Wind Engineering Finance Manager
GE Vernova • Schenectady, NY • Full Time
Posted on Fri, May 15, 2026
Job Description Summary
The Engineering Finance Manager is a key part of the Wind Finance organization managing ~$300-$400M of engineering budget across all business lines in the Wind segment of GE Vernova. The candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the engineering budget (overseeing execution of engineering programs, approving purchase orders and payments, tracking spend performance) and assisting with the budget forecasting, pacing, and closing of the ledger. The candidate will also support the Product Management org. in building engineering cost estimates for new program investments.Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
- Responsible for day-to-day management of programs including subledger reviews with program managers, approval of purchase orders and payment requests.
- Directly support the Wind Capital Allocation Leader manage all business cycles including budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking across the organization.
- Lead month-end/quarter-end closing activities and management reporting.
- Track performance relative to budget and forecast, review actual results, and explain variances against budget and forecast.
- Build detailed financial models that track and analyze cost drivers and headcount allocation across engineering programs.
- Partner with Engineering Operations and Product Management to build standard assumptions for engineering investments across new programs.
- Identify opportunities for process improvement, execute implementation, and drive continuous improvement across people, process, and systems.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, engineering, or business management, from an accredited college or university
- Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in a finance role
Desired Characteristics
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills and ability to link operational performance to financial impact
- Strong inter-personal skills and ability to work with/influence cross-functional and executive leadership teams
- Prior experience in Financial Planning & Analysis preferred
- Knowledge of ERP systems (Oracle, SAP) and digital applications
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova 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.
GE Vernova 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 drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $107,600.00 and $179,400.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on May 14, 2026.Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.