Job Description Summary

The Lead Finance Analyst, Conversions, Modifications & Upgrades ("CM&U") is a key business partner to Commercial and Project Operations teams You will own financial planning, project accounting, and decision support across the ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) and OTR (Order-to-Remittance) lifecycle. In this role, you will drive accurate orders/sales/cash forecasts, ensure compliant revenue recognition, manage cost and margin outcomes, and support pricing, risk management, and approvals for upgrade and retrofit scopes.

Job Description

Commercial & Operations Support

• Build and review cost models, pricing waterfalls, margin analyses, and scenario sensitivities

• Support risk/opportunity registers, commercial approvals, and contract terms impacting financials

• Provide finance input to proposals, bid approvals, and negotiations; challenge assumptions and drive clarity on contingencies and change-order strategies

Financial Excellence

• Drive change order financials, claims, and dispute resolutions; support cash collections and past-due reduction

• Execute month-end close activities: accruals, deferrals, JE reviews, variance analyses, reconciliations

• Set up project financials aligned with contractual performance obligations and operations outcomes. Ensure proper revenue recognition and billing aligned with policy & milestones.

• Track actuals, estimates, pacing, and budgets for CM&U, including analytics, reporting, and margin walks vs. baseline expectations.

Controllership and compliance

• Ensure adherence to accounting policies, SOX controls, and documentation standards

• Maintain strong balance sheet integrity (WIP, unbilled AR, advances, inventory/field materials)

• Partner with Tax, Treasury, and Controllership on FX, VAT/GST, statutory needs, and audits

• Drive process simplification, standard work, and digital tool adoption

Qualifications (Basic)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, and or Economics

• 4+ years of progressive finance experience in project-based, manufacturing, or services environments

• Strong financial modeling, variance analysis, and forecasting skills

• Proficiency with ERP and reporting tools (e.g., SAP/Oracle; Tableau/Power BI; Excel)

• Demonstrated ability to partner cross-functionally and influence without direct authority

• Clear, concise communication skills (written and verbal); executive-ready presentations

Desired Characteristics

• MBA, CPA, CFA, or equivalent professional certification is a plus.

• CM&U/Upgrades/Retrofits or industrial services experience (energy, power generation, grid, renewables)

• Familiarity with ITO/OTR processes, commercial deal structuring, and contract risk management

• Lean/continuous improvement mindset; comfort with ambiguity and changing priorities

• High bias for action, ownership, and detail orientation with the ability to see the big picture

Work Environment

• [Hybrid/Onsite ~ 3 days]; collaborate across time zones as needed

• Travel up to [0–10%] for stakeholder meetings, site/project reviews, and audits

Additional Information

• Relocation assistance: [No]

• GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected characteristics. Accommodations are available upon request.

What You’ll Gain

• Exposure to a global CM&U portfolio with meaningful P&L and cash impact

• A front-row seat to commercial decision-making and operational delivery

• Opportunities to drive process improvements and shape how we work through digital tools and standard work

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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.