The Corporate HR Function Ops Leader – FP&A will partner closely with the Corporate HR function drive and optimize the Corporate HR function budget.  The Leader will work closely with the Corporate HR leaders to align on monthly rolling forecast, annual budget and LRF as well as monthly reporting on actual performance.  This role requires strength in managing multiple operational leaders and driving cost management. Ability to interact with all levels of the organization to address complex challenges with multiple stakeholders while maintaining a high level of engagement. 

Responsibilities  

• Partner with Corporate HR function to translate operational actions into financial strategy & impact  

• Support Corporate HR function with proactive cost management (headcount, purchased services, T&L)  

• Serve as reviewer of recommended changes on costing, headcount mapping, and ledger reconciliation. Changes executed by Financial Analysts  

• Serve as reviewer of other administrative cost management activities (JEs, PO reporting, IBS, accrual data)  

• Oversee People Ops Function leader to drive all People Ops related budget activity  

• Support Corporate HR Corporate function with preparation of LRF and budget  

• Support Corporate FP&A with operational commentary on LRF and budget rationale  

• Serve as reviewer of LRF and budget system load & reconciliation  

• Quarterly and Monthly Activities  

• Partner with HR Operational Leaders to develop rolling forecast  

• Prepare insightful monthly reporting with operational metrics & supporting analysis to drive recommendations & actions with Corporate HR Operational Leaders and improve accuracy of forecasting  

• Support Corporate FP&A with operational commentary on forecast & actuals  

• Partner with Corporate CFO on repeatable monthly operational metric bowlers & recurring analytics (headcount, purchased services, T&L)  

• Partner with Corporate FP&A Leader and Corporate CFO to design and execute Corporate rolling forecast  

• Partner with Corporate FP&A Leader on process improvement, standardization, and increased focus on operational analysis  

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Bachelors Degree 

• Minimum 8 years of finance experience with prior FP&A role experience 

• Financial modeling skills 

• Proven project management and coordination skills 

• Experience managing direct reports 

• Proficient use of financial systems (e.g. Hyperion, Oracle) and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint) 

Desired Skills & Characteristics  

• Broad finance experience within the segment in GE Aerospace 

• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker who is able to provide solution alternatives 

• Strong communicator, decision maker and influencing skills.  Ability to effectively interact with stakeholders at all levels of the organization while compromising when necessary 

• Ability and willingness to embrace digital tools, technologies, and processes, and to be adaptable and innovative in a rapidly changing digital environment 

• Knowledge and experience with contemporary financial systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion, Oracle EBS, SAP, Hyperion Planning, HFM, DRM)