Supply Chain Finance Leader PD&C UK

Job Description Summary

We are actively recruiting for a Supply Chain Finance Leader to join our Power Distribution & Controls (PD&C) Supply Chain Finance team. This role will be pivotal in supporting the PD&C supply chain which spans 5 sites globally and generates $0.8B in revenue.

The role focuses on leading the supply chain finance activities at the Cheltenham site in the UK. As a critical partner to the site Supply Chain Executive Leader, you will drive optimal performance (cost, fulfilment, quality & cash) and profitability through the Supply Chain and Project execution.

You will utilise your experience to interpret internal and external business challenges and recommend best practices to improve products, processes or services, using understanding of industry trends to inform decision making process.

You will also ensure consistency in reporting, forecasting, and planning cycles for supply chain-related areas, including shop cost, inventory, and fixed assets.

GE Aerospace is one of the worlds largest manufacturers of aircraft engines and components partnering with major commercial, business jet and military aerospace companies and organisations

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities:

• Strategic Partnership:Collaborate with operations to ensure the Cheltenham site meets its supply chain-related targets, including on-time delivery, shop cost and productivity, inventory, accounts payable, and fixed assets.
• Financial Stewardship:Lead the planning, forecasting, and reporting processes for the Cheltenham site's supply chain-related targets, including OTD, cost, inventory, payables, and P&E.
• Asset Management:Play a key role in the fixed assets planning, forecasting, and reporting for the Cheltenham site.
• Performance Optimisation:Analyse performance trends and propose actions to optimise supply chain execution.
• Process Standardisation:Utilise GE Aerospace's FLIGHT DECK operating model to standardise processes, operational rhythms, and work scope across sites, ensuring alignment with lean principles and practices.
• Best Practice Sharing:Spearhead efforts to drive financial excellence and share best practices across global sites, ensuring consistency and optimisation in supply chain finance operations
• Compliance:Work closely with Controllership to ensure proper controls and processes are in place for supply chain-related activities.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college.
• Significant experience in Finance within a highly regulated manufacturing operations business (i.e. aerospace, automotive, pharmaceuticals)

Desired Characteristics

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Proven experience in financial leadership roles, preferably within a services or operations context.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Demonstrated process improvement capability in a transactional environment.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance. For this role we can offer hybrid working (3 days office, 2 days from home per week).

Total Reward

At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Pension
• Bonus
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit theUK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided:No