Job Description Summary

The O&M Finance Lead Analyst ensures the operational plan for wind contracts and projects in the GE installed base meets the financial goals of Onshore and Offshore Wind Services by acting as the primary interface between Finance, Commercial and Services Operations teams.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

As the O&M Finance Lead Analyst, you will:

• Develop & manage the financial plan for each contract or project in your service area or stream, for the entire commercial lifecycle, that complies with GE controllership policy. Identify financial risks and opportunities to manage operational uncertainty that achieves the financial plan.
• Understand and translate contract or project terms & conditions related to variable revenue (liquidated damages and bonuses) into financial parameters that impact the financial plan. Develop action plans to optimize variable revenue performance.
• Build and execute cost plans that maximize margin generation for O&M Services. Deploy the financial elements of productivity programs as they are released by the Productivity Team, and ensure the financial benefit is measurable in the financial plan.
• Manage cash flow for all contracts or projects that meets free cash flow deliverables for Digital Services.
• Establish an operating rhythm with your service area or stream that aligns to the regional operating rhythm and financial reporting schedule. Ensure regional KPIs flow down consistently to the contract or project level.
• Estimate contract or project financial performance with a high level of accuracy.
• Manage and control the contract or project financial template to ensure best practices and continuous improvements are deployed consistently across the region.
• Drive compliance and accountability for the execution of all financial transactions, including the ERP lifecycle, to ensure financial accuracy and transparency.
• Act as the financial partner and subject matter expert to your Services and Commercial counterparts to deliver on business goals and collect bottoms-up feedback for continuous improvement.

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, Operations Management, or related field from an accredited university or college (or Associate's Degree with a minimum of 5 years of Wind Services Finance experience).
• Minimum of five years of working experience in Wind Services Finance, operations or business management role.

• Demonstrated ability to navigate and lead in a highly matrixed work environment.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate problems holistically, conduct risk/opportunity analysis, and develop & propose optimized solutions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to articulate clearly to business leaders.
• Analytical mindset with passion for developing and executing business processes and high attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to execute all work functions in a timely and accurate manner, with accountability.