Sourcing Finance Analyst at GE

GE  Global Growth and Operations (GG&O) supports the expansion of GE’s presence and businesses in sub-Saharan Africa including Power & Water, Oil & Gas, Transportation, Healthcare and Aviation by; taking a long-term view; developing and maintaining public & private industry relationships, and; providing advocacy for GE’s value proposition and wide range of solutions that support Africa's rapid infrastructure transformation.

GE is recruiting to fill the below position of:

Job Title: Sourcing Finance Analyst

Job Number: 1736526
Location: IIkoyi - Lagos, Kenya, Nigeria

Role Summary/Purpose:
Operational Finance Role; Partner with the sourcing team to drive results in the supply chain cycle from a cost analysis perspective.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Support and engage functional teams to drive realization of cost out and Pay term goals.
• Reporting, forecasting and analysis for material cost productivity and indirect costs
• Support local supplier qualification efforts.
• Drive controllership in sourcing contracts, rebates, reserves, and other supplier risks
• Develop annual operating plans and support Blue print Growth Playbook, SII and quarterly estimate processes.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelor degree in Finance, Accounting, and Business Administration required, with minimum of 5 years professional finance experience.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and high energy level.
• Polished communicator - able to work effectively with key levels of management.
• Analytical Skills - must be able to analyze information and identify implications.
• Ability to manage several projects concurrently while consistently delivering results.
• Cross-functional coordination and influencing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to "raise the flag" in tough operating environment.
• Strong Controllership Skills.

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:
Desired Characteristics:

• Extended track record of success in finance.
• Excellent team-building skills.
• FMP graduate, CAS, EFLP, MBA strongly preferred.
• Green belt certified.

Application Closing Date
29th April, 2013

Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online