Job Description Summary
The International FP&A Cost Leader plays a critical role in managing the activities around cost planning, cost performance, cost control and cost analysis. Reporting to the International Income Statement Leader, this role will provide finance leadership to cross functional teams and will be focused on defining and refining our cost review processes, creating sustainable analysis and insights, leading to action plans that will facilitate the business meeting its financial commitments. The role requires strong technical expertise in cost management, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with regional finance teams, corporate finance teams and other stakeholders to drive continuous improvement and optimization of financial processes.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
* Set up and lead the centralization of estimation and reporting activities, related to Cost for the International organization.
* Lead projects and initiatives aiming at standardization and simplification of processes between all zone in International.
* Serve as a strong partner for the functional leaders & zones, helping them drive their costs efficiently and deliver on budget targets.
* Partner with International HQ functional leaders to drive operating rhythms and provide centralized finance reporting capabilities, operational productivity metrics, forecasting, and contribute to the overall business growth.
* Coordinate with regional FP&A leaders to ensure consistency between zones cost processes and visibility.
* Establish reporting tools and KPI's that drive accountability and visibility into cost performance.
* Lead cost financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and analysis while supporting zone FP&A leaders on increasing cost visibility.
* Develop expertise, define & track key metrics, while advising the leadership team on actions required to meet productivity targets, risks and opportunities, as well as recommending actions.
* Drive closing, ensure ledger truly reflects operational performance and work with FP&A teams to identify areas of leakage.
* Set up, implement & lead new FP&A International capabilities, in coordination with zone FP&A and International senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or equivalent qualification preferred.
* 5 years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, or related field, with at least 1 year of experience in cost management or other FP&A roles.
* Strong technical knowledge of accounting principles, cost management and reporting standards.
* Excellent analytical skills and ability to interpret complex financial data to drive strategic decision-making.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders across international regions.
* Demonstrated leadership capabilities, including the ability to lead and motivate teams in a matrixed environment.
* Proven track record of driving process improvements and established project management skills.
* Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
* Fluency in English; additional language skills preferred.
About us
GE HealthCare is a leading global medical technology and digital solutions innovator with over 100 years of healthcare industry experience and around 50,000 employees globally. We enable clinicians to make faster, more informed decisions through intelligent devices, data analytics, applications and services, supported by our Edison intelligence platform. We operate at the center of an ecosystem working toward precision health - digitizing healthcare, helping drive productivity and improving outcomes for patients, providers, health systems and researchers around the world.
Our total rewards are designed to unlock your ambition by giving you the boost and flexibility you need to turn your ideas into world-changing realities. Our salary and benefits are everything you'd expect from an organization with global strength and scale, and you'll be surrounded by career opportunities in a culture that fosters care, collaboration and support.
GE HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer where inclusion matters. 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.
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