Sr. Principal - Finance Enterprise Architect

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Sr Principal Solutions Architect to join our Finance Digital Technology (DT) team. In this role, you will lead efforts to optimize our Oracle EPM on‑premise application footprint and shape the future of our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions. You will provide strategic input to design a fit‑for‑purpose EPM system, including evaluating SaaS vendors, while ensuring seamless integration across EPM, ERP (SAP, Oracle), and sub‑ledger systems.

We’re looking for a candidate with expertise in EPM systems and architecture, experience with ERP platforms, and the ability to lead complex software solutions across multiple domains.

• Design and develop end‑to‑end EPM solutions according to business requirements.
• Design, configure, and implement robust EPM solutions for Master Data Management, Consolidations (GAAP, Stat and Tax), FP&A and Reporting.
• Develop, implement and maintain EPM modules and business process flows.
• Manage end‑to‑end system development lifecycle including testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve system issues, ensuring optimal system performance and stability.
• Identify required software quality standards and delivery models.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance and efficiency.
• Collaborate with developers and operational support across a distributed, global landscape.
• Clearly communicate by delivering audience‑appropriate information and insights.
• Partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, create functional specifications, and author test scripts as needed.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and chosen software providers’ short‑ and long‑term strategy.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR associate’s degree with a minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with a minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
• 10+ years of hands‑on experience in EPM products, business processes, and data integration tools in both implementation and support.
• Note:
  
  Military experience is equivalent to professional experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

• Strong knowledge of EPM Cloud Products and related modules, data integration.
• Sound experience with Record to Report Financial processes within systems, from sub‑ledgers to ledgers to consolidations, planning and reporting.
• In‑depth understanding of finance accounting and planning principles, including corporate month‑end close and financial reporting activities.
• Proven expertise of system architecture, security environments, and interface technologies.
• Demonstrated architecture experience as part of complex EPM implementation projects.

• Change Agent – Identifies opportunities for necessary changes and pursues/leads them when appropriate.
• Evaluates progress and involves peers and team members in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance.
• Works with executive stakeholders to embrace the implications of change and recommend actionable changes.
• Leads planning and implementation of change programs that impact critical processes.
• Subdivides major deliverables into manageable components.
• Innovates and integrates new processes and/or technologies to add value to GE.
• Proactively learns new solutions and processes to address problems.
• Collaborates to establish a baseline of objectivity and drives the team toward organizational objectives.
• Builds team structure to leverage individual strengths.
• Introduces company‑wide tools for improving collaboration and building strong communities.
• Participates in industry conferences and introduces new methodologies.
• Anticipates evolving needs of the team and company.
• Comfort in ambiguity – makes decisions when information is incomplete.
• Communicates functional strategy and roadmap in detail.
• Advises senior leaders on planning opportunities and…