Dir I- Finance chez BAE Systems

BAE Systems is hiring a Director of Finance for our Maritime Solutions business in Jacksonville, FL. The Director will join our senior leadership team at Jacksonville, a leading provider of maritime solutions with a strong reputation for quality and reliability. As a Director of Finance, you will be at the forefront of financial planning and analysis, playing a critical role in shaping the organization's financial strategy. The Director of Finance is a vital member of our senior leadership team and is responsible for partnering with the Senior Finance Director and VP/General Manager, providing strategic recommendations to achieve both the annual operating plans (AOP) and 5-year forecasts.

In this role, you will have the opportunity to work on a wide range of financial projects, from financial planning and forecasting to financial analysis and reporting. Your day-to-day functions will include leading a team of finance professionals, including estimators and financial planning and analysis (FP&A) specialists, in gathering and analyzing financial data, preparing and summarizing financial reports, and developing financial models to drive business decisions. You will be responsible for developing and managing budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support business growth and optimization. Additionally, you will be responsible for developing estimates and managing proposal developments, ensuring that financial proposals are accurate, complete, and submitted on time. This will involve working closely with cross-functional teams, including sales, operations, and engineering, to gather data, develop cost estimates, and prepare financial proposals that meet customer requirements and support business growth.

You will be a key member of our finance team, providing financial leadership and expertise to drive business growth, optimize financial performance, and support the development of successful proposals. Your career as a Director of Finance will be shaped by your ability to analyze complex financial data, identify trends, and develop strategic recommendations that drive business outcomes. You will have the opportunity to work on high-impact projects, such as financial planning and analysis, budgeting, and forecasting, and will be responsible for identifying areas for cost savings and process improvements.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as a trusted business partner and advisor to the Jacksonville Maritime Solutions organization
• Provide financial oversight, direction, and strategic guidance to the members of the team
• Lead, mentor, and develop an effective Finance team, driving program metrics and key performance indicators
• Develop and implement financial plans and strategies to drive business growth and optimize financial performance
• Analyze financial performance and provide strategic recommendations to management
• Lead Financial Performance and Reporting to include the monthly Financial Closing activities, Program Performance Reviews (PPR), Monthly Business Reviews (MBR), Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR), Forecasting (Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Integrated Business Planning (IBP1 & IBP2), Ad-Hoc Variance Analysis, Financial Controls/COSA Oversight, and Controllable Indirect Spend Tracking & Reporting
• Manage proposal developments and ensure accurate and timely submission of financial proposals
• Develop comprehensive business cases to inform CapEx investments, including financial analysis, ROI calculations, and risk assessments
• Develop and manage financial estimates, including cost estimates, pricing strategies, and financial proposals
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather data, develop cost estimates, and prepare financial proposals that meet customer requirements and support business growth
• Provide financial leadership and expertise to drive business outcomes and support the development of successful proposals
• Identify areas for cost savings and process improvements, and implement changes to optimize financial performance
• Provide regular communication and presentation of financial data to leadership
• Manage employee development and recognition (annual reviews, training, employee recognition activities, etc.)

Florida

230444

None

1st Shift

None

Maritime Solutions

Jacksonville

Director of Finance

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.

351_BAE Systems Mar Sol Jacksonvle

32226

Regular

Internal/External

35165_Finance

United States

Finance

135556

<10%

Yes

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience

Finance & Accounting

Full-time onsite

No