The Senior Finance Manager is a critical position on the Wilmington Integrated Manufacturing Leadership team. This position requires a strategic thinker with a deep level of financial expertise and an ability to partner with Operational Leadership to achieve business outcomes. This position drives optimal performance of safety, quality, delivery & cost at the site and contributes to the overall Company performance. The successful candidate will manage $500M+ of cost, drive productivity, improve financial reporting and analysis, and oversee significant capital investments ensuring alignment with GE Aerospace’s strategic priorities.
Seasoned, senior level individual contributor requiring in-depth understanding of their business, function and how their role integrates with others within their discipline. Role requires good understanding of customers, industry and functions.Job DescriptionJob Description and Responsibilities
Wilmington financial leadership - deliver accurate and complete financials, including financial planning, forecasting, variance analysis, month-end closing activities, and ad-hoc analytics to drive operational action
Strategic partnership with Wilmington Site Leader and operations team (Site Leadership)
Collaborate with Site Leadership to ensure alignment and execution of key priorities
Partner with cost leader to drive operations team to meet the site’s year-over-year productivity targets
Proactively provide unsolicited guidance, interpretation, and education of complex financial and operational matters to drive business decisions
Maximize ROI on a $70M+ annual capital expenditure budget, ensuring investments deliver measurable value to the business
Develop Budget/Forecasts and achieve financial results in a dynamic environment, ensuring the Site meets its financial and operational targets
Implement GE proprietary lean operating system (FLIGHT DECK) to drive business and financial results for safety, quality, delivery, and cost (SQDC)
Effectively communicate key dynamics of the site operations to Site Leadership, Part Family Leadership, and FP&A along with other cross-divisional and cross-functional internal stakeholders
Maintain the highest standards of controllership, compliance & rigor
Ensure compliance to GAAP and GE policy to ensure reporting integrity, partnering consistently and effectively with controllership, FP&A, engineering & the Commercial Engines and Services/Defense teams
Own the annual Government reporting process (FPRP) and support any Government audits if required
Required Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university (CPA, CMA or MBA a plus)
8+ years of relevant finance experience
Prior experience working in supply chain at a mid to large size manufacturing environment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills
Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
Desired Qualifications
Lean operating model experience
Strong project management skills
GE Aerospace offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Aerospace is an Equal 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 Aerospace 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: Yes
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited university
- 8+ years of relevant finance experience
- Prior experience working in supply chain at a mid to large size manufacturing environment
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication skills
- Demonstrated ability to identify, analyze, and resolve problems
- Work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage spans medical, dental, vision, prescription drugs, behavioral health support, and some on‑site healthcare options. Wellbeing programs emphasize physical, emotional, and social support and are often characterized as part of a top‑notch package.
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Retirement Support — Retirement programs include a 401(k) with company contributions, long‑term financial planning tools, and vesting provisions. Legacy pension benefits remain for eligible employees despite the plan being frozen.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Time‑off offerings include paid vacation, holidays, sick time, personal days, and flexible work arrangements, with permissive PTO noted for some salaried roles. Family support includes generous parental leave and adoption assistance.
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