Job Description Summary

We are seeking an experienced Region Finance Manager to join GE Power Conversion and Storage Asia. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing all financial aspects of the company's operations, ensuring compliance with financial regulations, developing, and implementing financial policies, and managing financial risks. The candidate will work closely with the General Manager of GE PCS Asia to develop and execute the strategy. We are looking for a candidate with a hands-on and proactive attitude who is actively involved in addressing operational initiatives and advancing strategic priorities to continuously improve the company's financial performance.

Job Description

• Partner closely with the General Manager to continuously improve the company's financial performance with regards to Order Intake and Order Margins, Revenue and executed Margins, Gross Margin, EBITDA and Free Cash Flow.
• Oversee the financial operations of the company, including budgeting (three-year strategic plan and one-year operational plan), forecasting, and financial reporting (monthly, quarterly, annually).
• Proactively provide guidance and leadership to the management team with regards to operational topics as well as long term strategic areas, and actively seek the closure of outlined action plans.
• Active engagement and collaboration with the project management director and service director throughout the entire execution phase of our projects and services to ensure a timely and profitable completion, revenue recognition and billing.
• Focus on margin improvement- and productivity-initiatives across the entire value chain including commercial, engineering, supply chain, project management and services.
• Partner closely with the commercial director and service director to advance the company on its ongoing path towards profitable orders growth.
• Develop and implement financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations.
• Ensure that the company's financial statements are accurate and prepared in accordance with accounting standards, monthly close according to US GAAP, yearly close according to local statutory regulations.
• Manage the company's financial risks including overseeing the projects/system business as well as the service portfolio including identifying and addressing areas of concern.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including banks and auditors.
• Lead a team of approx. 15 finance professionals across various sites in the APAC region.
• Support the implementation of a LEAN- and continuous improvement-driven culture.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Professional accounting designation (e.g. CPA) preferred
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in finance, with at least 5 years in a leadership role
• Hands-on and proactive attitude, willing to engage in operational topics
• Strong understanding of Brazil accounting principles, financial regulations and tax rules
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proven track record of managing financial risks and implementing financial policies
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage a team
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships with internal and external stakeholders.