Manager, Program Finance w Earned Value Management

• Our client, a major defense contractor is seeking a Manager in Program Finance.
• This individual is responsible for leading a finance organization within a business area. 
• Responsibilities include partnering with the business area general manager to provide financial guidance, strategy, forecasting, and business management.
• They will play a key role in the development of the program finance team with a focus on talent development and employee engagement.  
• They will foster a culture of continuous improvement and provide clarity and guidance on company policies.
• We are seeking an experienced team leader with the ability to recruit and develop talent to meet the needs of the business. 
• Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to inspire a team and collaborate with key functional stakeholders including Program Management, Operations, and Engineering.
• Ideal candidate must be a critical thinker who is detail oriented, organized and capable of multi-tasking and the ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision. 
• Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a commitment to quality.

• Act as a partner to the Business Area General Manager to assume responsibility for P&L Ownership of performance metrics including orders, sales, operating income, and Free Cash Flow (FCF).
• Articulate financial insights and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and other key stakeholders
• Communicate effectively with key stakeholders cross functionally to influence financial performance.
• Develop and present key financial metrics to executive leadership for the Joint Strategic Plan (JSP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Monthly Financial Reviews (MFR).
• Provide weekly analysis and status of key drivers to financial forecasts. 
• Actively recruit and develop the talent of program financial analysts. Focus on onboarding new hires with an emphasis on training and development.
• Focus on talent development and employee engagement. Establish clear performance goals and expectations for team members. Ensure periodic check-ins to status performance.
• Plan resources effectively to meet organizational demands and improvement initiatives.
• Drive process improvements in line with business objectives.  Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
• Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the organization. Track monthly and quarterly performance to measure continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with proposal teams to ensure future business is priced appropriately. Understand risks and opportunities to the pricing submissions.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field and a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.  In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.                                
• Experience in leading finance teams within the defense sector, including overseeing complex financial operations and driving strategic financial initiatives.
• Proven success in adapting financial practices to meet evolving industry regulations and conditions.
• Experience in leading finance teams through periods of change and transformation.
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• 9-13 years experience and demonstrated understanding and using Earned Value Management concepts and processes. 
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance which requires US citizenship.

• Defense industry finance manager, who's also been a strong manager of people to lead a team.
• Expertise in Earned Value Management
• Defense industry program finance experience
• Experience using SAP
• Knowledge of ASC606 Revenue Recognition
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

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Salary : $155,000 - $165,000