Job Description
Job Description What s it like working for a company that makes a national impact? Inspiring. At BAE Systems, the work that you do will help keep some of the nation's biggest defense programs streamlined and on-time. We are currently hiring a Finance Manager to join our Maritime Solutions team that helps keep the U.S. Navy Fleet mission ready. Make a difference doing work you can be proud of and collaborating with a team that shares a passion of helping to protect our nation. Here, you'll be rewarded for the work you do and provided the resources to help you along the way. As a leader, you will be a vital part in creating a culture that brings out the best in people.
This individual will report under the Finance Department and serve in a leadership position as a business partner to the Martime Solutions Program Management team. This position shall serve as the manager for the Program Finance team. This manager shall lead a team of Program Control Analysts to allocate costs, prepares reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system, and perform Earned Value analysis to monitor and drive improvements across all active contracts. Own various organizational processes and drive improvement to existing systems and tools. Price new services or products by developing unit costs and projecting expenses. Prepare reports that provide accurate Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) values. Review reports to validate data accuracy. Collaborate with various cross-functional partners to drive program integration. Lead training and development exercises with junior analysts.
- Collaborate closely with program managers and cross-functional partners.
- Act in a leadership capacity and manage a team of analysts.
- Manage month-end financial reporting activities across multiple programs.
- Forecast financial metrics, develop program baselines, and manage Estimates-at-Complete (EACs).
- Oversee Earned Value Management System (EVMS) application to active contracts.
- Manage and present weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts.
- Carry out miscellaneous financial analysis as required and continually assess and improving financial reporting processes.
- Direct program invoicing and cash collection from customers.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree with 8 years work or equivalent experience.
- Experience in a leadership position and ability to develop a team.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
- Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines particularly in the management of large government acquisition contracts.
- Proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and application.
- Aptitude in project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment.
- Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.
- Ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner.
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence diverse work teams.
- Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment.
- Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Possesses finance experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
- Experience in Deltek, Cost Point, SAP, or other equivalent accounting software.
- Experience with Hyperion and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).
- Experience with Cobra, MPM, or other equivalent software a plus.
Pay Information Full-Time Salary Range: $116419 - $197912
Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.
Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
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