Finance Lead Analyst -Defense Engineering

Overview

Job Description Summary Responsible for providing financial planning, analysis and reporting for the RTP product line in our D&S organization. In-depth understanding of key business drivers; uses this understanding to accomplish own work. In-depth understanding of how work of own team integrates with other teams and contributes to the area. Located in Evendale, OH, or Lynn, Massachusetts.

• Responsible for managing the business cycles: current month, current quarter, current year, and 10 year plan (budget, QMI, LRF) for the RTP Engineering organization in Defense Engines. Explain KPIs measuring the performance in all areas of spending — manufacturing support, field support, R&D (CFD) and customer spend. Analyze the variance to forecasts and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation as well as corrective action plans as needed.
  
  Coordinate and communicate forecasts to team/management.
• Utilizes in-depth knowledge of Engineering charging practices and color of money to ensure appropriate charges to customer contracts, company funded categories, investment, and overhead.
• Facilitate/generate customer financial reporting per contract requirements. Coordinate generation of data for reports. Review reports with internal management.
• Aware of government financial contract requirements to ensure compliance. Respond to customer financial questions/needs.
• Use Lean principles to streamline processes.
• Good understanding of systems:
  Clarity, Centerpiece, Spotfire.
• Support requests for data in support of internal business needs, customer requests, audits, and proposals.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting or business-related field from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 2 years of finance/accounting experience.

• Manufacturing experience a plus.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Strong Excel skills.
• EVM experience.
• Ability to work in a matrix environment.

The base pay range for this position is $ – $ USD 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 base salary. This posting is expected to close on June 30, 2026.

GE Aerospace offers comprehensive benefits and programs to support your health and wellbeing. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach;
Employee Assistance Program; retirement savings plan with company matching contributions; tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time off for vacation or illness. 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.

Relocation assistance:
No.

Legal notice This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, or protected status under immigration laws.

Additional Information GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. This posting is subject to all applicable laws and GE policies. GE Aerospace reserves the right to terminate, amend, or suspend benefit plans at any time.