Lead Finance Specialist - FP&A Operations - NAM

About the Role

The Lead Finance Specialist – FP&A Operations (NAM) drives advanced financial reporting, planning, and governance for regional FP&A activities. The role leads budgeting, forecasting, and performance‑management processes, ensuring consistency, accuracy, and continuous improvement in line with finance governance requirements. • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports for regional and senior management. • Lead budgeting and forecasting cycles, performing detailed variance analysis and performance tracking. • Analyze financial performance versus budget, forecast, and prior periods to identify trends, risks, and opportunities. • Maintain and enhance financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools supporting FP&A operations. • Collect, validate, and consolidate financial and operational data from multiple sources. • Partner with cross‑functional and regional teams to understand cost drivers, operational metrics, and business trends. • Support the creation of management presentations and deliver ad‑hoc financial analysis. • Ensure data accuracy, integrity, and compliance with internal controls, SOX, and finance governance standards.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸financial reporting
• ▸budgeting
• ▸forecasting
• ▸variance analysis
• ▸financial modeling
• ▸data consolidation

What You Bring

Our Finance organization enables business performance through accurate reporting, insightful analysis, and strong financial discipline. The FP&A Operations team works closely with regional and cross‑functional stakeholders across North America to support decision‑making, optimize costs, and uphold internal controls and financial standards. • Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and pivot tables; proficient with Power BI or similar analytics tools. • Strong understanding of financial statements (P&L, balance sheet, cash flow). • Experience with ERP and FP&A planning systems such as SAP, Anaplan, or similar platforms. • Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and critical‑thinking abilities with high attention to detail. • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a structured, deadline‑driven environment. • Strong written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to leadership.

Requirements

• ▸excel
• ▸powerbi
• ▸sap
• ▸financials
• ▸analytical
• ▸communication

Benefits

Baker Hughes values people who bring their authentic selves, offering capability building, wellbeing, and collaboration to achieve high performance. The company rewards change‑embracing employees with competitive compensation, development opportunities, and a supportive environment. Employees receive a comprehensive benefits package, including health and welfare programs, a 401(k) Thrift Plan, and bonus eligibility based on plan terms. Benefit coverage options are tailored to individual needs and aligned with base salary levels.

Work Environment

Office Full-Time