Chief Financial Officer – Pre-commissioning & Maintenance
Baker Hughes is seeking a Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to lead the financial strategy and operations of our Pre-commissioning and Maintenance (P&M) business unit in Cramlington, UK. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with a proven track record in driving financial performance, managing complex financial operations and leading high‑performing teams.
Leadership
- Visible member of the business leadership team
- Business Partner to the CEO and the leadership team
- Key influencer on overall business, commercial & operational strategies, systems, processes and policies
- Ability to clearly understand the markets and products within which the business operates and add value across the value chain
- Development & oversight of a dashboard of key KPIs that underpin performance and long‑term success of the business.
- Agent for change and simplification
- Bridge from the underlying business to corporate
Financial Strategy
- Develop and implement a comprehensive financial strategy aligned with the overall business strategy, profitability and cash flow
- Conduct financial analysis and modelling to identify opportunities for growth, cost reduction and risk mitigation
- Oversee budgeting, forecasting and financial planning processes to ensure accurate financial projections
- Monitor key financial metrics and performance indicators to track progress and identify areas for improvement
Financial Compliance
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, tax regulations and internal controls (in conjunction with Baker Hughes Corporate requirements)
- Lead the annual audit process and work closely with external auditors to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
Risk Management
- Identify, assess and mitigate financial risks, including currency, credit risk and operational risks
- Develop and implement effective risk management policies and procedures
Team Leadership
- Lead, mentor and develop a high‑performing finance team
- Foster a collaborative and results‑oriented culture within the finance team and across the broader business unit
- Recruit, hire and retain top talent to strengthen the finance team
To be successful in this role, you will
- Have an advanced degree in finance, accounting or a related field
- Proven track record as a senior finance leader
- Strong understanding of financial accounting standards (e.g., USGAAP, IFRS) and tax regulations
- Excellent analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Experience with Oracle (or SAP)
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders at all levels
- Experience in managing complex financial operations in a global environment
- Fluency in English is essential
Work in a way that works for you
We recognize that everyone is different and that the way people want to work and deliver at their best varies. In this role we can offer a range of flexible working patterns, while also encouraging co‑located presence in one of our UK offices to support collaboration.
Working with us
Our people are at the heart of what we do at Baker Hughes. We invest in the health and well‑being of our workforce, train and reward talent, and develop leaders at all levels to bring out the best in each other.
Benefits
- Contemporary work‑life balance policies and well‑being activities
- Comprehensive private medical care options
- Life insurance and disability programmes
- Tailored financial programmes
- Additional elected or voluntary benefits
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