Roles and Responsibilities- Partner with functions & operations to lead productivity efforts for the International region
- Establish reporting tools and KPI’s that drive accountability and visibility into cost performance
- Set up processes, tools and governance to manage cost proactively, including policies, delegation of authority and reviews
- Partner with central FP&A and zone finance leaders to translate cost actions, to their upstream impact to the P&L at final delivery, and the zones are meeting target costs.
- Partner with functions & operations to identify, offset, and scale cost projects and offset cost pressures
- Calculate impact of strategic processes, validate results, communicate outcome
- Co-lead the creation and sustainment of monthly Cost and Productivity rhythms
- Perform role with mindset for continuous improvement using lean methodologies
Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or Business Administration and 8+ years financial work experience.
- Fluent in English and any other local language required
- At least 6 years of experience managing a multi-functional Finance organization
- Strong knowledge of GE financial and commercial operating systems
- Trained and/or certified in process improvement methodology such as LEAN or Six Sigma
- Demonstrated experience and understanding of Accounting Principles and Controllership.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to communicate complex business issues in a clear/concise manner
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to influence others and drive change while working across all levels, functions, and regions. Prioritize minimum gemba walks to enable frontline dynamics.
- Leadership experience of managing teams distributed across multiple countries.
- Strong critical thinking skills and ability to add value to operating teams
- Experience with SAS (software as service) and digital products will be a plus
- Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans
- Strong analytical, project management, and organizational skills
- Ability to work under tight deadlines and to prioritize under pressure; accelerate pacing of actions; collaborate for a dynamic daily management system.
- Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
- Experience working in a matrixed environment and a multi-cultural environment
- Proficiency in financial software and tools
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you’d expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you’ll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.