[Hiring] Manager II - Finance @BAE Systems

Role Description

The Finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development, allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems.

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join the Program Services Tools & Training team as the Senior Finance Manager leading our Lifecycle Management (LCM) team. This unique position gives a broad view of the programmatic operations across the Sector and works closely with the Finance and Program Management communities interfacing with Senior Level Leaders in Finance and other functions.

The candidate must draw from a strong program finance background and will be expected to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to finance and program teams ensuring compliance of our Lifecycle Cost Management (LCM) policies, support our tools and processes and drive process improvements in partnership with Program Excellence.

This role can be performed in a full-time remote format. However, occasionally there are in-person meetings with the broader LCM Team. The preferred candidate will be local to the greater Nashua, NH area, though qualified candidates outside of Southern New Hampshire will be considered.

Responsibilities Include:

• Be a fully engaged people manager, including oversight of multiple employees providing direction on day-to-day activities and career development.
• Partner closely with Business Area LCM leads as the liaisons to program teams.
• Establish clear lines of communication and feedback loops to ensure compliance with LCM policy and any relevant changes.
• Understand challenges teams are facing and gain an understanding of opportunities for improvement.
• Responsible for setting quarterly directions and providing guidance for key quarterly reporting requirements including Project Performance Review Packs (PPR Packs), Contract Status Reports (CSRs) and One-Liner Reporting.
• Responsible for setting policy, procedures and guidance for key program finance processes such as EACs and small project reporting.
• Ensure Compliance with Policies and Procedures:
• Focal point to coordinate and/or lead Project Finance Financial Control Framework (FCF) Audits/COSA process, Inc Audits (internal).
• Partner with Accounting to coordinate Deloitte Program Audit Support (external).
• Coordination of the Business Risk Management Register.
• Manage, review and approve Command Media Policy/Procedure changes; communicate impacts and update guidance as required.
• Lead Quarterly business analysis and management reporting of consolidate CFO reviews and QBR reporting including analysis on patterns, changes and trends related to EACs, RYG, phase review and contingency.
• Advance data analytics and trend analysis to provide better insights to Sector, BAs and PLs.
• Identify and implement process and tools improvements to optimize process and drive efficiencies.
• Enhance Program Finance Acumen by creating and leading training as required.
• Partner with Program Excellence Team on program related topics such as Risk and Opportunities to drive compliance and financial acumen and integrity.

Qualifications

• Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience.
• Program Control experience working with various contract types.
• Leads with implied authority.
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills necessary for interfacing with all levels of management, across functions, and with finance employees.
• Experience presenting financial data to other functions and senior leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner.
• Experience leading teams and/or special projects.
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, process/results oriented.
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation.
• Exceptional organizational skills; ability to develop an achievable schedule and hold stakeholders accountable for adhering to stated deadlines.
• Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Co-Pilot.
• Experience and familiarity with BAE Financial Systems including Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra as well as EVMS knowledge.
• Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies.
• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Company Description

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.

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.

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.