Lead Finance Specialist - Europe

Job Description Summary

About our company:
GE Vernova is a planned, purpose-built global energy company that includes Power, Wind, and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research, Consulting Services, and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the world's challenges, GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova, our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing, manufacturing, and installing cutting-edge equipment for hydroelectric power plants, as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25% of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3,600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries, we have the energy to change the world. Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet.

• Oversee the accounting operations and related streams (taxes, treasury, governance etc...) in Europe and being POC for the external service providers.
• Partner with finance hubs in day-to-day transactional accounting processes (R2R, I2C, intercompany, PP&E, payroll, tax and cash), monthly closing & reporting, monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and USGAAP audits
• Lead local Statutory audit with the company external auditor to complete filing obligations by each country`s regulatory filing deadline.
• Partner with Tax and Transfer pricing team in tax filings, audits and risk/opportunity assessment
• Partner with Hydro HQ/internal & external auditors for related controls (distributed controllership and others)
• Lead non-project business controllership (Restructuring, EHS, non-project litigations, Branch funding)
• Drive ERP improvements and new implementations from Controllership standpoint in case of new company code openings
• Simplification initiatives, LEAN project management from controllership standpoint (MJE reduction, IC2.0)

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field and minimum of 8+ years progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Audit experience in big audit firms.
• Extensive experience on long term projects accounting and operations.
• Extensive experience working with financial systems including but not limited to Hyperion, Business Objects and/or other related tools.
• Fluency in French and English (written and Verbal) is mandatory.
• Can demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.
• Strong knowledge of the impact of managing multiple GAAPs in an international environment.
• Ability work in a strongly multicultural environment with numerous locations and time zones

• Public accountancy with certification (or equivalent experience)
• Experience in SAP system would be beneficial.
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills that enable to manage multiple priorities in a team environment with multiple functions involved in one process.
• Strong Influential leadership, having a track record of leading initiatives and building relationships in a global organization would be strongly beneficia
• Capacity to build and simplify, being able to demonstrate experience of streamlining processes would be a plus.