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BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) Sector is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis activity in addition to overseeing a family of programs for the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions product line within the Electronic Combat Solutions business area. This challenging and fast-paced hybrid role is responsible for executing the quarterly business review (QBR) and integrated business planning (IBP) for the product line in addition to managing discretionary spend, salient risk and opportunities, interim forecast updates, and other financial reporting requirements. This role will also oversee a family of programs within the product line and have direct reports working program control on those programs. This individual will serve as a full business partner to the program managers they support.
Job Responsibility:
Lead the development, review and presentation of all AEWS financial forecasts, including the Operating Plan, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), latest looks, and the long-term Integrated Business Plan (IBP), working collaboratively across functions
Oversee program control activities for a growing portfolio of programs with associated reporting requirements
Serve as an inclusive and engaged manager, providing oversight and mentorship to promote the growth, development and well-being of all direct reports
Maintain a level of flexibility to shift between tactical program execution and strategic portfolio planning
Serve as the subject matter expert providing financial guidance to position portfolios for sustained growth
Influence favorable program execution via robust baseline management, application of EVMS principles, developing realistic Estimate at Completions (EACs), and actively managing risks and opportunities
Interface with internal and external customers to support all reporting requirements, data requests and audits
Ensure compliance to internal controls while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement
Promote the professional development of the finance team
drive and sustain a high level of collaboration and continuous improvement mindset amongst the team
Ensure adequate staffing levels and utilization to support program needs
Ensure the delivery of the financial plan and manage new business funds and Stock Order Applications (SOAs) within prescribed budgets
Establish strong partnerships with cross-functional members of the organization
Collaborate with other financial disciplines as required (Accounting, Government Compliance, Pricing)
Review and support new business pursuits from pre-Request For Proposal (pre-RFP) stage through contract negotiations and award
Monitor and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance against forecast and plan and provide insights to senior leadership
Develop and implement financial strategies that support the AEWS product line objectives
Maintain a keen understanding of the risk and opportunity sets for both programmatic estimates at complete and ability to meet financial commitments
Assist with audits as required
Ensure Lifecycle Management (LCM) requirements are met
Lead business case development and updates as required
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience
Program control experience and financial planning and analysis experience
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation
Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions and senior leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
Ability to prioritize and manage employee workload in a fast-paced environment
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Demonstrated ability to supervise the development and management of compliant EVMS baseline
Ability to interact with customers
Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy
Nice to have:
Active Secret Clearance
Experience with Oracle, Hyperion (Smartview), ProPricer, Investment Evaluation Models, and Cobra
Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
Previous experience working proposals
What we offer:
health, dental, and vision insurance
health savings accounts
a 401(k) savings plan
disability coverage
life and accident insurance
employee assistance program
legal plan
discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
paid time off
paid holidays
paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards