Job Description Summary
The Director - Business Development Finance is a senior finance executive responsible for driving the financial strategy, evaluation, and execution of the company's business development initiatives. This role partners closely with the Business Development (BD) team and senior business leaders to assess and execute acquisitions, joint ventures, divestitures, strategic alliances, and other complex commercial opportunities.
Job Description
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Partnership & Governance
Serve as the primary finance partner to the Business Development leader and related executive stakeholders on major strategic transactions.
Support BD operating mechanisms on finance matters (e.g., deal approvals, investment committee reviews, deal memos, executive and Board materials).
Champion standard work, lean principles, and best-practice tools to drive consistency and rigor across all BD Finance activities.
Deal Evaluation & Execution
Lead end-to-end financial support for acquisitions, divestitures, joint ventures, strategic alliances, and other complex commercial transactions.
Build and/or review financial rationale for deals; challenge and refine financial models and key assumptions.
Support valuation, financial modeling, scenario and sensitivity analysis, and return-on-investment (ROI) assessments.
Develop and challenge business cases to ensure robust assumptions, risk-adjusted returns, and alignment with strategic goals.
Oversee finance workstreams across active deals, ensuring high-quality, timely analysis and clear recommendations.
Partner with Corporate Development, Legal, Tax, Operations, and Business Units on deal structuring, bidding strategies, and negotiation support.
Oversee financial due diligence and coordinate with internal teams and external advisors where appropriate.
Lead post-close finance activities, including purchase price adjustments, earn-out calculations, working capital true-ups, and resolution of price-related disputes.
Partner with Business Units, Integration Management Offices (IMOs), and functional leaders to ensure financial accountability for integration plans and synergy delivery.
Leadership, Communication & Stakeholder Management
Lead and develop a high-performing Business Development Finance team; attract, coach, and retain top finance talent.
Foster a culture of analytical rigor, strategic thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
Promote best practices, tools, and methodologies for deal evaluation and strategic financial analysis across the finance organization.
Build and maintain strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including senior leaders, advisors, and potential partners.
Represent Finance in key strategic forums, steering committees, and deal governance processes.
QULIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required.
MBA, CFA, or equivalent advanced degree strongly preferred.
12-15+ years of progressive finance experience, including significant exposure to corporate M&A, investment banking, private equity, or transaction advisory.
Proven track record leading large, complex transactions from evaluation through execution and post-close value realization.
Experience operating at the executive level within a global, matrixed organization.
Technical & Functional Skills
Deep expertise in financial modeling, valuation techniques (DCF, trading and transaction comps, precedent transactions), and scenario/sensitivity analysis.
Strong understanding of deal structures, financing alternatives, and key value drivers in strategic transactions.
Solid knowledge of accounting, financial reporting, and corporate finance principles.
Strong commercial acumen on finance topics and an ability to connect legal, commercial, and financial considerations on key business matters and transactions.
Leadership & Behavioral Competencies
Strong executive presence with excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Exceptional influencing and negotiation skills; able to challenge assumptions and drive decisions with data and insight.
Demonstrated ability to lead through ambiguity, manage multiple priorities, and deliver under tight timelines.
Inclusive people leader with a track record of building, developing, and engaging diverse, high-performing teams.
Enterprise-first mindset, with the ability to balance near-term deal objectives with long-term value creation and risk management.
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $225,000 and $320,000. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on April 24 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/22-088\EEOC\KnowYourRights\10\20.pdf) . 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 Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position only:
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on ????? 24, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity Executive Services. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off, and the Restoration Plan, a nonqualified plan with company credits on eligible pay above IRS limits.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, "GE Vernova") sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.
GE Vernova 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.
