Job Description Summary

The RISE Programs CFO & Partner Finance Leader will lead the Finance function on GE Aerospace's efforts to position CFM to secure engine placement on next-generation aircraft. This executive role will focus on developing and executing the Financial Business plan for RISE Programs. This will include providing business partnership in creating winning 'Go-To-Market' approaches for all next-gen narrowbody applications, validating the input assumptions (Engineering Spend, Unit cost & price, Services TOW...) that feed business plan, and assessing program risk & implementing counter measures to ensure program objectives are on-time and on-budget. Additionally, this role will lead Finance engagement of CFM Partner activities including annual reconciliations, part transfer and imbalance, own the narrowbody transition financial model, as well as serve as the functional owner of the CFM Investment Review Board.

Job Description

Responsibilities

RISE Business Plan:

• Create winning RISE Programs business plans with a justified ROI. This will entail: Obtaining + substantiating critical business plan assumptions for multiple airframe applications, Running scenarios that optimize the business model for GE and the customer, Presenting options with Aerospace Senior Leadership
• Partner with Engineering to forecast and assess RISE development plan (>$900M/annually) that drives budget accountability and identification of potential cost savings including external funding.
• Serve as the Finance focal in airframer negotiations.
• Utilize the business plan to determine a fair and optimized partnership structure for the application RISE program.
• Manage 3 direct reports supporting CFM Partnership, Future of Flight and LEAP business plan

CFM JV Partnership:

• Develop and run financial assessment for Partnership Imbalance across CFM Programs. Following execution of agreement, this position will be responsible to provide forecast and validation the go forward reconciliation.
• Lead Program Facts initiative with Safran to bridge between partner critical assumptions for Investor Relations
• Identify and execute projects to drive GE productivity within the CFM JV structure. This includes tax optimization, tariff mitigation, thrust sales and automation as volume ramps.
• Participate in CFM Programs partner negotiations providing insights on scenario financial impacts.

CFM Programs Business Plan Financials:

• Partner cross-functionally to manage annual and quarterly updates or sensitivity studies of the CFM Programs (CFM56, LEAP & Future of Flight) Strategy and Business Plan financial outlook
• Operationalize product and commercial strategies while meeting financial commitments, problem solving gaps when necessary
• Lead initiatives to improve the end-to-end connectivity and impact of the Narrowbody Business Plan
• Partner with business operations team to progress the integration of the Long Range Forecast, Commercial Pricing Framework and new deal underwriting strategy for LEAP engines & services

CFM Programs Investment Review Board:

• Serve as the investment focal for all CFM Programs capital requests and ensure connectivity to horizontal support functions
• Drive adherence to standard work (process & templates) to eliminate request rework
• Unlock reporting & tracking capabilities for all Investment spend (e.g., actuals reporting, short term forecasting)

Additional product line initiatives:

• Contribute to Investor Relations activities and content creation
• Support key strategic initiatives (e.g., engine upgrade business case) through various approvals
• Manage 3 direct reports supporting CFM Partnership, Future of Flight and LEAP business plan

Desired Characteristics

• Strategic mindset: balances near, mid and long term outlook to drive the best economics for the LEAP program
• Aviation acumen: strong understanding of Aviation Services accounting and airline operations
• Commercial and/or operational experience: commercial aviation contract familiarity a plus
• Leadership ability: strong communicator, decision-maker, collaborative
• Problem solver: analytical-minded, challenges existing processes, critical thinker
• Focused: quick learner, strategically prioritizes work, committed
• Transparent: shares critical information, speaks with candor, contributes constructively
• Humble: respectful, receptive, agile, eager to learn

Additional Information

Compensation Grade

SPB1

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: Yes