Hydro Cash Flow Planning & Analysis Analyst

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Job Description Summary Are you ready to drive global impact and solve complex financial challenges? As part of the Hydro Finance team at GE Vernova, you will play a pivotal role in optimizing Hydro’s Free Cash Flow (FCF) and working capital generation. You will serve as the primary finance lead for cash performance, bridging the gap between operational regional activities and high-level strategic planning. You will be responsible for the end-to-end rhythm of cash reporting—from weekly project-level data consolidation to annual long-range strategy—ensuring that the Hydro CFO and CEO have the analytical clarity required to drive the business. What impact you’ll make: You will lead the Hydro cash planning function, managing the full spectrum of cash-inflows and outflows. Your impact spans from detailed weekly operational reporting to annual budgeting and strategy cycles. You will act as a consultant to the Hydro Leadership Team (HLT), providing the insights necessary to translate operational regional activity into consolidated financial performance. Job Description Essential Responsibilities : Lead the annual Budget and Strategy cycles (May–October). This includes managing regional "bottoms-up" inputs, coordinating with Commercial and functional leads on indirect impacts (Capex, Restructuring, PPA), and facilitating the final reviews with the Hydro CFO/CEO. Lead the Quarterly Management Indicator (QMI) and Monthly Operating Review (MOR) rhythms. Consolidate regional R&Os (Risks & Opportunities), prepare presentations for the HLT, and define the handicap cases that shape the business forecast. Drive the quarterly closing rhythm (LCD to LCD+8). This includes daily HFM data analysis, reconciling Direct-to-Indirect figures, managing intercompany (DT-DF) transactions, and ensuring accuracy in VPLAN and Workiva submissions. Oversee the integrity of the weekly FCF bowler, past-due tracking, and billing/collection dashboards. You are accountable for the accuracy of regional inputs and the standardization of reporting tools (Smartsheet, Masterfiles, and VRPTG/Cloud Cash Flow). Act as the primary financial partner to Regional CFOs and Project Directors. Influence regional teams to maintain data discipline and drive cash linearity. Required Qualification: Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college in finance, accounting or related field; Relevant experience in Financial Reporting and Analysis; Advanced English knowledge Desired Characteristics Deep understanding of financial reporting systems and US GAAP accounting related to Cash Flow. Familiarity with Power accounting models (CSA contracts, overtime projects, point in time) Advance Excel skills, Proficiency in Cash Planning & Tools (Workiva, VPLAN, VReporting, SmartView) Proficient oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems and Ability to collaborate across a global organization Additional Information Relocation Assistance Provided: No