Associate Manager, Program Finance - Product Line
About The Position
The Associate Manager, Program Finance – Product Line serves as the primary financial partner to product line leadership, providing strategic insight and analytical support to enable profitable growth. This role oversees financial performance across forecasting, budgeting, long range planning, margin analysis, and investment evaluation. The position works closely with cross functional teams to assess new business opportunities, strengthen operational execution, and drive informed, data driven decision making. This role contributes directly to building financial discipline, enhancing accuracy in reporting, and aligning financial strategy with product line objectives.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum 6 years prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum of three years of experience developing financial forecasts, budgets, and long‑range plans.
- Minimum of three years of experience performing financial modeling and analytical reviews.
- Minimum of three years of experience working cross‑functionally with operational, engineering, or program teams.
- Minimum of three years of experience analyzing financial results and communicating findings to stakeholders.
- Experience in aerospace, defense, manufacturing, or technology‑driven industries.
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management System (EVMS) or government program finance practices.
- Experience supporting pricing, cost strategy, or proposal development.
- Proficiency with financial systems, analytics tools, and advanced spreadsheet modeling.
- Ability to work with complex data sets and maintain high accuracy in financial reporting.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the financial partner to product line leadership, delivering insight into performance, risks, and opportunities.
- Lead development, analysis, and communication of annual operating plans, forecasts, and long range financial strategies.
- Monitor revenue, cost, margin, and investment performance while ensuring compliance with financial policies and controls.
- Provide detailed analysis of financial results, including variance drivers and profitability trends.
- Support program and portfolio decisions through financial modeling, scenario analysis, and business case development.
- Partner with business development and program teams on pricing strategies, proposals, and return on investment reviews.
- Maintain strong financial controls and ensure adherence to internal and external requirements.
- Identify and manage risks and opportunities, recommending actions to strengthen financial outcomes.
- Collaborate with cross functional teams to support operational efficiencies and cost improvement initiatives.
- Improve financial processes, tools, and reporting to enhance speed, transparency, and accuracy.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
