Director, Finance

Mercury Systems•Torrance, CA

About The Position

Mercury Systems is seeking a Director of Finance to lead financial planning, reporting, and cost strategy for a portfolio of programs. The role owns P&L, investment planning, budget development, variance analysis, and external EVMS reporting, supported by a team of finance analysts. It is a hands-on role in a lean environment that calls for initiative, openness to new ideas, and comfort navigating ambiguity and growth. The Director partners with P&L leaders, Finance leadership, and Program Management teams; leads and develops finance professionals; oversees Estimates at Complete; and ensures robust analytics, policy adherence, variance analysis, and Risk & Opportunity assessments. The role also supports monthly KPIs and business reviews. The position requires having or obtaining a government security clearance, which may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience.
Experience with Estimates at Completion (EACs) or similar forecasting systems and tools.
Deep knowledge of program costs and schedules.
Leadership experience supporting high-visibility projects and programs.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and processes.
Extensive systems experience in a manufacturing environment, including Oracle, Cobra, ProPricer, or OpenPlan.
Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and effectively advise senior management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to meet critical deadlines, implement solutions, and drive process improvements.
Must have or obtain a government security clearance; security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field.
Experience in the defense or aerospace industries.
An active DoD Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Serve as a key partner to P&L leaders, Finance leadership, and Program Management teams.
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Finance professionals focused on operational, financial, and program-performance metrics.
Oversee the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs).
Ensure the team delivers detailed analytics, adheres to financial policies, conducts robust variance analysis, and performs Risk & Opportunity assessments in partnership with program teams.
Provide analysis to support monthly Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) and monthly business reviews.