Jennifer Callahan
Anderson,SC
Summary
Accomplished finance professional with broad financial management, strategic planning, and controllership experience. Robust background employing critical thinking and analysis to achieve success. A manager motivated to lead the financial operations and partner with business leaders to exceed business goals.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Finance Manager
GE Power
Greenville, SC
08.2019 - Current
- Supply Chain Finance Manager for GE Gas Turbine factory generating $950M sales annually (utilizing internal transfer price of 10%).
- Led Kaizen event to reduce monthly/quarterly closing from three days to one day. Achieved one day closing within six months.
- Led team to integrate Maximo (maintenance software) to SAP ERP system allowing elimination of one of three general ledgers and consolidating all purchases to one application.
- Led team to set annual standards from mid-January to January 1 for 2022. Reduction was achieved by setting standard operating procedure with detailed responsibilities and role clarity. Also, worked with operations team to define required standard updates and weekly meetings during standards update timeline.
- Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis including key performance indicators.
Senior Finance Manager
GE Aviation - Military Services
Cincinnati, OH
04.2017 - 08.2019
- Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $2B division, regularly apprising Senior Executive of company's financial standing.
- Created organizational structures to improve accounting and finance functions. Led Finance transition to support spares and services activities for four product lines.
- Supported development of business strategy, operating plans, estimates, reviews, and reports.
- Instituted updated Contract Margin Review policy and standardization of cash flow analysis for third party service agreements.
Senior Commercial Risk Finance Leader
GE Aviation Systems
Cincinnati, OH
10.2014 - 04.2017
- Supported the BGA&IS and Avionics businesses for commercial opportunities. Risk Leader for nine sites in US, Great Britain, and Australia.
- Partnered with Sales team and Commercial Operations team to support proposal activity to Governmental and Commercial clients.
- Developed and established standard policies and procedures for proposal preparation, analysis and presentation.
- Developed standard, controlled business cash flow model utilized to present all proposal financial details.
- Led team from record to report for BGA&IS and Avionics customer service agreements. Reviewed service agreement portfolio quarterly with controllership.
Avionics Senior Finance Manager
GE Aviation Systems
Grand Rapids, MI
04.2012 - 10.2014
- Partnered with GM for Avionics N. America.
- Supported development of business operating plans, estimates, reviews, and reports. Analyzed financial statements against forecasts to prepare high-level variance analysis.
- Site Finance Leader for controllership, FP&A, and commercial finance.
Developed and established financial policies and practices. - Led Finance portion of ERP Implementation to Oracle R12.
- Consulted with representatives of regulatory agencies to complete accurate cost accounting practices and audits as well as upholding strict compliance.
Avionics FP&A Finance Manager
GE Aviation Systems
Grand Rapids, MI
07.2010 - 10.2012
- Business partner to GM for Avionics N America
- FP&A Manager for 6 sites supporting CFO. Coordinated planning cycles with all sites and consolidation of value stream financial information.
- Supported development of business operating plans, estimates, presentations and VP prep & review to Division CEO
- Acquisition Leader for business acquisition.
- Standardized analysis and reporting to GM.
Financial Controller - Avionics N. America
GE Aviation Systems
Grand Rapids, MI
02.2008 - 07.2010
- Completed journal entries, reconciliations and account analysis to prepare monthly/quarterly financial documents and general account management.
- Integration to all GE Aviation systems (after acquisition of Smith Industries Aviation business) from legacy systems providing alignment to GE applications.
- Led monthly closing and reporting. Finance leader for AR, AP, GL, intercompany billing, Balance Sheet. Reduced closing process from three days to one and a half days.
- Participated with GE Aviation Revenue Recognition team to provide analysis and set standards and procedures for revenue recognition.
- Led governmental cost reporting required by US Government for defense contracts.
Director of Finance
Center Manufacturing, Inc.
Byron Center, MI
04.1989 - 03.2004
- Partner to CFO, President, and management team for operations, planning, and strategy.
- Responsible for all finance functions and Information Systems.
- Established and enforced controls on revenue and expenses to protect company assets. Prepared financial analysis and reporting.
- Led finance aspects of opening sites in Canada, Pennsylvania, California, and Western Michigan.
- Led insurance claim for major fire at main plant (20% loss of production).
- Monitored budget, revenue and variance trends for $200M company, regularly apprising CEO of company's financial standing.
Audit Manager
Deloitte & Touche
Grand Rapids, MI
01.1984 - 03.1989
- Audit manager for a variety of privately owned businesses across various industries.
- Trained and mentored department staff on policies and procedures to establish strong foundation for client development and service activities.
- Facilitated internal audits and prepared detailed reports on findings. Achieved 95% utilization.
- Analyzed accounting systems for efficiency and effectiveness.
- CPA Certification
Education
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MISkills
- Critical Thinking
- Decision Making
- Proactive and Focused
- Strategy Development
- Problem Anticipation and Resolution
- Adaptable to Changing Conditions
- Microsoft Office
- Data Analysis
Certification
- CPA - Certified Public Accountant
Work Availability
monday
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morning
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evening
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Timeline
Senior Finance Manager
GE Power
08.2019 - Current
Senior Finance Manager
GE Aviation - Military Services
04.2017 - 08.2019
Senior Commercial Risk Finance Leader
GE Aviation Systems
10.2014 - 04.2017
Avionics Senior Finance Manager
GE Aviation Systems
04.2012 - 10.2014
Avionics FP&A Finance Manager
GE Aviation Systems
07.2010 - 10.2012
Financial Controller - Avionics N. America
GE Aviation Systems
02.2008 - 07.2010
Director of Finance
Center Manufacturing, Inc.
04.1989 - 03.2004
Audit Manager
Deloitte & Touche
01.1984 - 03.1989
BBA - Accounting And Finance
Western Michigan University
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