Finance Data & Analytics Leader

Job Description: • Develop and execute comprehensive financial data strategy aligned with organizational objectives • Serve as primary liaison between finance and business units for data and analytics requirements while providing strategic consultation on data and recommendations • Present analytics findings and strategic recommendations to business leaders • Establish and maintain strong relationships with internal customers to ensure solution alignment with business needs • Lead the democratization of financial data across all business units and stakeholder groups • Establish frameworks for data management, security, and accessibility • Drive cultural transformation toward data-driven, scalable and sustainable solutions in finance • Design and deliver projects focused on eliminating manual work through process excellence and intelligent automation • Identify repetitive finance processes suitable for robotic process automation (RPA) and workflow optimization • Measure and report on productivity gains achieved through automation initiatives • Establish continuous improvement frameworks for ongoing process enhancement • Lead initiatives to connect and standardize data flow across the finance organization • Establish best practices and standards for advanced analytics development, validation, and monitoring • Develop advanced analytics capabilities including predictive modeling, scenario analysis, and statistical forecasting • Oversee development process and product management of enterprise data visualization platforms and self-service analytics tools • Drive adoption of next-generation analytics including real-time dashboards, interactive reporting, and mobile-enabled insights • Provide central intelligence and development support for solutions across finance functions • Establish best practices and standards for advanced analytics development, validation, and monitoring • Lead evaluation and deployment of AI tools for finance process optimization • Collaborate closely with Digital Technology (DT) teams to identify, evaluate, and implement advanced analytics tools and platforms • Coordinate technology roadmaps to ensure seamless integration of finance systems with enterprise data architecture • Champion the adoption of emerging technologies including cloud-based analytics, machine learning platforms, and real-time data processing tools • Oversee vendor relationships and technology partnerships that support finance analytics capabilities Requirements: • Bachelor or master’s degree in finance, Data Science, Analytics, Engineering, or related quantitative field; MBA preferred • Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in finance, data analytics, or related fields • 5+ years in senior leadership roles managing large-scale data and analytics initiatives • Deep understanding of financial systems, processes, and reporting requirements • Advanced proficiency in data analytics tools • Experience with modern data platforms • Knowledge of machine learning algorithms and AI implementation in context of business outcomes • Familiarity with visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, Qlik, etc.) and understanding of automation technologies (RPA, workflow management, API integration) • Exceptional leadership skills with ability to inspire and manage large, diverse teams • Strong project management capabilities with experience delivering complex, multi-year initiatives • Excellent communication and presentation skills for executive-level stakeholders • Strategic thinking with ability to translate business requirements into technical solutions • Change management expertise with proven ability to drive organizational transformation • Desire to improve stakeholder satisfaction and ability to measure returns on initiatives Benefits: • medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage • access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource • access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services • GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan • a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions • access to Fidelity Executive Services • tuition assistance • adoption assistance • paid parental leave • disability benefits • life insurance • 12 paid holidays • permissive time off • Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits Apply Now Apply Now