Senior Finance Manager, Lifecycle Management (Full-time Remote)

Job 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. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

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, 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.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 10 years work experience or equivalent experience

• Program Control experience working with various contract type

• 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, Power Point, Co-Pilot

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• 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

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

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.

Senior Finance Manager, Lifecycle Management (Full-time Remote)

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