Finance Senior Specialist - FP&A Operations (M/F/D)
About the role
Are you passionate about being part of a successful team?
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an industry leader in Energy Technology?
Join our team!
Our Industry & Energy Technology (IET) team provides industry-leading products and services that optimize the extraction, production, and processing of energy. We help a diverse range of customers across the value chain to reduce operating costs and improve productivity. Our team plays an integral role by helping the business plan for the future.
Partner with the best
As Finance Senior Specialist - FP&A Operations, for the GTE-Pumps business line to ensure robust financial controllership and providing strategic financial support during the Inquiry-to-Order (ITO) phase, with a strong focus on Free Cash Flow (FCF) conversion, operational performance, and business decision support.
As Finance Senior Specialist - FP&A Operations, you will be responsible for:
Ensuring financial controllership and provide end-to-end financial support during the ITO phase, driving effective FCF conversion
Partnering with Commercial Operations and Commercial Finance teams to ensure compliance with order booking rules, validation of costing methodologies, assessment of loss contract reserves, definition of cash curves, alignment on revenue recognition categories, application of cost of capital principles
tracking and analyzing key ITO performance indicators, including: orders, as-sold margin, Remaining Performance Obligations (RPO), and convertibility, detailed segmentation (product, region, application, end markets, machine type, equipment vs services, external and interplant flows)
Leading FCF pacing and planning, ensuring both direct and indirect cash flow visibility
Forecasting and analyzing working capital components, including: accounts receivable, inventory, progress collections, contract assets, and deferred assets
Partnering with Operations to support planning cycles, forecasts, and monthly performance reviews for collections, billing, and past dues
Providing clear variance analysis versus targets, prior year, and sequential performance and driving cross-functional initiatives to improve cash conversion and linearity
Identifying opportunities for process improvement, standardization, and digitalization; actively support simplification initiatives across the business
Acting as a key finance partner to the General Manager, Business Unit CFO, and cross-functional teams (Sales, Commercial, Execution)
Developing advanced financial analytics to support strategic decision-making, including: service and equipment strategy definition, capital allocation priorities for the Pumps Product line and provide financial leadership by Addressing critical financial issue and Advising senior management on risks and opportunities
Leading communication on financial policies, ensuring effective implementation and alignment across the organization and driving and lead complex, cross-functional projects aimed at organizational transformation and profitable growth
Proactively managing financial reporting, controls, and accounting matters to ensure accuracy and compliance
Building strong partnerships with commercial, sales, and project teams, leading financial discussions and influencing decision-making
Defining and implement corrective actions to address unfavorable variances, mitigate risks, and improve profitability and cash flow
Playing a key role in planning cycles (budget, forecast, early read), ensuring robust assumptions and scenario analysis
Ensuring timely and accurate reporting by coordinating data collection and alignment across multiple functions
Fuel your passion
To be successful in this role you will have
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field
Significant experience in FP&A, Finance, or functional leadership roles
Strong analytical mindset with the ability to link financial results to operational drivers and influence business outcomes
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate complex financial concepts
Professional fluency in English
Strong interpersonal and leadership capabilities, with proven ability to influence cross-functional teams
Demonstrated problem-solving skills and ability to drive resolution in complex scenarios
Proven track record of leading programs and projects in a dynamic environment
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way in which people want to work and deliver at their best is different for everyone too. In this role, we can offer the following flexible working patterns:
Working flexible hours - flexing the times when you work in the day to help you fit everything in and work when you are the most productive
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We know we are better when all of our people are developed, engaged and able to bring their whole authentic selves to work. We invest in the health and well-being of our workforce, train and reward talent and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Working for you
Our inventions have revolutionized energy for over a century. But to keep going forward tomorrow, we know we have to push the boundaries today. We prioritize rewarding those who embrace change with a package that reflects how much we value their input. Join us, and you can expect:
Contemporary work-life balance policies and wellbeing activities
Comprehensive private medical care options
Safety net of life insurance and disability programs
Tailored financial programs
Additional elected or voluntary benefits
The initial pay range for this position will be EUR 51,200 To 70,400.
The provisions of Contratto Collettivo Industria Metalmeccanica e della installazione di impianti will be applied to this position. Section VI – Titolo IV of that collective bargaining agreement relates to pay
The Baker Hughes internal title for this role is: Finance Senior Specialist - FP&A OperationsAbout Us:
We are an energy technology company that provides solutions to energy and industrial customers worldwide. Built on a century of experience and conducting business in over 120 countries, our innovative technologies and services are taking energy forward – making it safer, cleaner and more efficient for people and the planet.
Join Us:
Are you seeking an opportunity to make a real difference in a company that values innovation and progress? Join us and become part of a team of people who will challenge and inspire you! Let’s come together and take energy forward.
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