Financial Analyst - Ultrasound Radiology

CITY: Wauwatosa STATE: Wisconsin COUNTRY: USA Essential Functions (Responsibilities):
The $115M U.S. Radiology Ultrasound business is targeting 15% growth in 2006 with a 1.8x OM lift. Supporting the financial execution of this significant sales & productivity growth will be the principal goal & objective of the Radiology Commercial Analyst. The Radiology Commercial Analyst will provide primary support to the GM of U.S. Radiology Ultrasound & will partner with the 30+ Radiology sales team to perform items including:

* Analysis of full P&L financials Forecasting and reporting of $115M Sales, $53M CM, & $7M Base Cost.
* Weekly estimation of sales & standard margin, preparation for bi-weekly "risks & opportunities" with Diagnostic Ultrasound CFO and monthly operating reviews with Diagnostic Ultrasound CEO.
* In-depth analytics of pricing, mix, and margins creating visibility to compelling data & outlining clear corrective action for optimum price realization.
* Work closely with marketing/sales functions to develop & execute pricing strategies and marketing programs for new product introductions & annual break-throughs.
* Assist in key strategic planning processes including Growth Playbook, SII, Session C, and Op Plan.
* Manage Sales Rep Incentive Compensation including budgeting, accruals/actuals, and strategy.
* Manage discount limits & minimum margins in SWB Maximizer & expand utilization of SWB for orders analysis including win/loss performance & Miller Heiman funnel management.

In summary, this commercial role is a fantastic opportunity to join Ultrasound and contribute to the growth of one of GE Healthcare's most dynamic businesses.


Qualifications/Requirements:
QUALIFICATIONS:
* Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and minimum of three years of finance work experience; or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration and minimum of two years Corporate Audit Staff experience; or High School Diploma/GED and minimum of ten years finance work experience.
* Excellent interpersonal skills.
* Strong analytic skills: able to clearly link financial results to operational performance drivers, generate alternatives and drive positive change.
* Clear thinking / problem solving: successfully led projects/process improvement within operations/finance function involving process improvement; able to quickly grasp new ideas.
* Excellent communication skills: experience working across multiple levels (including executive level), functions and regions; able to clearly communicate complex financial information in a easy to understand manner; able to deliver message effectively verbally and in writing.
* Solid PC skills: experience with financial systems/applications (i.e.: Oracle, Hyperion, COGNOS, Business Objects, Excel etc.).
* You must be legally authorized to work in the United States
* You must be willing to submit to a background investigation, including for example, verification of past employment, criminal history, and educational background.
* You must be willing to take a drug test.
* You must be willing to work out of an office located in Wauwatosa, WI.


Desired:
* Masters' degree in Business Administration
* Graduate of GE's Financial Management Program (FMP); Corporate Audit Staff (CAS); or graduate of other financial leadership programs
* Green Belt Certified
* Adaptable/flexible: being open to change (positive or negative) in response to new information, different or unexpected circumstances, and/or to work in ambiguous situations
* Integrity: Accepting and adhering to high moral, ethical, and personal values in decisions, communications, actions, and when dealing with others
* Basic understanding of financial compliance: SOX, GAAP
* Experience working in a matrixed environment
* Confidence / Assertiveness: strong influencing skills across business functions; confidence to approach business leaders with difficult messages and defend position; for example, work closely with business leaders to achieve business objectives while driving controllership/GE Values
* Experience working in global business environment with sound understanding of global process and transactional flows
* Experience in a commercial setting

General:
GE Healthcare provides transformational medical technologies that are shaping a new age of patient care. GE Healthcare's expertise in medical imaging and information technologies, medical diagnostics, patient monitoring and life support systems, disease research, drug discovery, and biopharmaceutical manufacturing technologies is helping physicians detect disease earlier and to tailor personalized treatments for patients. GE Healthcare offers a broad range of products and services that are improving productivity in healthcare and enhancing patient care by enabling healthcare providers to better diagnose and treat cancer, heart disease, neurological diseases, and other conditions. Headquartered in the United Kingdom, GE Healthcare is a $15 billion unit of General Electric Company (NYSE: GE). Worldwide, GE Healthcare employs more than 43,000 people committed to serving healthcare professionals and their patients in more than 100 countries. GE is an equal opportunity employer.


We offer a competitive salary, outstanding benefits package and the professional advantages of an environment that supports your development and recognizes your achievements. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.