Switzerland Global Enterprise

Lead Finance Analyst, Conversions, Modifications, Upgrades

Switzerland Global Enterprise

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: SchenectadyUnited States

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Salary

💰 $95,300 - $158,700 per year

Job Level

About the role

  • own financial planning, project accounting, and decision support across the ITO (Inquiry-to-Order) and OTR (Order-to-Remittance) lifecycle
  • drive accurate orders/sales/cash forecasts
  • ensure compliant revenue recognition, manage cost and margin outcomes
  • support pricing, risk management, and approvals for upgrade and retrofit scopes
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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

Requirements

  • 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
  • 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
Benefits
  • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
  • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource
  • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services
  • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions
  • access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants
  • tuition assistance
  • adoption assistance
  • paid parental leave
  • disability benefits
  • life insurance
  • 12 paid holidays
  • permissive time off

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
financial planningproject accountingdecision supportfinancial modelingvariance analysisforecastingcost modelspricing waterfallsrevenue recognitionmonth-end close activities
Soft skills
cross-functional partnershipinfluence without authorityclear communicationexecutive-ready presentationsownershipdetail orientationcomfort with ambiguityhigh bias for actionchange managementproblem-solving
Certifications
Bachelor's degree in FinanceBachelor's degree in AccountingBachelor's degree in EconomicsMBACPACFA