Business Manager II

Sierra Nevada Corporation • Englewood, CO

20d • Onsite

About The Position

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and management skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? This is the opportunity for you! The Business Manager II is responsible for leading and overseeing business operations with a focus on financial performance and strategic resource planning. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing costs, coordinating business resource planning/tracking, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The Business Manager II also acts as a key liaison between business groups, business organizations and/or Corporate Program Finance. The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. Responsibilities: Will have specific responsibilities working for the Finance organization responsible for financial program performance/execution. Financial planning and analysis. Developing long term plan[s] specific to the Aircraft Missionization & Sustainment (AMS) business unit and its product lines. Manages financial analysis team responsible for financial health metrics. Will often report to executive leadership specific to financial progress made towards business area financial goals and objectives. Manages and supports financial cadence associated with company and industry financial reporting. Develop, prepare, and manage indirect and program budgets. Oversee cost control and ensure optimal financial performance. Coordinate strategic business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities. Act as a key liaison between business groups and Corporate Program Finance. Ensure robust financial and programmatic controls and cost/schedule checks and balances. Prepare, present, and analyze detailed financial reports for senior management. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Mentor and guide junior business analysts.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or a related field with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
• Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis having a collaborative responsibility for portfolio orders, revenue, and earnings.
• Requires relevant, current experience with principals’ specific to budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting systems.
• Has managed earned value management (EVM) programs to include requirements of current IPMDAR reporting and cost / schedule integration.
• Must demonstrate strong acumen specific to finance, generally accepted accounting principles, and contracting regulations within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Must possess strong modeling, analytical, and strategic skill sets required to manage complex programs within a high-stake environment.
• Familiarity with indirect rate structures and application.
• Experience in proposal development and related pricing initiatives.
• Experience in successfully managing and motivating team[s].
• Strong communication and soft skill sets.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required
• U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management.
• Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools.
• Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Will have specific responsibilities working for the Finance organization responsible for financial program performance/execution.
• Financial planning and analysis.
• Developing long term plan[s] specific to the Aircraft Missionization & Sustainment (AMS) business unit and its product lines.
• Manages financial analysis team responsible for financial health metrics.
• Will often report to executive leadership specific to financial progress made towards business area financial goals and objectives.
• Manages and supports financial cadence associated with company and industry financial reporting.
• Develop, prepare, and manage indirect and program budgets.
• Oversee cost control and ensure optimal financial performance.
• Coordinate strategic business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities.
• Act as a key liaison between business groups and Corporate Program Finance.
• Ensure robust financial and programmatic controls and cost/schedule checks and balances.
• Prepare, present, and analyze detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts.

Benefits

• SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level