Sr. Principal - Finance Enterprise Architect

Job Description Summary

GE Aerospace is seeking a Sr Principal Solutions Architect to join our Finance Digital Technology (DT) team. In this role, you will lead efforts to optimize our Oracle EPM on-premise application footprint and shape the future of our Enterprise Performance Management (EPM) solutions. You will provide strategic input to design a fit-for-purpose EPM system, including evaluating SaaS vendors, while ensuring seamless integration across EPM, ERP (SAP, Oracle), and subledger systems.

We're looking for a candidate with expertise in EPM systems and architecture, experience with ERP platforms, and the ability to lead complex software solutions across multiple domains. At GE Aerospace, you'll work on cutting-edge technology, collaborate with talented professionals, and contribute to a global leader in aerospace innovation. Apply today to help shape the future of finance technology!


Job Description


Roles and Responsibilities:

• Design and develop end-to-end EPM solutions according to business requirements.
• Design, configure, and implement robust EPM solutions for Master Data Management, Consolidations (GAAP, Stat and Tax), FP&A and Reporting.
• Develop, implement and maintain EPM modules and business process flows.
• Manage end-to-end system development lifecycle including testing, deployment, and documentation.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting to resolve system issues, ensuring optimal system performance and stability. Including coordinating resolution through both internal and external technical support providers.
• Identify required software quality standards and delivery models.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize system performance and efficiency. Including spearheading efforts to analyze existing processes to identify risks and automation opportunities.
• Collaborate with developers and operational support across a distributed, global landscape.
• Clearly communicates by delivering audience-appropriate information and insights spanning.
• Readily partner with stakeholders to gather requirements, perform gap analysis, create functional specifications, documentation of technical solutions and authoring test scripts as needed.
• Keep up to date with industry trends and chosen software providers short- and long-term strategy ensuring the EPM landscape is aligned with evolving needs and innovative technology offerings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree from accredited university or college with minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR associate's degree with minimum of 13 years of professional experience OR High School Diploma with minimum of 15 years of professional experience.
• 10+ years of hands-on experience in EPM products, business processes, and data integration tools in both implementation and support.
• Note: Military experience is equivalent to professional experience

Eligibility Requirement:

• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job.

Must Haves:

• Strong knowledge of EPM Cloud Products and related modules, data integration
• Sound experience with Record to Report Financial processes within Systems, from Sub Ledgers to Ledgers to consolidations, planning and reporting.
• In-depth understanding of principles related to finance accounting and planning, including corporate month end close - consolidation, translation, elimination, and financial reporting activities as well as planning, forecasting and management reporting processes and master data management
• Proven expertise of system architecture, security environments, and interface technologies
• Demonstrated architecture experience as part of complex EPM implementation projects - navigating dependencies of multiple initiatives that will impact the application landscape.

Desired Characteristics:

• Change Agent - Identifies opportunities for necessary changes and pursues/leads them when appropriate.
• Evaluates progress and involves peers and team members in analyzing strengths and weaknesses in performance.
• Works with executive stakeholders to embrace the implications of change. Recommends changes that impact strategic business…