Business Analysis Lead

As the Distribution & Controls Business Leader you will develop and execute long-term strategies that align with GE Aerospace’s vision for advancing electric power distribution and controls technologies, including high-voltage distribution networks and interface and control system.
Set clear priorities and objectives for the Cheltenham-based business, ensuring alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and commercial functions to support, for example, More Electric Aircraft (MEA) and hybrid-electric propulsion initiatives
Continuously assess market dynamics, customer requirements, and industry trends to determine what game we play and how we win at a business level.
Drive strategic execution, enacting win themes through market focused collaboration, opportunities for innovation, growth, and risk mitigation
Champion operational excellence by implementing lean principles, optimizing processes, and leveraging data-driven decision-making to improve efficiency and reliability.
Business Leadership
Instill a customer-first mindset across the organization, emphasizing responsiveness, reliability, and exceeding expectations in delivering electric power distribution and control solutions.
Lead a cross-functional site senior leadership team focused on executing business priorities, including engineering, operations, and supply chain for electric power systems.
Directly manage teams responsible for operational delivery, for example, program management and business operations
Own the business unit’s P&L, ensuring financial targets are consistently met or exceeded through effective cost management and operational efficiency.
Drive revenue growth by expanding market share in electric power distribution and controls, leveraging strategic initiatives and customer acquisition.
Manage working capital effectively, including inventory turns, receivables, and payables, to improve cash flow and financial health.
Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to proactively address risks and resolve challenges in electric power system development and production.
Champion the implementation and execution of the FLIGHT DECK operating system across all functions to drive lean principles and continuous improvement.
Oversee a market driven product lifecycle of electric power distribution and control products, including market analysis, requirements definition, product development, launch, and end-of-life management.
Drive innovation in power control systems, including advancements in intelligent load management, fault-tolerant architectures, and high-efficiency converters to maintain competitive advantage.
Collaborate with engineering, marketing, sales, and commercial teams to ensure product offerings meet customer needs, such as improved power density, reliability, and compliance with aerospace standards.
Serve as the primary executive interface for key customers, including OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, and government agencies, building trust-based relationships and ensuring alignment on technical and business objectives.
Support complex contract negotiations, ensuring agreements drive long-term partnerships and align with customer requirements.
Provide regular updates to senior leadership on business performance, strategic initiatives, and operational progress specific to electric power distribution and controls.
Act as a change agent to break down silos, foster shared ownership, and drive cross-functional collaboration in the development and delivery of electrical power distribution solutions.
Cultural Transformation
Champion a culture of accountability, collaboration, and shared ownership across all functions and levels of the organization, emphasizing the importance of Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).
Lead initiatives to align all teams with P&L objectives, ensuring every employee understands their impact on the company’s financial performance and customer satisfaction.
Foster a high-performance environment that emphasizes continuous improvement, innovation, and adaptability in electric power system development and delivery.
Promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) as a cornerstone of the company’s culture, ensuring diverse perspectives are valued and integrated into decision-making.
Develop leadership pipelines and succession plans to ensure long-term organizational strength.
Ensure long-term organizational strength.
Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible. Non-contributory Pension
Bonus
Car allowance
Life Assurance
Private medical cover
Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes