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 subledger systems.

We’ll work on cutting‑edge technology, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to a global leader in aerospace innovation.

• 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. Coordinate resolution through internal and external technical support providers.
• Identify required software quality standards and delivery models.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance and efficiency, including spearheading efforts to analyze existing processes to identify risks and automation opportunities.
• 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, document technical solutions, and author test scripts as needed.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and chosen software providers, ensuring the EPM landscape is aligned with evolving needs and innovative technology offerings.

• 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.
• Military experience is considered equivalent to professional experience.

• Legal authorization to work in the United States is required. This position does not sponsor employment visas.

• Strong knowledge of EPM Cloud Products and related modules, data integration.
• Experience with Record to Report financial processes within systems, from subledgers to ledgers to consolidations, planning and reporting.
• In‑depth understanding of finance accounting and planning principles, including corporate month‑end close, consolidation, translation, elimination, financial reporting, planning, forecasting and management reporting processes, and master data management.
• Proven expertise in system architecture, security environments, and interface technologies.
• Demonstrated architecture experience as part of complex EPM implementation projects, navigating dependencies of multiple initiatives that impact the application landscape.

• Change Agent – Identifies opportunities for necessary changes and 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 implications of change and recommends changes that impact strategic business direction.
• Leads planning and implementation of change programs that impact critical processes.
• Subdivides major deliverables into smaller, manageable components and re‑appropriates existing solutions to new requirements and situations.
• Innovates and integrates new processes and/or technology to add value, weighing cost of change against benefits.
• Proactively learns new solutions and processes to address problems.
• Facilitates…