FP&A Regional Finance Leader

GE Vernova • Oakbrook Terrace, IL

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About The Position

The primary focus of this role will be to lead Regional FP&A activities, driving financial planning, performance management, and strategic decision support across the region. This position will be responsible for financial planning and analysis to support optimal business performance (safety, quality, delivery, and cost) through strong analytical and insightful reporting of profitability, cash flow, and key financial KPIs. The role partners closely with Commercial, Operations, and Project Execution teams to provide timely and accurate financial insights to regional and global leadership. The role requires in-depth knowledge of financial planning best practices and a strong understanding of how FP&A integrates with other business functions. It also demands solid market awareness, including competitive dynamics and key differentiators within the region.

Requirements

• Bachelors & any degree... Masters, CPA, or equivalent degree in Finance, business administration
• Language: English (fluent speaking and writing)
• Significant experience in Finance & Financial Planning and Analysis. Preferably in industrial segment w/ Project Business experience.
• Experience in the use of SAP and Reporting tools
• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience in managing relationships within a complex matrix environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong accounting background and operationally inclined in a projects industry
• Ability to work independently and without supervision.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
• Demonstrated ability to lead programs/projects, influence and lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead regional financial planning processes, including Annual Operating Plan (OP), quarterly forecasts, long-range planning (LRP), and monthly closing reviews.
• Own regional P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow performance analysis, ensuring accurate forecasting of revenue, margin, working capital, and structural costs.
• Drive financial visibility across orders, sales, backlog, margins, cost of goods sold, SG&A, and cash conversion metrics.
• Provide actionable insights and variance analysis to senior leadership, highlighting risks and opportunities to ensure delivery of financial commitments.
• Partner with Commercial and Operations teams to optimize pricing strategies, cost structures, and productivity initiatives.
• Develop robust financial models and scenario analyses to support strategic decisions, investments, and resource allocation.
• Serve as a best-practice and quality resource for financial processes, tools, and reporting standards across the region.
• Contribute to regional strategy development and ensure alignment between financial targets and operational execution.
• Act as a key finance business partner and primary FP&A contact for regional leadership and global stakeholders.
• Influence cross-functional teams through clear communication of complex financial concepts and data-driven recommendations.
• Lead and develop a diverse FP&A team, fostering a high-performance and continuous improvement culture.
• Drive improvements in forecasting accuracy, reporting automation, and financial governance.
• Operate with moderate autonomy within broad corporate guidelines, exercising strong evaluative judgment on complex financial matters.
• Use technical expertise and advanced data analytics to support strategic recommendations.
• Leverage multiple internal data sources and relevant external market insights to inform business decisions.

Benefits

• GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation.
• Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, 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 Vernova 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 financial planning consultants.
• Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
• GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs
• GE Vernova 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 GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level