Senior Finance Manager, Transactional Services
Schenectady, NY - USA
Job Summary
Job Description Summary
The Senior Finance Manager Transactional Services (TX) is a critical commercial & operations finance role within the Wind Services Strategic Finance organization tasked with partnering with the Commercial team to underwrite and sign economically sound deals driving execution velocity from order through cash collection and owning the TX financial close and results from an FP&A standpoint. This role sits at the intersection of Commercial Operations and Finance - equal parts deal partner forecast owner and executive storyteller. You will surface clear Risks and Opportunities from both the commercial pipeline and execution portfolio partnering closely with the new TX Controllership team on accounting scope and close coordination. Success in this role requires strong commercial instincts rigorous financial discipline and the ability to communicate with confidence across all levels of the organization.Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Deal Underwriting & Commercial Partnership:
Partner with the Commercial team to evaluate deal economics cost-to-serve informed pricing margin assessment and risk profiling on all active opportunities
Own terms governance for TX ensure alignment to standard contract terms lead deviation approvals and structure payment plans that protect Wind Services financial position
Drive incremental deal value through proactive identification of commercial finance opportunities obsolescence inventory monetization service bundling and payment structure optimization
Serve as a value-add finance partner in the deal process bringing solutions and financial rigor without becoming a bottleneck
Pipeline Visibility & Forecast:
Translate the commercial funnel into pacing and forecast inputs for the broader Wind Services FP&A process
Own Transactional Services revenue cost and cash forecast bottoms-up from deal pipeline with clear assumption documentation
Track OTR milestones from order through cash collection; drive conversion velocity identify delays and escalate risks early in coordination with TX OTR Leader
Close Reporting & Controllership Alignment:
Own the TX financial close from the FP&A standpoint actuals vs. plan commentary variance bridges and close reporting packages
Partner with the TX Controllership team on accounting scope creating clear visibility on accounting and journal entries with this role owning the FP&A business partnership and executive narrative based on what is in the ledger
Maintain ongoing alignment with Controllership on close calendar accruals visibility accounting methodologies and any items with P&L / cash impact
Executive R&O Reporting:
Synthesize the commercial pipeline and execution portfolio into clear action-oriented Risks and Opportunities for Wind Services leadership
Own the TX finance narrative in executive business reviews proactive decisive and always tied to a clear ask or recommended action
Partner with the Strategic Finance Leader on escalation path for deal risk margin concerns and cash conversion issues
Operations & Process:
Establish robust financial processes for deal desk governance OTR tracking close coordination and data integrity
Drive simplification and automation within TX finance workflows in partnership with the broader teams transformation agenda
Conduct ad hoc analysis and problem-solving in a fast-paced deal-driven environment
Qualifications / Requirements:
Bachelors Degree in Finance or Accounting from an accredited college or university
5 years of experience in roles with increasing Finance Commercial Finance or FP&A responsibilities
Experience with ITO/OTR processes and deal economics in a services or industrial business environment
Desired Characteristics:
Prior GEV or GE Services finance experience familiarity with Wind Services commercial and operational processes is a significant advantage
Strong commercial instincts comfortable influencing deal decisions and partnering directly with Commercial leadership
Excellent executive communication skills this role presents to senior leadership regularly and must translate complex financial and operating dynamics into clear narratives
Proven track record of execution problem-solving and operating effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment
Strong analytical skill set with experience in financial modeling variance analysis and forecast management
Experience working with modern workflow automation big data and AI tools
Note:
To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA to ensure compliance with applicable legislation the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment professional development challenging careers and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is anEqual Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race color religion national or ethnic origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
Required Experience:
Manager
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