Sr Finance Staff Manager 1 - Functional Mgmt

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Cincinnati, OH
Job Description Summary

Responsible for overseeing and driving the financial performance of the Composites Part Family within GE Aerospace's Integrated Manufacturing Division. This role requires a strategic thinker with a strong background in operational finance and people leadership. The Composites Part Family is a critical enabler of GE Aerospace's success, supporting key programs across the enterprise. The successful candidate will manage $600M+ of cost, drive productivity, oversee significant capital investments, and drive strategic initiatives such as footprint expansion and joint ventures to meet future delivery needs. This role also includes serving on the Board of Directors for ACC JV and as strategic advisor to CFAN JV, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's strategic priorities.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

Global Accounts Receivable Leadership
  • Manage the $8B quarterly receivable balance , ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's guiding principles and operational priorities.
  • Drive improvements in cash collection timing , forecasting accuracy, and reduction of past dues by partnering with sales, operations, and finance leadership.
  • Lead the Global AR team in executing strategic, global, and cross-functional initiatives to enhance collections processes and customer account management.
Financial Leadership
  • Deliver accurate and complete financials for the Composites Part Family, leveraging financial reporting to drive operational action and decision-making.
  • Manage $600M+ of cost across the Composites Part Family, ensuring financial discipline, resource optimization, and alignment with business objectives.
  • Maximize ROI on a $150M+ capital expenditure budget, ensuring investments deliver measurable value and support long-term growth.
Strategic Partnership
  • Collaborate with the Composites Part Family operating leader to ensure alignment and execution of key priorities, regularly interacting with leadership teams across Part Family and Integrated Materials (IM).
  • Financially manage strategic initiatives, including the launch of a new raw material plant and the creation of future joint ventures, driving growth and operational efficiency.
  • Oversee footprint expansion to meet future delivery needs, ensuring alignment with long-term business objectives and operational scalability.
  • Served on the Board of Directors for the ACC JV and as a strategic advisor to the CFAN JV

Operational Excellence
  • Develop budgets and forecasts in a dynamic environment, ensuring the Composites Part Family meets its financial and operational targets.
  • Implement the FLIGHT DECK lean operating system to drive measurable improvements in safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC).
  • Drive financial discipline and operational rigor to support strategic growth initiatives and optimize resources.

Talent Development
  • Develop, attract, and retain talent, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and coaching team members on lean principles for Finance.
  • Lead and mentor finance professionals, ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace's Behaviors: Respect for People, Continuous Improvement, and Customer Driven.

Stakeholder Communication
  • Effectively communicate key dynamics of the Composites Part Family to cross-divisional internal stakeholders, including Commercial Engines & Services, Defense, Engineering, FP&A, and Controllership teams.
  • Maintain the highest standards of controllership, compliance, and rigor, ensuring adherence to financial policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college and 6+ years of relevant finance experience
  • Proven experience in financial leadership roles, preferably in manufacturing or aerospace industries.
  • Strong expertise in lean operating systems and driving measurable business results.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage large budgets and capital expenditures effectively.
  • Strong Supply Chain finance experience.
  • Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of compliance and controllership.

Desired Characteristics
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Experience in talent development and team leadership.
  • Planning and reporting acumen.
  • Strong communication skills.
  • Strong project management skills.

.

Additional Information

GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunity Employer . Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Posted 2025-11-06

Recommended Jobs

Quality Engineer

AMETEK
Dayton, OH

Job Summary Responsible for meeting customer requirements for the manufacturing of surgical instruments and implants or instrument delivery systems from receiving raw material to the shipping of f…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-24

Staff nurse - care

The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Columbus, OH

Screen reader users may encounter difficulty with this site. For assistance with applying, please contact [email protected]. If you have questions while submitting an application, plea…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-30

Sales development representative

iCIMS
Columbus, OH

Job Overview At iCIMS, we are helping our clients to build their winning workforce. Our Sales Development Representative (SDR) has a key role in helping prospects unlock their full potential in…

View Details
Posted 2025-11-06

Payroll processor

Creative Financial Staffing
Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Job title: Payroll Processor Location: On-site in Cuyahoga Falls, OH Schedule: Monday–Friday Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 depending on experience Why This Opportunity Stands Out: Our…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-18

Customer Care Consultant

Jushi
Warren, OH

CUSTOMER CARE CONSULTANT StateWide Property Holdings Ohio LLC (the “Company”) is hiring for Customer Care Consultant at our dispensary. The Company has partnered with Jushi as the management serv…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-22

Professional Groomer

Woof Gang Bakery of Shaker Heights
Shaker Heights, OH

Why Woof Gang Bakery? At Woof Gang Bakery, we love what we do. Our furry friends mean the world to us. Passion and care for animals are the core of everything we do. We are a locally owned, neigh…

View Details
Posted 2025-08-28

Senior Maintenance Technician

Steris Corporation
Mentor, OH

At STERIS, we help our Customers create a healthier and safer world by providing innovative healthcare and life science product and service solutions around the globe. Position Summary Provide …

View Details
Posted 2025-09-27

Adjunct Instructor, School of Architecture and Interior Design, College of DAAP

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH

Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors     You are invited to submit an application to be considered for a position with more than one opening. The number of positions vari…

View Details
Posted 2025-09-21

Carside

Applebee's
Ohio

Thrive Restaurant Group is a family-owned restaurant company that’s been in business for over 50 years, and we’re looking for the next member of our family. We are committed to making a difference in…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-26

Warehouse shipping receiving clerk

The Larson Group
Cincinnati, OH

The Larson Group Peterbilt is looking for an experienced Warehouse Shipping & Receiving Clerk to join our dynamic team. The potential candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day shipping and…

View Details
Posted 2025-10-26