GE Vernova

Commercial Finance Leader - Americas

GE Vernova$124K — $208K *
Finance & Insurance
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in Finance or Accounting (USA) or significant finance experience (international)
  • 10+ years of experience in commercial finance management
  • Ability to construct complex financial models including FX strategies
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Experience navigating financial and cultural complexities globally

Responsibilities

  • Provide end-to-end financial leadership for the commercial pipeline across the Americas
  • Ensure competitive deal structures aligning with global strategy
  • Lead development of financial models and offer market advisory
  • Articulate service value propositions to stakeholders
  • Simplify Inquiry-to-Order processes for robust underwriting
  • Define and execute operational rhythms and performance tracking
  • Drive automation and process optimization in reporting systems

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to a 24/7 nurse-based resource and Health Coach
  • Retirement savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability benefits
  • 12 paid holidays and permissive time off
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Commercial Finance Leader for Americas, Aero Services will be responsible for building, implementing, and driving Global Standards across the Americas region for commercial finance activities. This role will be responsible for building standard processes for the region aligned to our global ITR organizations to deliver desired outcomes.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Strategic Commercial Leadership & Governance

  • Commercial Pipeline Oversight:Provide end-to-end financial leadership for the Americas commercial pipeline, including LTSA, transactional sales, parts, repairs, and upgrade programs.
  • Deal Governance & Strategy:Act as a gatekeeper for Delegation of Authority (DOA), ensuring all deal structures remain competitive, aligned with global strategy, and meet segment-wide profitability and risk thresholds.
  • Complex Modeling & Advisory:Lead the development of sophisticated financial models (FX strategies, tax/billing, and cross-border risk) and provide expert counsel to the GM and leadership on market positioning, pricing, and geopolitical/economic risks.
  • Value Articulation:Partner with commercial teams to effectively articulate the value proposition of service offerings, upgrades, and market dynamics to internal and external stakeholders.

Operational Excellence & Process Optimization

  • ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) Management:Lead and simplify ITO processes, ensuring robust underwriting standards and efficient risk/return frameworks for all commercial actions.

  • Operational Rhythm & Reporting:Define and execute a rigorous operating rhythm (including MOR, Hoshin, and Bowler processes). Oversee budgeting, operating plans, and the creation of KPIs and leading indicators to track performance.
  • System & Process Automation:Partner with IT and operational leadership to drive automation, process optimization, and the evolution of systems used for reporting and performance analysis.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration:Serve as the primary liaison between Commercial, Fulfillment, Supply Chain, and Finance teams to validate cost assumptions (e.g., inflation, labor, and hardware needs) and ensure alignment on resource requirements.

Performance Analytics & Influence

  • Business Performance Analytics:Drive data-driven improvements by identifying financial trends, highlighting risks and opportunities, and recommending actionable strategies to maximize cash, profitability, and fleet risk management.
  • Team Leadership & Communication:Manage centralized reporting and productivity metrics. Influence stakeholders at all organizational levels by communicating complex financial concepts clearly to drive commercial intensity and business success.

Required Qualifications

  • For roles in USA - Bachelor's degree in either Finance or Accounting from an accredited university with at least 8 years of experience in Job Family Group(s)/Function(s)); ie., specifically Commercial Finance.
  • For roles outside of the USA - This role requires significant experience in Finance & Commercial Finance Management. Knowledge level is comparable to a master’s degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma with relevant experience).

Desired Characteristics

  • Global Mindset: Experience navigating financial and cultural complexities; ability to influence stakeholders across regions.
  • Strategic Commercial Acumen: Expertise in structuring complex, high-value deals and solving problems that span multiple jurisdictions.
  • Resilience & Agility: Robust time management skills and the ability to work under pressure during critical deal cycles.
  • Digital Leadership: Experience leveraging data sets and contemporary tools to provide visibility into commercial performance.
  • Communication: Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Development: Preferred graduate of finance management leadership programs (e.g., FMP, OFLP/CAS, etc.).
  • Strong consideration will be given to Gas Power employees
  • Master's degree in either Accounting or Finance preferred.

Additional Information

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $124,900.00 and $208,100.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.

 

 

Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.

 

 

This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on September 10, 2026.

 

 

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. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

About GE Vernova

GE Vernova is an energy business company. They provide digital, energy consulting, energy financial services, gas power, grid solutions, nuclear energy, power conversion, renewable energy, steam power, and so on.

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