Senior Finance Director, FAST Labs (Hybrid)

Job Description

Director II- Finance
Fast Labs

Sitting at the heart of BAE Systems Aerospace & Mission Systems (AMS) segment, FAST Labs provides the next generation of technology across ES’s defense and commercial portfolios. We seek to turn groundbreaking research and partnerships into real-life impact for our customers, as we develop advanced capabilities in advanced electronics, EW, sensors and processing, AI, autonomy, RF, EO/IR, cyber, and more. We value internal and external partnerships and collaborate across a broad innovation ecosystem that includes DOW and research teams, universities, small businesses, and venture firms/accelerators – all in service of developing advanced technologies to enable our nation’s warfighting mission needs. Our flexible work environment provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our mission: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

This role has the unique opportunity to drive the future of financial performance within world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Successful candidates must have the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with their functional and business area partners to drive business execution and efficient growth in their business area.

Job Description:
The Finance Director is responsible for all finance activities within the FAST Labs business area in the AMS segment. The position will report directly into the AMS VP of Finance and acts as a strategic partner to the VP/GM of Fast Labs and within the FAST Labs leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of fiduciary responsibilities and is a full business partner to the FAST Labs business area. The position provides leadership and guidance in areas of program execution, financial forecasting and reporting, investment recommendations, compliance, and internal controls. This position will also play a key role in assisting the VP/GM and Deputy VP/GM with strategic planning and organizational optimization in a very dynamic environment.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• As a trusted business advisor to the VP/GM and FAST Labs leadership team, the role will deliver a broad range of finance and business services in support of new business capture, contract execution, investment & expense management, financial reporting and analysis and compliance and controls.

• Provide analysis of financial performance for business leaders, including comparison of actual results against planned results and financial data for forecasts.

• Direct the program's monthly business-wide review of performance and management reporting, as well as for the 5-year integrated business plan.

• Partner with the program teams to influence the development of proposals to ensure program execution risks and opportunities are identified and mitigated or secured

• Anticipate needs and proactively formulate solutions that address and influence the resolution of business issues encountered during the execution of captures and programs of all types and complexity.

• Maintain a strong, compliant financial control environment through process review and data analysis. Ensure finance within business area operates in compliance with all established policies and procedures.

• Ensure that the needs of all internal and external customers are met, and that the goals and objectives of the company, business area and product line are fully supported and achieved.

• Lead a team of finance personnel located in multiple locations, including the recruitment, retention, training, development and optimization of a workforce that can successfully deliver and adapt to the evolving needs of the dynamic business environment in which it competes, and achieve the strategic and annual performance objectives of the organization.

• This role demands engaged leadership skills and the ability to influence, shape and lead.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or Masters' Degree and equivalent experience.

• Proficiency in leading, developing, recruiting and retaining high functioning, diverse teams.

• Demonstrated experience in strategic proposal development, navigating and influencing successful outcomes on complex business issues, development & review of financial forecasting and demonstrated understanding of financial compliance and controls.

• Ability to partner and influence internal and external stakeholders, including leadership at all levels.

• Secret Clearance - or at minimum, ability to quickly obtain it shortly after starting in role.

• DoD Contracting experience

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Top Secret Clearance

• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Experience working with various contracting vehicles and program types

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $157911 - $268449

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 Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

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.

Salary : $157,911 - $268,449