Financial Analyst (Warranty)
GE Appliances, a Haier company · Louisville, Kentucky, United States
Manufacturing · 10,001+ employees
About the role
The Financial Analyst will lead financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for warranty and supply chain functions while partnering cross-functionally to drive cost-saving initiatives. They will also manage warranty reserves and provide actionable financial insights to support leadership decision-making.
What they look for
Requirements
The role requires a university degree or equivalent experience along with a minimum of 3 years of relevant professional experience. Proficiency in financial modeling, data analysis, and familiarity with systems like Oracle and Hyperion is preferred.
Full description
At GE Appliances, a Haier company, we come together to make “good things, for life.” As the fastest-growing appliance company in the U.S., we’re powered by creators, thinkers and makers who believe that anything is possible and that there’s always a better way. We believe in the power of our people and in giving them the freedom to explore, discover and build good things, together.
The GE Appliances philosophy, backed by three simple commitments defines the way we work, invent, create, do business, and serve our communities: we come together, we always look for a better way, and we create possibilities.
Interested in joining us on our journey?
As a GE Appliances Financial Analyst (Warranty), you will provide analytical support for Cost of Quality (COQ), Warranty, and Supply Chain functions through financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and strategic analysis. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with key stakeholders to ensure financial accuracy, improve data integrity, identify cost-saving opportunities, and drive business performance. You will also support leadership decision-making by delivering actionable financial insights, managing key financial processes, and leading initiatives that enhance operational and financial results.
Position
Financial Analyst (Warranty)
Location
USA, Louisville, KY
How You'll Create Possibilities
- Leads financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and month-end close activities for approximately $250 million in annual Warranty, Concessions, and CE&I expenditures with general supervision.
- Partners with Cost of Quality (COQ) leadership to develop and implement strategies that reduce approximately $450 million in annual COQ spending across Warranty, Damage/Returns, Scrap, and Insurance.
- Manages the analysis and reporting of the $80 million Warranty Reserve, collaborating with Quality and Controllership to ensure accurate reserve methodology, timely monthly adjustments, and compliance with financial reporting requirements.
- Ensures the accuracy and integrity of COQ financial data by reconciling reports to the general ledger and validating upstream system inputs.
- Collaborates with cross-functional partners, including Quality, Service, and Digital Technology (DT), to improve data quality, resolve system mapping issues, and enhance visibility into product-level cost drivers.
- Facilitates recurring cross-functional meetings with Quality and Controllership to drive data quality initiatives, monitor progress, and resolve warranty and quality-related reporting discrepancies.
- Analyzes large and complex datasets to identify cost drivers, trends, and variances, translating financial data into meaningful insights and recommendations for Finance and Supply Chain leadership.
- Partners with Finance leadership to communicate key drivers of warranty and quality costs, providing actionable analysis to support strategic decision-making and cost reduction initiatives.
- Supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and month-end close activities for Supply Chain functions, including COQ/AME operating expenses, Supply Chain depreciation, and program expenses, including discretionary spending, labor, and capital investments.
- Serves as a key financial business partner to Finance, COQ, AME, Supply Chain, and Controllership, ensuring alignment across stakeholders and promoting accountability for financial performance.
- Prepares and delivers ad hoc financial analyses, reports, and special projects to support evolving business priorities and strategic initiatives.
What You'll Bring to Our Team
- Professional Contribution: Functions as an established and productive professional contributor, capable of working independently with general supervision. Sets objectives independently to align personal tasks with project or assignment goals.
- Problem Resolution: Proficient in solving problems that are difficult but generally not complex, applying sound judgment and practical approaches.
- Communication & Influence: Able to influence others within the job area through clear explanation of facts, policies, and practices. Crafts clear, audience-appropriate financial updates and variance explanations, leveraging data visualization and written commentary to convey insights.
- Theoretical Job Knowledge: Possesses practical knowledge of the job area, typically acquired through a combination of advanced education and experience.
- Financial Management: Builds and refines financial models and forecasts with moderate supervision, integrating historical data, business drivers, and assumptions to support short-term planning and decision-making.
- Operational Execution: Independently manages a range of recurring finance processes, identifying opportunities for automation or efficiency improvements, ensuring timely and error-free outputs.
- Business Partnership: Contributes to financial planning and project discussions by translating business goals into financial implications and collaborating across functions to support accurate tracking and resource alignment.
- Controllership & Risk Management: Identifies compliance gaps or anomalies in financial data, proactively addresses minor control issues, and supports risk mitigation efforts in collaboration with more senior team members.
Educational and Experiential Background
- Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent experience and a minimum of 3 years prior relevant experience.
Preferred Education/Experience
- Familiarity with Oracle and Hyperion modules; Strong system skills (i.e.: Microsoft Access and Business Objects).
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
- Working conditions are typical for an office environment.
- 0% ongoing travel; Occasional conferencing and/or external training attendance may be required at times.
Our Culture
Our work is centered on our People and Culture as reflected in our Zero Distance philosophy and we recognize the importance of reaffirming our commitment to inclusion and diversity (I&D). This underscores our commitment to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, connected, and empowered to contribute, while positioning our organization to adapt seamlessly to the evolving needs of our workforce and communities.
This reflects our dedication to creating solutions that: Empower colleagues by fostering an environment where all voices are heard, valued, and encouraged to contribute. Strengthen communities where we live and work. Reinforce a culture of belonging, purpose, and engagement. Reflect the diversity of the communities we serve through our workforce, products, and practices.
By further embedding Zero Distance into our People and Culture framework, we will continue to build a deeply connected organization. We are cultivating a culture of engagement, belonging, and connection, because while attracting new talent remains a priority, retention is a cornerstone of our strategy.
GE Appliances is a trust-based organization. It is important we offer our employees the flexibility they need to do their best work while balancing the needs of the business and individuals. When you join GE Appliances, you will have the opportunity to work with your leader to create a flexible work arrangement that balances the needs of the individual, team, and organization.
GE Appliances 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 Appliances participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S
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