Laura Cenciarini

Experience

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  Star-Ch Consulting Co Ltd

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Assistant consultant – Luxury import

  Luxury analyst (fashion, leather and high-end wine) with focus on imports from Italy; brochure design; commercial documentation preparation. Direct report of the Asia BD Manager.

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  Chiomenti Studio Legale

  Jan 2011 - Apr 2011

  Intern – Opportunities/market research

  Deal sourcing in China and Italy; translation of commercial contracts English/Italian; market research (automotive, cement, sports, luxury and design) for SME’s penetration strategies.

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  GE Vernova

  Jan 2012 - now

  • Finance business partner of the HDGT CoQ and Operations leadership team to develop and drive operating rhythms around CoQ (including warranty) RCAs, drivers and action plans.• Lead CoQ planning processes (quarterly and monthly forecasts, Budget and Operating Plan), coordinate related Estimate At Completion (EAC) reporting along with EAC and Value Stream leaders, act as a single point of contact for Project Finance Managers ensuring effective and accurate project level communication between global workstreams and regions.• Drive CoQ monitoring and forecasting process improvements and standardization horizontally across the HDGT New Units business, leveraging tools and ERPs increased capabilities for better data visibility.• Act as the main finance partner of the HDGT Construction and Commissioning (C&C) leadership to develop and ensure operating rhythms around C&C volume vs. capacity, internal resources vs. external contractors mix, and footprint and costs optimization exist.• Utilize lean principles and problem-solving methods to drive efficiency and automation. Assess and develop strategy around analytics, identifying and driving operational accountability through KPIs.• Partner with business leaders to drive operating rigor and performance, acting as champion for CoQ and C&C cost optimization and margin accretion. Show less • Responsible for providing, monitoring and analyzing functional costs for a portfolio of 200+ projects within the GE Gas Power New Units segment.• Business partner with functions and project teams to drive cost visibility, rigor and optimization both on the tendering and execution side, acting as champion for project cost optimization and margin accretion.• Drive process improvements and standardization across business segments and regularly advice top management on trends.• Lead the functional cost team supporting headcount visibility, accuracy, cost liquidations, base/variable reconciliations and utilization.• European Financial Leadership Program (FPM) coordinator responsible for mentoring, recruiting, resource management, job assignments (ad interim)• Drive a culture of lean, risk control, cost management, controllership and compliance Show less • Europe and Americas Leader of a GE global project with the objective of enabling productivity through the optimization of the Gas Power legal entities footprint by leaning the manufacturing, distribution and commercial structure.• Unique role which combined Project Management and Operational Finance tasks: responsible for the project financials and the successful exit of all non-end state legal entities with finance operations.• Coordinated with regional Project PMO, controllership, tax, human resources, legal, operations, sales and IT business stakeholders to drive the closure of dormant/non-strategic entities in Europe, North America and Latin America. Show less • Integrated and developed new commercial and operational processes and strategies between GE Digital, other GE businesses and external customers, resulting in a quicker and more effective response to customer needs and driving expansion of GE's footprint in the Digital Industrial European market.• Partnered with technical and business leaders (Finance, Operations, Commercial, Tax, BD) to improve Europe’s operating performance, cost optimization, productivity, inventory accurateness, utilization, balance sheet accuracy.• Led a global ERP expansion project in parallel to develop the right tools to support business operations (1 year project) Show less • Operational Finance Manager of the European Project Management portfolio (PMO) with full P&L responsibilities.• Led financial planning sessions, drove Project Management delivery rhythms, executed smooth quarter close and account reconciliations, developed enhanced PM skills.• Key go-to person for global Lean initiatives with high exposure and diversified scope (revenue recognition policies, process improvements, trainings, online tool development, audits).• Strong controllership and compliance focus to support internal and external audits Show less • Intensive 2 years Leadership Program based on 4 rotational assignments in Oil and Gas, Power & Water and Energy Management, covering roles in Controllership, FP&A, Cash Flow Management, cost control, Commercial Finance across Italy, France, Algeria and Germany.• The program combined coursework, intensive job assignments and seminars to provide exceptional technical, financial and business skills. FMP is led by senior GE professionals and mentors.• Developed robust financial knowledge, time management capabilities, agility, strong analytical and problem-solving skills and continuous exposure to senior leadership.• Graduated with Corporate Honors (top 5%) Show less

  • Global Finance Leader - Cost of Quality and C&C

    Aug 2022 - now

  • Global Senior Finance Manager – Construction and Commissioning

    Jul 2020 - Aug 2022

  • Project Senior Operational Finance Manager – GE Gas Power Europe and Americas

    Apr 2020 - Jul 2020

  • Operational and Commercial Finance Manager – GE Power Digital Europe

    Apr 2017 - Apr 2020

  • Senior Finance Analyst – Project Management Organization (PMO) Europe

    Apr 2015 - Apr 2017

  • Corporate Audit Staff Pilot

    Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

  • Financial Management Program (FMP)

    Jan 2013 - Feb 2015

  • Analyst – Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Europe Services HQ

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2013