Financial Analyst - Clothes Care

At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.”  As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way.  We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.  

The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities:
* we come together*,
* we always look for a better way*, and
* we create possibilities*.As a GE Appliances’ Financial Analyst – Clothes Care, you’ll support financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for Clothes Care new product introduction (NPI) programs. This role provides analytical support to cross-functional partners and Finance leadership across planning, budgeting, and forecasting cycles, operating within established financial frameworks and processes. The position is an established individual contributor role with general supervision## ## Position Financial Analyst - Clothes Care## ## Location

USA, Louisville, KY## How You'll Create Possibilities
** Essential

Duties & Responsibilities
*** Perform and support financial analysis for new product introduction (NPI) programs within Clothes Care, including cost/benefit analysis, payback calculations, and assessment of forward-looking commercial and financial impacts.
* Partner with cross-functional program teams (Technology, Product Management, and Finance) to provide financial inputs, analysis, and reporting in support of NPI execution.
* Track program spending and benefits against approved plans, preparing variance analysis and identifying risks or issues for escalation to finance and program leadership.
* Prepare financial analyses, reports, and presentation materials to support formal program tollgate reviews, including financial, marketing, and program reviews.
* Support monthly NPI tracking and post-launch reporting, including orders, sales, margin, implementation costs, and other scorecard metrics.
* Assist in consolidating and rolling up multi-year NPI spend budgets in partnership with Technology and Product Management teams.
* Complete monthly NPI investment and expense forecasts and perform variance analysis versus plan.
* Perform monthly close activities and quarterly account reconciliations for Clothes Care products, including accruals and journal entries, in accordance with established finance procedures.
* Support cross-functional and finance-led analyses aimed at improving overall product line profitability.
* Maintain and update commercial P&L estimates for SRO, LTP, and SII processes in alignment with approved assumptions and guidance.
* Provide analytical support to Finance leadership during SOP, budgeting, and forecasting cycles by preparing data, insights, and reporting to support decision-making.
* Support Operating and Finance teams with ad hoc analysis and reporting for key initiatives as needed.
* Identify and recommend opportunities for process improvement related to reporting simplification, automation, and forecasting accuracy.## What You'll Bring to Our Team
** Position Competencies** **(Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities)
*** Practical knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting, typically obtained through a combination of education and professional experience.
* Ability to independently manage assigned tasks and priorities within defined processes and timelines.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to solve difficult, but not highly complex, problems using established financial tools and methodologies.
* Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain financial data, assumptions, and results to partners within the job area and immediate cross-functional teams.
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional stakeholders and apply financial insights to support program and business objectives.
* Demonstrated attention to detail and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Proficiency in financial systems, reporting…