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Manager Financial Planning

Leonardo DRS
Arlington, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/6/2026

Manager Financial Planning -Defense Experience Preferred

Location: Arlington, VA, US, 22202, remote

Job ID: 115024

The salary range for this position is ($120,000/year- $145,000/year) .


Leonardo DRS, Inc. is an innovative and agile provider of advanced defense technology to U.S. national security customers and allies around the world. We specialize in the design, development and manufacture of advanced sensing, network computing, force protection, and electric power and propulsion, and other leading mission-critical technologies. Our innovative people are leading the way in developing disruptive technologies for autonomous, dynamic, interconnected, and multi-domain capabilities to defend against new and emerging threats. For more information and to learn more about our full range of capabilities, visit www.leonardodrs.com.


Job Summary

The Manager Financial Planning will be responsible for completing financial analyses and providing data-driven insights on financial performance, both retrospective and prospective, in support of strategic decision making across Leonardo DRS and for use in the development of financial projections and performance commitments. The Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis will play a crucial role in the maturation of corporate financial planning processes and the development of best practices that ensure efficient and effective FP&A operations. This role will support the corporate financial leadership team while also engaging directly with each of the business units.

Job Responsibilities

  • Collect, consolidate, and analyze financial information from across the corporation and business units.
  • Support the preparation of annual budgets, monthly forecasts, and long-range financial plans.
  • Develop and maintain financial models, KPIs, and performance analyses to identify trends, variances, and improvement opportunities.
  • Partner with cross-functional teams to support forecasting, management reporting, and executive financial packages.
  • Prepare ad hoc analyses, insights, and recommendations to support business and leadership decision-making.
  • Drive process improvements, resolve complex issues through root cause analysis, and ensure high-quality, timely deliverables.


Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance with 8 years of financial analyst experience (or equivalent related education and experience).
  • CPA or MBA preferred


The ideal candidate:

• Is a leader with a strong analytical mindset combined with technical acumen and interpersonal skills,

• Is proficient in Excel and OneStream

• Learns quickly and has proficient problem-solving and critical thinking expertise,

• Is a results-focused self-starter with attention to detail,

• Has passion for process excellence and takes initiative to drive positive change, in a fast-paced environment,

• Communicates effectively, both verbally and in writing,

• Is organized and agile - Possesses the ability to plan and execute effectively, manage multiple priorities simultaneously and can professionally adapt to new conditions and/or direction,

• Can build and maintain strong working relationships at all levels of the organization,

• Has a drive for developing self and others.


Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS:

  • Competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan.
  • Wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
  • Offer programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement.
  • Offer flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours.

Salary : $120,000 - $140,000

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