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Roles and Responsibilities

Develops practical and innovative ways to identify and meet goals. Is responsible for work that is less defined in scope and has the understanding and experience to execute business objectives. Demonstrates accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. Integrates and develops processes that meet business needs across the organization. This role contributes to the overall strategy and manages complex issues within functional areas of expertise. Knowledgeable of systems and process – able and willing to provide assistance and respond to questions of others in broad organization.

The Reporting & Planning Systems & Data Leader will partner with the business to identify requirements and partner with the financial systems team to aid in design, development, integration, and testing of those requirements into the various financial systems. Position requires strong project management and organizational skills, as well as knowledge of the business and HQ reporting requirements.

Design and drive adoption of reporting, system and data standards designed to meet external reporting requirements

Manage implementation and ongoing operation of reporting tools necessary to enable spin to stand alone company as well as future ongoing reporting

Manage design, implementation, and operation of tools that enable collection and reporting of supplemental data utilized in internal and external reporting

Manage design, implementation, and operation of company wide financial planning tool

Design and drive adherence to global standards with goal of increasing standard work and automation across the total company

Work closely with HQ and business finance teams to understand and implement requirements, tools and process that will deliver external reporting while also supporting internal reporting needs

Manage design of master data structures to promote systemic accounting and reporting; understanding integrations and relationships across various financial systems to promote strong wing to wing systemic capabilities from accounting to reporting

Coordinate with other financial systems teams, including business ERP teams, to enable solutions for financial reporting

Contribute to period end financial reporting through operation of tools and data, as well as ongoing support to all levels of the business

Manage activities of project team resources, including external vendors, to support and deliver solutions relating to the programs

Be advisor to broad finance teams in the area of financial reporting requirements and solutions

Coordinate outsourced supplier efforts as required

Identify, recruit, grow, and retain talent with appropriate levels of expertise to deliver on the daily management and/or transformational priorities of the organization

Required Qualifications

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent knowledge or experience in accounting, finance, or other business-related field

Major experience of progressive accounting or finance experience

Desired Characteristics

Extensive experience working with financial systems including but not limited to Oracle, Hyperion, Workiva, Business Objects and/or other related tools

Solid understand of USGAAP and statutory accounting principles with ability to translate accounting and reporting requirements to system solutions

Prior experience/ exposure working with GE’s financial/ operational processes and IT applications

Ability to lead broad organization through long-term disruptive changes, engaging with teams to drive adoption of strategy and solid change management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner

Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change

Clear thinking/problem solving successfully led projects/process improvements within operations/finance functions; able to quickly grasp new ideas

Integrity: accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions and when dealing with others

Confidence/Assertiveness: strong influencing skills

Demonstrated ability working in cross functional teams or in matrixed organization with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows

Adaptable/ Flexible: Ability to work beyond role boundaries or with uncertainty & fluid situations- able to embrace change in response to new information, unexpected or different circumstances and ambiguous situation

Strong time management and organizational skills

Experience leading large, complex projects that balance multiple stakeholders

Experience and interest in driving process improvement

Ability to package and present insight and messaging in an actionable way; effective and transparent communicator

The salary range for this position is $139,900, $186,500, $233,100 USD Annually. The specific salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors including the candidate’s experience, their education, and the work location. In addition, this position is eligible for a performance bonus. Available benefits include Health and Retirement

Company info

General Electric Company
Website : http://www.ge.com