Financial Analyst - Corporate-Governance

Job description

Job Number

2590237

Business

GE Corporate

Business Segment

Corporate Global Law & Policy

About Us

GE is the world's Digital Industrial Company, transforming industry with software-defined machines and solutions that are connected, responsive and predictive. Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, GE delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
GE offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE is an Equal Opportunity Employer . 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.

Posted Position Title

Financial Analyst - Corporate-Governance

Career Level

Experienced

Function

Legal

Function Segment

Legal Operations

Location(s) Where Opening Is Available

United States

U.S. State, China or Canada Provinces

Massachusetts

City

Boston

Postal Code

02111

Relocation Assistance

Yes

Role Summary/Purpose

The governance analyst will report to the Vice President, Chief Corporate, Securities & Finance Counsel and General Counsel Business Innovations. The analyst will be part of the core group of legal professionals responsible for GE's corporate governance, SEC compliance, corporate finance transactions as well as oversight for Business Innovations, including GE Ventures, GE Lighting and Current.

Essential Responsibilities

·  Provide financial planning, analysis and reporting support to the Corporate Securities team for key cycles, processes and initiatives. Assist in identifying process improvements and acts as financial resource for team.
·  Support specific responsibilities of the group which include the GE Proxy Statement, the 10-K/Q, the 10-K Summary, the Integrated Summary Report, the Annual Meeting, GE & GE Capital Board & Committee meetings, the governance outreach to GE Investors, and SEC compliance, including insider trading.
·  Support the groups expanded mandate through strong financial and non-financial analyses, presentations as well as liaising with the finance organization to ensure seamless cooperation between the group and one of its principal clients
·  Identify and articulate risks and opportunities relevant to team projects and processes.
·  Prepare financial projections for key planning sessions and operating plans
·  Prepare critical analyses important to key governance, compliance and corporate finance initiatives
·  Participate on cross-functional process improvement teams to promote operational inefficiencies.
·  Help implement financial modeling improvements in planning and forecasting to enhance process efficiency, support new initiatives, and to accurately capture the changing business economics and structure.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Desired Characteristics

·  Master's degree, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or equivalent certification.
·  Financial Management Program (FMP) grad or Corporate Audit Staff (CAS) grad.
·  Team player
·  Tech savvy with an innovative mindset
·  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities.
·  Ability to analyze complex issues, develop appropriate action plans and delivers the results timely.
·  Ability to lead projects and assignments
·  Experience in accounting or financial analysis.
·  Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and ability to work cross functionally.

Desired profile

Qualifications/Requirements

·  Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance or Accounting
·  Minimum 3 years of finance experience.
·  Financial modeling skills.
·  Proficient use of financial systems and analysis tools including Microsoft Office (eg. Excel, Word, PowerPoint).