Mgr I- Finance na BAE Systems

BAE Systems Electronic Systems (ES) Sector is seeking a Finance Manager to lead the financial planning and analysis activity in addition to overseeing a family of programs for the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions product line within the Electronic Combat Solutions business area.

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.

This challenging and fast-paced hybrid role is responsible for executing the quarterly business review (QBR) and integrated business planning (IBP) for the product line in addition to managing discretionary spend, salient risk and opportunities, interim forecast updates, and other financial reporting requirements. This role will also oversee a family of programs within the product line and have direct reports working program control on those programs. This individual will serve as a full business partner to the program managers they support.

Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside within a reasonable commute of Nashua, NH, or must be willing to relocate at their own expense.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead the development, review and presentation of all AEWS financial forecasts, including the Operating Plan, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), latest looks, and the long-term Integrated Business Plan (IBP), working collaboratively across functions

• Oversee program control activities for a growing portfolio of programs with associated reporting requirements.

• Serve as an inclusive and engaged manager, providing oversight and mentorship to promote the growth, development and well-being of all direct reports.

• Maintain a level of flexibility to shift between tactical program execution and strategic portfolio planning.

• Serve as the subject matter expert providing financial guidance to position portfolios for sustained growth

• Influence favorable program execution via robust baseline management, application of EVMS principles, developing realistic Estimate at Completions (EACs), and actively managing risks and opportunities

• Interface with internal and external customers to support all reporting requirements, data requests and audits

• Ensure compliance to internal controls while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement

• Promote the professional development of the finance team; drive and sustain a high level of collaboration and continuous improvement mindset amongst the team

• Ensure adequate staffing levels and utilization to support program needs

• Ensure the delivery of the financial plan and manage new business funds and Stock Order Applications (SOAs) within prescribed budgets

• Establish strong partnerships with cross-functional members of the organization

• Collaborate with other financial disciplines as required (Accounting, Government Compliance, Pricing)

• Review and support new business pursuits from pre-Request For Proposal (pre-RFP) stage through contract negotiations and award

• Monitor and analyze weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance against forecast and plan and provide insights to senior leadership

• Develop and implement financial strategies that support the AEWS product line objectives

• Maintain a keen understanding of the risk and opportunity sets for both programmatic estimates at complete and ability to meet financial commitments

• Assist with audits as required

• Ensure Lifecycle Management (LCM) requirements are met

• Lead business case development and updates as required

• Bachelor’s degree and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience

• Program control experience and financial planning and analysis experience

• Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation

• Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions and senior leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers

• Ability to prioritize and manage employee workload in a fast-paced environment

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

• Demonstrated ability to supervise the development and management of compliant EVMS baseline

• Ability to interact with customers

• Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy

• Active Secret Clearance

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion (Smartview), ProPricer, Investment Evaluation Models, and Cobra

• Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies

• Previous experience working proposals