Inventory Analyst

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Looking to make a global impact and solve problems?

Through relentless innovation and continuous collaboration with our customers, GE Gas Power, part of GE Vernova, is providing more advanced, cleaner, and efficient power that people depend on today and building the energy technologies of the future.

What impact you’ll make:

The Inventory Specialist plays a key role in Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), supporting the Inventory Finance Leader and serving as a strategic finance partner to the Materials Inventory team. This position is responsible for leading and supporting critical financial cycles—including month-end close, estimates, budgeting, and Long-Range Forecasting (LRF)—with a strong focus on over $1.5B in New Units inventory, including deferred inventory. Additionally, the Inventory Specialist collaborates with both the Materials and New Units (NU) teams to optimize inventory processes and lead automation and efficiency initiatives.

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W hat you’ll do

•   Lead and support financial planning cycles: month close, early reads, budget, and long-range forecast.

•   Analyze +$1.5B in New Units (NU) inventory, inc. deferred inventory, providing actionable insights.

•   Partner with controllership and commercial teams to analyze deferred trends and opportunities.

•   Collaborate with the Materials and NU teams within the relevant SIOP cycles.

•   Lead inventory operating rhythms with HDNU & AERO finance and SIOP leaders to drive decisions.

•   Identify and implement automation and process improvement opportunities to increase data accuracy and efficiency, leveraging financial planning tools (HFM, FDL) and BI tools (Tableau).

•   Support financial reporting, KPI development and variance analysis related to inventory metrics.

•   Ensure compliance with internal controls and corporate financial policies.

W hat you’ll bring (Basic Qualifications)

•   3–5+ years of experience in FP&A, inventory finance, or supply chain finance.

•   Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field; MBA or CPA is a plus.

•   Proven ability to work cross-functionally and communicate effectively with operational and finance stakeholders.

•   Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

•   Process-oriented mindset with a passion for automation and continuous improvement.

•   Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems (SAP preferred), financial planning tools (e.g., Hyperion) and automation tools (Tableau).

•   Knowledge of accounting policies and practices, including US GAAP, standard costing and inventory

W hat will make you stand out

•   Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving skills and communication skills

•   Strong written and verbal communication

•   Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment with results-oriented mindset

•   Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete action plans

•   Established project management skills, including relevant experience leading initiatives

•   Preference will be given to current Gas Power Finance employees

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: No