Senior Finance Manager - Enterprise WWPP and R&D Finance

Job Description Summary

This role is a critical position within GE HealthCare’s Science & Technology Organization (STO) Finance team, directly supporting the Finance Leader for STO FP&A and Enterprise R&D. It is best suited for a finance professional who wants to grow their career and contribute to GEHC’s Research & Development goals, the company’s purpose, and tangible outcomes. The individual will work closely with senior leadership across STO, CTO, Group FP&A, and Segment finance teams, and play a key role in shaping GE HealthCare’s R&D investment strategy and financial rigor.

Responsibilities

WWPP (World Wide Product Planning) Enterprise Finance Support & Integration

• Support the annual WWPP review cycle with CEO/CFO; partner with Segment Finance, Group FP&A, CTOs, and regional leaders.
• Govern WWPP policy, finance parameters, and NPI business case frameworks.
• Drive 100% compliance with the PPM tool as the single source of truth for NPI tracking.
• Scale R&D Power BI dashboards to enable ROI‑based program ranking and portfolio optimization.
• Perform regular audits to drive governance and full compliance of WWPP finance policy.
• Partner with Group FP&A to integrate WWPP outputs into LTS, Budget, and BOD review cycles.
• Use lean principles to improve current WWPP processes, operating mechanisms, and governance quality.

Enterprise R&D Spend Consolidation/Analytics and Innovation KPI Reporting

• Collaborate with Segment R&D Finance leaders to consolidate global R&D financials, develop trends, story‑telling, and support decision making (~$2B across 300+ programs).
• Provide Global R&D spend and NPI updates for Board level reviews and Investor relations.
• Lead three L0 NPI innovation metrics at company level—NPI Vitality, L0 Lighthouse NPI Orders, and Launch Bowler.
• Drive standard work and automation for weekly/monthly Innovation KPIs by establishing consistent reporting processes, automating data flows, and strengthening governance.
• Support ongoing enhancements to the IMS NPI dashboard ecosystem—integrating new datasets, improving usability and visual clarity, and driving broader adoption.

STO Finance Change Champion

• Champion standardization, lead transformation, and capability building across STO finance and operations.
• Strengthen STO‑specific planning, program structure and executive rigor through PPM standardization and tool enhancements across the enterprise.
• Develop forward‑looking analytics and forecasting capabilities in Power BI and enterprise tools—moving from rear‑view reporting to automated, scenario‑based forecasting.

STO R&D Investment Planning Support (WWPP, LTS, Budget)

• Support STO planning cycles by providing R&D investment inputs, analysis, and preparing leadership review materials.
• Partner with Group FP&A and Strategy to align R&D investment data with enterprise planning calendars, milestones, and deliverables.
• Translate bottoms‑up R&D program details into financial plans, targets, and investment views for broader STO planning outputs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration; 8+ years financial experience (or 12+ years without a degree).
• Strong FP&A background with group‑level exposure and senior leadership interaction.
• Experience leading complex consolidations and cross‑functional programs.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Essbase/Hyperion, Power BI, and PPM tools.
• Exceptional communication skills; ability to explain complex topics clearly.
• Strong critical thinking skills and proactive assessment of risks and opportunities on the portfolio.
• Ability to operate in a global, matrixed environment and navigate ambiguity.

Desired Characteristics

• MBA, CPA, or completion of GE/GEHC finance leadership programs.
• LEAN or Six Sigma experience with demonstrated process improvements.
• Analytical, critical thinker with strategic problem‑solving capability.
• Influential leader who drives change and standardization across stakeholders.
• High integrity, resilience, and comfort in innovation‑driven environments.

Benefits

U.S. based positions only: salary range $140,000.00–$210,000.00 annual. Eligible for performance‑based incentive compensation (cash bonus and/or long‑term incentives). Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, 401(k) with company match, life, disability, accident insurance, tuition reimbursement.

Equal Opportunity Employer

GE HealthCare 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 HealthCare will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening.