Decisions
I've been asked to apply for the job below. The manager is a friend of mine, he wouldn't be my direct manager but he would be my managers manager.
I need to decide if I'd accept it if I was offered the job before I apply for it.
This is mostly so I can keep track of my thinking on the matter but please feel free to chip in with comments if you have them.
Pros/cons
I know the business but the technical side is totally new - it's the opposite of the current job where the skills are known and the business knowledge is lacking - pro
It's not a long term pm role since in 9 months it will transition to an it support manager type roll. - not sure if this is good or bad
There are opportunities for promotion within the team in 2-3 years - pro
It's a new team without a clear path to get from a to b
EDIT
Back to being a manager in 6-9 months time
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Job Number
1957799
Business
GE Capital
Business Segment
Capital - International
About Us
GE (NYSE: GE) works on things that matter. The best people and the best technologies taking on the toughest challenges. Finding solutions in energy, health and home, transportation and finance. Building, powering, moving and curing the world. Not just imagining. Doing. GE works. For more information, visit the company's website at www.ge.com
Working Capital Solutions (WCS) leverages the financial solutions and industry expertise of GE Capital to offer Accounts Receivable management on a global basis to GE and its affiliates. We offer a full range of Accounts Receivable management capabilities, including financing and servicing solutions through our world class people, processes and technologies With over $55B receivables purchased annually and $10B of serviced assets at year end 2012, WCS provides credit and collections services through five Centers of Excellence and over 12 locations globally. WCS is part of GE Capital EMEA - one of Europe’s largest commercial and consumer lenders with more than five million customers and operations in 19 countries.
WCS is committed to global diversity by employing the brightest minds in the world to help us create limitless ideas and solve tough challenges. We provide employees with opportunities to reach their growth potential and contribute to the progress of the communities we serve. At GE, developing people is embedded in our culture and integral to our growth.
Our achievements reflect a culture of meritocracy where every employee can be a leader. We believe that when one person grows and improves, we can all grow and improve - and together, we all rise.
Posted Position Title
Business Intelligence Reporting Manager
Location(s) Where Opening Is Available
United Kingdom
City
Sale
Postal Code
M33 2HR
Hiring Manager
Griffiths, Andrew
Corporate Career Band
Lead Professional Band
Career Level
Experienced
Function
Information Technology
Function Segment
Business Intelligence
Relocation Expenses
No
Role Summary/Purpose
Member of the BI Team under Information Technology, focused on technical delivery of the Data Warehouse (DWH) enhancement projects and continuing stakeholder support & expertise in Business Intelligence.
Essential Responsibilities
• Responsible for delivering improvements to platform (GECARS eReports, Factorlink) reporting, migrating from legacy solution
• Analyse current platform reporting output together with the function reporting team
• Identify reporting to be delivered via in-platform solutions, working with the platform development and Enabling Technologies team to deliver solution
• Work with the BI Solutions architect to design real/near real time reporting capability within BI platforms
• Project Manage the implementation of new reporting solution
• Manage the interface between the BI and application teams where in-platform reporting is delivered through a cross-application solution
• Deliver reporting templates for us in cross-application reporting
• Manage the change process in application releases, ensuring new and changed data is delivered to DWH
• Keep up to date on relevant Business Intelligence developments, including mobile BI, Cloud solutions and analytics
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
Qualifications/Requirements
• Responsible for delivering improvements to platform (GECARS eReports, Factorlink) reporting, migrating from legacy solution
• Analyse current platform reporting output together with the function reporting team
• Identify reporting to be delivered via in-platform solutions, working with the platform development and Enabling Technologies team to deliver solution
• Work with the BI Solutions architect to design real/near real time reporting capability within BI platforms
• Project Manage the implementation of new reporting solution
• Manage the interface between the BI and application teams where in-platform reporting is delivered through a cross-application solution
• Deliver reporting templates for us in cross-application reporting
• Manage the change process in application releases, ensuring new and changed data is delivered to DWH
• Keep up to date on relevant Business Intelligence developments, including mobile BI, Cloud solutions and analytics
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned
• Background in a financial or Business intelligence function
• Proven project management, analytical and process oriented skills with a clear sense of urgency and initiative
• Knowledge of Data Warehousing technologies and principles and experience using Business Objects, OBIEE, SAS or other BI Tools and Microsoft Office products
• Intense attention to details, while maintaining an accurate, results-oriented mentality
• An ability to work in a high pressure and fast paced environment
• Excellent oral & written communication skills at all levels
• Proven ability to establish and maintain relationships with colleagues and build a healthy team atmosphere
• Proven ability to leverage support within a Matrix environment
Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, non-EU/EEA candidates may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled EU/EEA candidate is available to take up the post, as the employing body is unlikely, in these circumstances, to satisfy the Resident Labour Market Test. For further information please visit the UK Border Agency website
http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/visas-immigration/working
Desired Characteristics
• Degree in Business Studies, Information Technology, Management Systems or similar analytical field by experience
• Operational knowledge of Factorlink (internal GE Capital Factoring system) or other Factoring/Risk platforms
• Experience within a Financial Services company, ideally within an AR Management or shared services environment
• Experience in both a business intelligence/reporting and financial function
• Previous experience of working with people from different countries, cultures and time zones