Lead Finance Specialist - FP&A Operations
At a glance
Senior FP&A role at Gehc. IL03-01-Chicago-500 W Monroe St · full-time · $105,600–$158,400 base.
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What you'll do
- Build operating plans, budgets, and forecasts across regions, coordinating with teams in different functions
- Investigate financial results to pinpoint trends, variances, and the factors behind performance
- Turn analysis into leadership reports, dashboards, and summaries with practical recommendations
- Model business cases, profitability, and returns for strategic work, while advising operations on financial impact
- Improve reporting and analysis processes, digitize key reports in PowerBI, and use AI features in analytics
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related discipline
- At least five years in progressive FP&A work, preferably in a global services setting
- A record of building complex financial models, budgets, and forecasts
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills, plus experience with required financial planning software such as Hyperion, SAP BPC, or Anaplan
- Experience building PowerBI dashboards and applying AI features to analytics
Who this fits
This senior role suits an FP&A specialist who can explain financial findings clearly and work independently with teams across a global matrix. You must already be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Relocation assistance is not provided.
From the employer
Job Description Summary
The Lead Finance Specialist will play a critical role in providing financial planning, analysis, and reporting support for GE Precision Healthcare LLC's global services operations. This position will contribute to strategic decision-making by delivering insightful financial analyses, forecasts, and performance metrics.Job Description
Responsibilities
- Lead the development of global operating plans, budgets, and forecasts, collaborating with various stakeholders across regions and functions.
- Conduct in-depth financial analysis of performance, identifying trends, variances, and key drivers of financial results.
- Prepare and present financial reports, dashboards, and executive summaries for senior leadership, highlighting key insights and actionable recommendations.
- Support strategic initiatives and business cases by providing financial modeling, profitability analysis, and return on investment (ROI) assessments.
- Drive continuous improvement in financial processes, reporting tools, and analytical methodologies to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Partner with operational teams to understand business dynamics, translate operational metrics into financial implications, and provide financial guidance.
- Ensure compliance with corporate financial policies, procedures, and internal controls.
- Participate in cross-functional projects and initiatives as a financial subject matter expert.
- Digitalize key financial reports in PowerBI and apply AI features to analytics.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), preferably within a global services environment.
- Proven ability to build complex financial models, budgets, and forecasts.
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data, identify key drivers, and translate insights into actionable recommendations.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to articulate complex financial information clearly and concisely to diverse audiences.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Experience with financial planning software (e.g., Hyperion, SAP BPC, Anaplan) is required.
- Experience in developing dashboards in PowerBI and application of AI features to analytics.
- Strong business acumen and understanding of P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow dynamics.
- * Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, global matrix organization.
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Additional Information
GE HealthCare offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity 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 HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
While GE HealthCare does not currently require U.S. employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19, some GE HealthCare customers have vaccination mandates that may apply to certain GE HealthCare employees.
Relocation Assistance Provided: No