Job Description Summary

Responsible for driving technical accounting compliance, financial and operational internal controls, process simplification, and operational excellence to deliver timely, high quality financial reporting and analysis for the Caledonian overhaul shop located in Prestwick, Scotland. You will lead all Controllership and Accounting activities across the Caledonian site, ensuring proper connection and alignment with GE Aerospace Headquarters, along with sharing best practice throughout the ATMRO Controllership network.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible for general accounting and policy application & process administration for all cycles including inventory, revenue recognition, receivables/payables, intercompany, fixed assets, cash/bank.
• Understand and interpret applicable Enterprise Standards, SOP and Process Maps to deliver globally competitive financial process/accounting services.
• Responsible for timely filing of statutory financial statements, including managing the external audit of the statutory financials.
• Drive and promote controllership compliance with local laws & GE Aerospace policies.
• Manage timely & accurate closing process, including supporting on-site and remote teams (both third party and within GE Aerospace).
• Work closely with commercial and operations teams to understand the implications of applying proper accounting policies to both normal and unique transactions.
• Provide technical/financial reporting advice and support to the site operations team, consulting with GE Aerospace Controllership and Finance teams and external auditor when appropriate.
• Document and maintain internal standard operating procedures for key accounting processes.
• Ensure proper control, integrity and reconciliation for all business accounting activities.
• Coordinate Internal (GE Aerospace) and External (Genpact) Resources to ensure accounting processes improvement and accuracy.
• Cross functional co-ordination across the business, including engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, quality assurance and supply chain.
• Supervise two direct reports, including oversight of day-to-day activities and coaching to achieve both near- and long-term impact.

Additional Job Description

• A job at this level requires a people leader with ability to hire and develop talent. Utilizes in-depth knowledge of a discipline and analytical thinking to execute policy/strategy.
• Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience. May lead small projects. Explains information; developing skills to bring team members to consensus around topics within field. Conveys performance expectations and may handle sensitive issues.
• Jobs at this level function with some autonomy but are subject to functional practices and precedents or are covered by well-defined policies or review of end results. The job allows modification of procedures and practices covering work as long as the end results meet standards of acceptability (quality, volume, timeliness etc.).
• Uses some judgment and has the ability to propose different solutions outside of set parameters to address more complicated, day-to-day problems.
• Has ability to prioritize information for data analysis. Uses technical experience and analytical thinking. Uses multiple internal and limited external sources outside of own team to arrive at decisions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or other business-related field
• Strong progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably with Industrial companies.
• Exceptional analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep knowledge of IFRS and US GAAP and of accounting closing processes and procedures.
• Adaptable/Flexible: being open to change in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in complex situations.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams, properly manage priorities and drive execution.
• Advance computer skills: Microsoft Office Suite (excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• ERP systems knowledge (SAP/Oracle/HFM).
• Audit Background.

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

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;

• Non-contributory Pension
• Life Assurance
• Group income protection
• Private medical cover
• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

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 the UK Visas and Immigration website.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes