Program Finance Manager II, Financial Planning

Job Description The BAE Systems Finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order 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. A challenging opportunity exists for a motivated individual to join the Integrated Survivability Solutions Product Line within the Countermeasure & Electromagnetic Attack Solutions (CEMA) Business Area of BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) Sector. This candidate would serve as the finance lead and manage a team of program finance professionals for the Optics & Countermeasure (OCM) product area within ISS. In addition to a portfolio lead, the candidate will also serve as the ISS Embedded Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) lead. This portfolio of programs contains a variety of executing program types as well as future growth opportunities for next-generation technology. This individual will be responsible for the financial management and analysis of multiple programs within the portfolio, supporting strategy, proposals, planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance, financial salient forecasting and analysis, and risk and opportunities development. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to the product area director and functional leadership team, program managers, and the members of their finance team. The FP&A aspect of the role requires a self-starting individual who acts as a full-business partner. The individual will work cross-functionally to provide value-added data analysis and recommendations to support decisions that create sustainable, long-term growth for the ISS organization and the broader CEMA business. This opportunity offers the employee line of sight into various facets of BAE Systems finance, supporting a wide breadth of customers within our diverse portfolio of programs. Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, a hybrid work format with time split between working onsite and remotely is preferable. However, remote work will be considered. This position requires strong business acumen, interpersonal and leadership skills. Product Area Manager
* Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a team of Finance professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement
* Serving as the Finance partner to the OCM product area director, leadership team and program teams
* Key member of the ISS Finance Leadership team, supporting Product Line financial commitments and requirements, goal setting/management, resource planning, etc.
* Supporting, reviewing and influencing program baselines through earned value management
* Developing financial forecasts and reviewing/analyzing estimates at completion
* Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements
* Interfacing with customers and serving as a consultant for external communications
* Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions and leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
* Seeking out projects to continually improve processes
* Proposal support through participating in strategy discussion, kick-off preparation, proposal preparation/review, fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations
* Developing creative solutions to problems and driving change
* Has/able to obtain a Secret Clearance to support classified programsFP&A Lead
* Lead Development of Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR) & Integrated Business Plans (IBP) for the product line
* Provide direct assistance to programs w/ forecasts - health checks, scenario comparisons, Full Time Equivalent (FTE) analysis, margin analysis
* Execute weekly reporting of financial salients and risk and opportunity to forecasts
* Assess new business funding (NBF) forecasts, tracking, and reporting; manage budget within approved levels
* Assess capital forecasts, tracking and reporting
* Lead labor base assessments and reconciliations with Hyperion
* Lead cash meetings and quarterly cash forecasts
* Provide material analysis and reporting in collaboration with supply chain
* Provide ad hoc support to business development and line leadership
* Serve as LCM interface to include PPR Pack / CSR and one-liner reviews for the product line
* Develop creative solutions to problems and driving change
* Seek out projects to continually improve processes Required Education, Experience, & Skills * * Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline plus 10+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience
* Prior Program Controls experience working with various contract types
* Experience managing and developing individuals
* Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
* Capable of efficient and relevant decision-making
* Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
* Strong interpersonal skills to influence diverse work teams
* Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
* Ability to communicate and present financial data to various functions and varying levels of Management
* Experience with Financial forecasting and analysis
* Recent experience in the Defense Industry
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Excel and Power Point
* Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
* Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and proceduresPursuant to a U.S. Government contract, selected individual must be a U.S. Person.
* Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills * Experience with Excel, Oracle, Hyperion (Smartview) and ProPricer
* 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.
* Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $124080 - $210980 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 the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems' game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere - from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact - for our customers and the communities we serve. Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally desig

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