GE Vernova

Global CFO – Grid Automation

LocationChicago, IL
Job Typefull_time

About This Job


Job Description Summary

The Grid Automation CFO position will report into the CFO of Electrification Systems and functionally to the GM of the Grid Automation business. The Grid Automation business line is an organization with ~3,000 employees globally which provides Protection & Control and Monitoring & Communication products and solutions across the energy value chain. ’25 revenues for Grid Automation are expected to be ~$1B and expected to grow significantly as utility demand increases for strengthening and building a more resilient and interconnected grid. The Grid Automation business has 8 factories and multiple panel integration sites. In addition to its manufacturing and integration capabilities, the Grid Automation invests significantly in R&D to innovate and enhance its broad range of products and offerings.


Job Description


Essential Responsibilities

The CFO for the Grid Automation business will be responsible for supporting the business line GM to execute on overall business strategy while delivering top-line profitable growth and supporting the growth of the business. The CFO will be ultimately accountable for delivering margin expansion and free cash generation of the business line. This includes partnering with the commercial team to identify and win profitable orders underpinned by strong commercial underwriting & governance, driving cost-out of products / projects across the global product & project portfolio, managing capital allocation of new factory and technology investments, evaluating and optimizing structural cost and delivering working capital improvements. Other responsibilities include:

Provide financial leadership to establish and achieve financial goals and objectives

Lead the development, implementation and measurement of the business planning phases and their successful execution
Provide business performance analytics to identify financial trends, highlight risk and opportunities and ensure operational coordination; directly responsible for the overall financial plan; risk management/mitigation of Grid Automation projects.
Execute data-backed decisions to support and drive actions across business line / regional teams
Serve as a business partner to the commercial & operating team to drive vision, business initiatives, growth and profitability
Develop effective operational partnerships to achieve financial objectives
Establish and maintain a financial measurement and reporting system, which provides management with appropriate information
Responsible to provide target clarity, and clear metrics for Orders, Sales, EBITDA and Cash
Establish and implement financial corrective actions
Maintain controllership in all aspects of financial operations to ensure business line complies with internal control and procedures and minimize business risk
Manage appropriate cash flow, expenses, receivables to support operating activities
Manage a global team of finance professionals including key people related activities including hiring, onboarding, communication, performance planning, development and recognition
Recruit, mentor and develop finance talent


Educational Qualifications

Master’s Degree in Business Administration or Finance from an accredited college or university or the same knowledge/experience
Prior experience managing a multi-functional, global Finance organization
Strategic thinker with the ability to create and execute concrete programs and action plans
Experience overseeing project management, supply chain and engineering functions
Prior experience working in businesses with multiple business models i.e. projects, products, and services
Ability to work under tight deadlines and to effectively prioritize
Established analytical, project management, and organizational skill
Transformation and Innovation orientation, with ability to influence across organization
Strong interpersonnel and leadership 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

#LI-Remote - This is a remote positionApplication Deadline: July 25, 2025

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