Lead Finance Specialist - Europe

Job Summary

Job Description Summary

About our company:
GE Vernova is a planned purposebuilt global energy company that includes Power Wind and Electrification segments and is supported by its accelerator businesses of Advanced Research Consulting Services and Financial Services. Building on over 130 years of experience tackling the worlds challenges GE Vernova is uniquely positioned to help lead the energy transition by continuing to electrify the world while simultaneously working to decarbonize it.

At GE Vernova our Hydro Power division stands at the forefront of the hydroelectricity generation industry. We are dedicated to designing manufacturing and installing cuttingedge equipment for hydroelectric power plants as well as servicing and refurbishing existing facilities to ensure optimal performance and longevity. Our turbines and generators account for over 25 of the total installed hydropower capacity worldwide. With a dynamic team of 3600 professionals spread across more than 30 countries we have the energy to change the world. Be part of a team that is not only shaping the energy landscape but also contributing to a more sustainable planet.

Join us and make a difference with GE Vernovas Hydro Power business division!

About the position:
This pivotal position requires a strong talent to lead financial operations and reporting in Europe with an emphasis on USGAAP/IFRS/French GAAP accounting operations and related streams (taxes treasury governance etc. with focus on partnering with the shared services (Genpact/Accenture) in ensuring the quality and productivity of the accounting closing & reporting operations in US GAAP and Local statutory filings.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities are as follow:

• Oversee the accounting operations and related streams (taxes treasury governance etc) in Europe and being POC for the external service providers.

• Partner with finance hubs in daytoday transactional accounting processes (R2R I2C intercompany PP&E payroll tax and cash) monthly closing & reporting monthly/quarterly account reconciliations and USGAAP audits

• Lead local Statutory audit with the company external auditor to complete filing obligations by each countrys regulatory filing deadline.

• Partner with Tax and Transfer pricing team in tax filings audits and risk/opportunity assessment

• Partner with Hydro HQ/internal & external auditors for related controls (distributed controllership and others)

• Lead nonproject business controllership (Restructuring EHS nonproject litigations Branch funding)

• Drive ERP improvements and new implementations from Controllership standpoint in case of new company code openings

• Simplification initiatives LEAN project management from controllership standpoint (MJE reduction IC2.0

Qualifications/Requirements

This role will require at a minimum an individual that has the following skills:

• Bachelors degree in accounting finance or other businessrelated field and minimum of 8 years progressive accounting or finance experience.

• Audit experience in big audit firms.

• Extensive experience on long term projects accounting and operations.

• Extensive experience working with financial systems including but not limited to Hyperion Business Objects and/or other related tools.

• Fluency in French and English (written and Verbal) is mandatory.

• Can demonstrate excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.

• Strong knowledge of the impact of managing multiple GAAPs in an international environment.

• Ability work in a strongly multicultural environment with numerous locations and time zones

Desired Characteristics

• Public accountancy with certification (or equivalent experience)

• Experience in SAP system would be beneficial.

• Strong analytical and prioritization skills that enable to manage multiple priorities in a team environment with multiple functions involved in one process.

• Strong Influential leadership having a track record of leading initiatives and building relationships in a global organization would be strongly beneficia

• Capacity to build and simplify being able to demonstrate experience of streamlining processes would be a plus.

Inclusion & Diversity:

At GE Vernova we believe in the value of your unique identity background and experiences. We are committed to fostering an inclusive culture where everyone feels empowered to do their best work because they feel accepted respected and that they belong.
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Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No

Required Experience:

Unclear Seniority

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