As the Aerospace HQ Lead ERP Finance Specialist, you will have functional responsibility for ERP systems and financial analysis. In this role, you will support the Aerospace closing and reporting process as well as oversee routine and project-based maintenance within the ERP. The Aerospace HQ Lead ERP Finance Specialist is responsible for communicating effectively with Aerospace Operational and Technical Controllers, FP&A Leaders, IT, internal customers, and third-party vendors. In addition to ERP responsibilities, the Aerospace HQ Lead ERP Finance Specialist will help lead certain special project initiatives. Special projects will vary and may include ERP and financial based initiatives of GE Aerospace.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Be an ERP go-to person to help end-users with their ERP usage issues
- Function as a key player to run daily, monthly, quarterly, and yearly ERP jobs to close ledgers in a timely manner, and roll forward at year-end
- Gain basic DRM knowledge and participate in projects as and when required
- Ensure ERP general ledger data integrity including SOD for user-access roles
- Drive quarterly/monthly the ERP closing lean initiatives to support overall Aerospace closing target
- Involvement in GE Aerospace projects and Cloud implementation for ERP
- Prioritize continuously in accordance with the understanding and validation of customer problems and needs
- Partner with Aviation Digital and Controllership to clear ERP system CVR
- Standardize ERP maintenance processes across all ERPs in job scope and in alignment with total Aerospace ERP landscape
- Support ad hoc project requests that support controllership and GE Aerospace business initiatives
- Responsible for general accounting and policy application & process administration
- Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy. Basic knowledge of related job disciplines.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, Math or related field from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 3-5 years of related finance and/or ERP experience (Oracle/SAP)
- Ability to work non-standard business hours during quarterly close
- Proven analytical and organizational ability
- Effective problem identification and solution skills
- Understanding of how operational processes link to the financial statements
Desired Characteristics
- Strong understanding of basic accounting/finance principles
- Prior experience in Oracle HFM/ERP systems
- Strong interpersonal skills and professional style, including both oral and written communication
- Ability to anticipate, identify, and resolve complex financial issues
- Detail-oriented and strong time management skills
- Flexible approach with a strong team spirit
- Compliance & controllership mindset
- Comfortable to execute through uncertainy
Additional Job Description
Additional Information
Compensation Grade
LPB1
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal Opportunities 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.
GE Aerospace will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
