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GE Aerospace · 13 hours ago

LEAP Operations and FP&A Leader

GE Aerospace is a leading company in the aerospace sector, and they are seeking a LEAP Operations and FP&A Leader. This role involves overseeing financial planning, analysis, and reporting for the LEAP product line, while collaborating with various teams to drive strategic financial decisions and operational efficiency.

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H1B Sponsor Likelynote

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow for the LEAP product line
Lead the preparation of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and quarterly forecasts
Analyze variances between actual and forecasted financial results, identifying key drivers and proposing corrective actions
Manage the full business cycle, including strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and estimates at the channel and sub-product line levels
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance across all areas of the organization
Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation
Provide clarity on how each channel and sub-channel performs operationally, linking performance to financial outcomes and assessing impacts on customers and shareholders
Manage delivery and cost for the LEAP product line, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals
Partner with the LEAP Operations and T&O organizations to drive on-time delivery with optimized cost profiles that meet customer expectations and product line financial outcomes
Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure supply chain readiness, optimize production schedules, and achieve cost-out targets
Identify and execute on cost-out opportunities, particularly focusing on areas of leakage and costs/expenses that are above market
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management, providing insights and recommendations based on financial data
Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements
Partner with leadership to evaluate business strategies, investment opportunities, and operational initiatives
Support decision-making with data-driven insights, scenario analysis, and financial recommendations
Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analysis
Leverage tools and technologies to streamline financial planning and reporting processes
Work closely with Accounting, Operations, and other departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and operational strategies
Provide financial guidance and training to non-financial stakeholders to improve financial literacy and decision-making across the organization
Recruit top talent, develop and promote team members supporting FP&A and Cost for LEAP

Qualification

Financial PlanningForecastingCost ManagementPerformance AnalysisFinancial ModelingKPI TrackingData AnalysisAnalytical MindsetLeadership SkillsEffective CommunicationStrategic MindsetIntegrity

Required

Develop and maintain financial models to forecast revenue, expenses, and cash flow for the LEAP product line
Lead the preparation of annual budgets, long-term financial plans, and quarterly forecasts
Analyze variances between actual and forecasted financial results, identifying key drivers and proposing corrective actions
Manage the full business cycle, including strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and estimates at the channel and sub-product line levels
Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure performance across all areas of the organization
Conduct variance analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities, and propose action plans to improve profitability and cash generation
Provide clarity on how each channel and sub-channel performs operationally, linking performance to financial outcomes and assessing impacts on customers and shareholders
Manage delivery and cost for the LEAP product line, ensuring alignment with financial and operational goals
Partner with the LEAP Operations and T&O organizations to drive on-time delivery with optimized cost profiles that meet customer expectations and product line financial outcomes
Collaborate with Operations teams to ensure supply chain readiness, optimize production schedules, and achieve cost-out targets
Identify and execute on cost-out opportunities, particularly focusing on areas of leakage and costs/expenses that are above market
Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for senior management, providing insights and recommendations based on financial data
Ensure compliance with internal and external reporting requirements
Partner with leadership to evaluate business strategies, investment opportunities, and operational initiatives
Support decision-making with data-driven insights, scenario analysis, and financial recommendations
Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes and systems, enhancing efficiency and accuracy in reporting and analysis
Leverage tools and technologies to streamline financial planning and reporting processes
Work closely with Accounting, Operations, and other departments to ensure alignment on financial goals and operational strategies
Provide financial guidance and training to non-financial stakeholders to improve financial literacy and decision-making across the organization
Recruit top talent, develop and promote team members supporting FP&A and Cost for LEAP
Ability to balance near-, mid-, and long-term financial planning with operational priorities
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and MRO operations
Proven experience in FP&A, cost analysis, financial modeling, and reporting
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop teams, drive collaboration, and influence stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to challenge assumptions and drive data-driven decisions
Proven track record of delivering on financial commitments and driving operational improvements
Ability to present complex financial and operational information clearly and concisely to senior leadership and external stakeholders
Upholds the highest standards of ethics and accountability

Benefits

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes

Company

GE Aerospace

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GE Aerospace is a provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as integrated systems.

H1B Sponsorship

GE Aerospace has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
Distribution of Different Job Fields Receiving Sponsorship
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (33)
2024 (46)
2023 (70)
2022 (63)
2021 (49)
2020 (89)

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$2.01B
Key Investors
JobsOhioUS Department of EnergyAir Force Research Laboratory
2025-07-22Post Ipo Debt· $2B
2025-01-10Grant· $9M
2024-04-02IPO

Leadership Team

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Amy Gowder
President and CEO Defense and Systems
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H. Lawrence Culp
Chairman & CEO, GE Aerospace
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