Own monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and pacing processes across the full Software as a Service income statement, including revenue, operating expenses, and margin
Lead monthly financial close activities for Software as a Service cost and operating expense lines, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GE Aerospace policies
Partner with cost owners across Engineering, Product, Cloud Operations, Commercial, and G&A to manage spend, understand drivers, and identify productivity opportunities
Prepare and deliver variance analysis with clear, concise commentary explaining performance versus forecast, plan, and prior periods
Develop and maintain driver-based cost models, including headcount, cloud/hosting costs, vendor spend, and other Software as a Service operating expenses
Support annual operating plan (AOP), quarterly reforecasts, and long-range planning (LRP) with strong analytical rigor and scenario analysis
Drive simplification and continuous improvement of FP&A processes, tools, and reporting using FLIGHT DECK principles
Ensure strong financial controls, data integrity, and alignment between financial systems, forecasts, and management reporting

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related discipline
Minimum 2 years of progressive experience in FP&A, business finance, or financial analysis roles
Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills; advanced Excel proficiency required
Ability to work effectively in a matrix environment and communicate financial insights to non-finance stakeholders
Experience supporting a Software as a Service or software business, with understanding of cost drivers such as cloud infrastructure, software development, and support operations (desired)
Familiarity with GE Aerospace operating rhythms, cost governance, and disciplined forecasting practices (desired)
Experience with financial planning systems (ERP) and reporting or BI tools preferred (desired)
Exposure to Alteryx is a plus; entry-level proficiency welcomed with the ability to quickly upskill preferred (desired)

Benefits

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
Access to a Health Coach from GE Aerospace
Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
Retirement benefits include the GE Aerospace Retirement Savings Plan
401(k) savings plan with company matching contributions
Company retirement contributions, access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants
Tuition assistance
Adoption assistance
Paid parental leave
Disability insurance
Life insurance
Paid time-off for vacation or illness

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

financial modelingforecastingvariance analysisadvanced Excel proficiencycost modelingdata integrityfinancial controlsscenario analysisFP&A processesreporting

Soft Skills

analytical rigorcommunicationcollaborationmatrix environment adaptabilityinsight delivery