operational cost management and productivity across People Operations, largest portion of HR functional spend. Senior Leader is well versed on the strategic priorities of People Operations including understanding the “why” behind areas that impact cost (headcount, purchased services). Senior Leader builds strong relationships with People Operations Leader and serves as their “CFO” with ability to influence change and recommend actions required to achieve cost targets and efficiency of operations. 

Roles and Responsibilities

Partner with People Operations Leader to translate operational actions into financial strategy & impactSupport People Operations team with proactive cost management (headcount, purchased services, T&L)Responsible for execution of People Ops LRF and budget process designed by FP&A (support People Finance Leader as capacity permits) Develop deep understanding of People Operations priorities and distinction vs. PYEnsure understanding of upfront general range of acceptable spend, as defined by FP&A, utilize knowledge to shape proposed budgetUtilize knowledge of strategic priorities to apply a zero-base approach to build-up of budget  Isolate “investment” spend and form opinion on necessity and prioritization in partnership with People Operations teamIdentify productivity opportunities upfront and facilitate analysis of potential impact and prioritization Develop a deep understanding of LRF and budget composition and investments (headcount, purchased services, T&L)Support People Finance Leader with operational commentary on LRF and budget rationale, provided to Corporate FP&AServe as HR reviewer of LRF and budget system load & reconciliation executed by Financial Analysts and Corporate Consolidation AnalystSupport People Finance Leader on CY and long-term Corporate Functions headcount construct and productivity targetsDevelop process tailored to your preference that enables your regular understanding of cost actuals and upcoming costMaintain regular communication and touchpoints with People Operations Leader and team to ensure you’re up to speed on key informationPerform review of standard monthly operational cost analysis/KPIs (headcount, purchased services, T&L)Utilize monthly operational cost analysis/KPIs to identify key areas of action needed / areas to monitorUtilize standard monthly operational cost analysis for monthly operational reviews with Corporate CFO/FP&A followed by Operating Leaders Utilize data from People Finance Leader to perform monthly headcount reviews – prior month to current walks, review of open rolesPartner with Controllership and operational team to ensure accuracy of monthly cost accrualsPartner with People Operations Leader and team to develop quarterly forecastServe as reviewer of quarterly forecast system load & reconciliation executed by Financial Analysts and Corporate Consolidation AnalystPartner with People Operations Leader and team to develop monthly pacingSupport People Finance Leader with operational commentary on monthly actuals & pacing, provided to Corporate FP&ASupport preparation for quarterly Corporate cost reviews with Aerospace CFO (summarized review of monthly operational analysis) Support People Finance Leader with operational commentary for use in quarterly wrap, provided to Corporate FP&A  Drive accountability on People Operations productivity initiatives, support Productivity Analyst with monthly updatesSupport People Finance Leader with onboarding and mentorship of Financial AnalystPartner with OFLP and People Finance Leader on development of repeatable monthly operational cost analysis for use in monthly operational reviews  (headcount, purchased services, T&L)Partner with People Finance Leader on headcount initiatives to improve actuals analysis and forecastingSupport execution of special project for People Operations Leader

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeMinimum 7 years of finance experience with prior FP&A role experienceFinancial modeling skillsLeadership experience with senior management interactionDemonstrated experience influencing and communicating at all levels, including with Senior ManagementProven project management and coordination skillsExperience managing direct reportsProficient use of financial systems (e.g. Hyperion, Oracle) and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desired Characteristics

Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or AccountingAdvanced financial analytics/modeling skillsPrior FP&A role or Functional Management and process experienceTechnical – High attention to detail and systems expertise Analytical – Data driven with ability to simplify complex topicsDemonstrated ability to manage multiple prioritiesLeadership experience and ability to motivate others and work across all functionsSelf-starter/team playerStrong executorExperience with business process redesign and/or LEANStrong oral and written communication skills

The base pay range for this position is $130,000-$160,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus based on a percentage of your base salary.  This posting is expected to close on February 28th.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity 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. 

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., their successors, and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a “Sponsor”). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor’s welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

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: Yes

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