General Electric Company

Northstar (NSA) Senior Finance Manager 1 - FP&A Manager

General Electric Company • $161K — $215K *
Chicago, IL 60629In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in economics or business administration
  • Experience in Accounting, Controllership and FP&A Operations
  • Strong analytical skills linking financial results to operational drivers
  • Understanding of Income and Cash Flow dynamics
  • Knowledge of CAS/FAR regulations

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Avio Aero FP&A team to build infrastructure
  • Analyze financial KPIs to drive growth and profit
  • Lead long-term and short-term planning processes
  • Manage quarterly pacing process with leadership
  • Supervise monthly and quarterly FP&A closing process
  • Report on financial planning and cash flow dynamics
  • Perform ad hoc analysis for executive decision making

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • Access to Health Coach and Employee Assistance Program
  • 401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
  • Tuition assistance and adoption assistance
  • Paid parental leave and disability insurance
  • Life insurance and paid time-off for vacation or illness
  • Relocation assistance provided
Full Job Description
Job Description Summary
The Northstar (NSA) Senior Finance Manager 1 - FP&A Management role is responsible for providing financial planning, analysis and reporting for Northstar P&L and Cash. Interprets internal and external business challenges and recommends best practices to improve products, processes or services, working capital metrics and tactical insights for cash decisions.
Translate business challenges into operational KPIs and stay informed of industry trends that may influence work.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities
  • Collaborate with Avio Aero FP&A team to establish Northstar FP&A infrastructure
  • Responsible for the analysis and the financial KPIs that will drive growth and profit for the business.
  • Lead the long-term planning process for the Income statement and Cash (LRF, Budget) as well as the short-term forecasts (quarterly estimates and forecast), developing a deep understanding of the Northstar business dynamics.
  • Lead the QMI process over the quarter with the CEO, CFO and the Avio Leadership team, supporting the Quarterly Pacing process with Avio.
  • Supervises the monthly and quarterly FP&A closing process with daily pacing, analysis and estimate
  • Provide financial planning, analysis and reporting for NSA income and cash, assessing the amount, timing, and predictability of cash-inflows and outflows, for the purpose of establishing the overall (net) change in cash-flow for a dined period
  • Deeply understanding of the Working capital dynamics (Account receivables, Inventory, Account payable, Contract Assets and Progress collections) and Other operating line items
  • Ensure timely & accurate reconciliation of the Direct vs Indirect Free Cash Flow (FCF)
  • Impacts the finance team's ability to achieve quality and timeliness of the different objectives. Responsible for ad hoc analysis as may be required by the CEO or CFO of the business, or the Avio FP&A leader, assuming a supportive role in decision making about important subjects.
  • Prepares the Profit Walks (Q/Q, Y/Y, Sequential and Forecast) for the business for the quarterly reviews with GE Aerospace.
  • Collaborate with the Avio Aero team to provide high level standard of analysis and deliverable for Avio Aero.
  • Use technical experience and expertise for data analysis to support recommendations, to make decisions or solve moderately complex tasks or problems that impact the function
  • May lead functional teams of projects with minimal resource requirements, risk, and/or complexity.
  • Partner with Avio Aero FP&A and DT to ensure data are available and submitted in Avio Aero datalake
  • Simplify Northstar processes partnering with controllership by leveraging FLIGHT DECK


Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in economics or business administration from an accredited university or college
  • Experience in Accounting, Controllership and FP&A Operations, with Income and Cash Flow understanding
  • Strong analytical skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change
  • CAS/FAR experience


Desired Characteristics
  • Accuracy and timeliness reporting to stakeholders
  • Proven ability to work with tight deadlines and design processes from scratch.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems.
  • Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects.
  • Ability to document, plan, market, and execute programs.
  • Ability to travel to Northstar sites (Phoenix and Windsor) if required
  • Established project management skills


The base pay range for this position is $161,000.00 - 215,000.00 Annually. 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 6/18/26.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and, along with programs like Health Ahead, your physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing. Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace; and the Employee Assistance Program, which provides 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan, a 401(k) savings plan 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.

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

About General Electric Company

GE Healthcare provides medical technology, intelligent devices, and care solutions. They offer medical imaging, information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring systems, performance improvement, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies. GE Healthcare's mission is to improve patient care and outcomes by providing innovative healthcare solutions. Their technologies are used in hospitals, clinics, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies worldwide to diagnose and treat various medical conditions.

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Size
168,000 employees
Market Cap
$90.4 billion
Industry
Business Services
Net Income
$5.7 billion
Founded
1892
5 Year Trend
-9.1%
Revenue
$79.6 billion
NASDAQ
GE
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