Lead Finance Specialist - Manufacturing Operations
LM Wind Power
Accounting & Finance, Operations
Grand Forks, ND, USA
Posted on Apr 15, 2026
Job Description Summary
Drive operational and financial performance across Supply Chain and Project Execution to improve cost, fulfillment, quality, cash flow, and profitability. This role evaluates internal and external business challenges, recommends best practices, and supports continuous improvement across products, processes, and services. Maintains awareness of industry trends and applies insights to enhance business performance.Job Description
Key Responsibilities
Lead manufacturing finance activities for the site/region, including planning, forecasting, pacing, and closing processes
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Own P&L and balance sheet responsibilities, including:
Cost accounting
Fix Production Cost control
Inventory controls (physical inventory, revaluations, standard costing, variances)
Product fulfillment and COGS booking
Functional cost management
Property and equipment oversight
Support execution of financial and operational strategies that improve business performance.
Provide financial insight and recommendations to address business challenges and improve processes.
Influence strategy development within own area of responsibility, including resource allocation and policy support.
Lead functional teams or projects of low to moderate complexity with minimal oversight.
Communicate complex concepts clearly and effectively, influencing stakeholders and helping drive alignment.
Use sound judgment to solve complex problems, assess information quality, and develop practical recommendations.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and use internal and external inputs to support decision-making.
Advise management on functional and business matters, contributing to decisions on important topics.
Help ensure team objectives related to service, quality, and timeliness are achieved.
Required Qualifications
Finance degree from an accredited college or university,
or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6 years of experience in a relevant job family/function.Minimum of 5 years of significant experience in Finance and Manufacturing Operations.
Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference for candidates to work in the ND plant / willingness to re-locate to ND.
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities
Proven problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated experience leading programs or projects
Ability to plan, document, promote, and execute initiatives
Established project management 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 $95,300.00 and $158,700.00. 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 April 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.
