Finance & Business Operations Senior Manager

Leidos•Huntsville, AL

About The Position

Are you ready to be a Finance Lead for a portfolio that is shaping the future of Defense worldwide? Leidos’ Defense Sector is looking for an experienced Finance & Business Operations Senior Manager to drive financial strategy and operational excellence across the rapidly growing Indirect Fires & Force Protection Business Area. This is more than a finance role—it’s your chance to influence franchise programs, lead high-performing teams, and partner with top leaders to deliver transformational impact. Why this role is unmissable: High-impact portfolio on the rise: Oversee $400M+ in strategic high profile and exposure programs. Leadership with influence: Report directly to the VP of Finance and work closely with the Business Area VP and program leadership to shape financial strategy and business outcomes. Career-defining visibility: Lead proposal business cases and financial strategies presented to senior executives and sector leadership. Team-building opportunity: Mentor and grow a team of finance professionals in a high-performance, collaborative environment. Innovation & strategy: Drive margin improvement, AI initiatives, and creative pricing strategies that directly shape program success. Compliance & excellence: Ensure financial integrity across FAR/DFARS, CAS, and internal policies while maintaining agility in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance / Accounting or related field and 8+ years of relevant finance operation experience (including several years as manager / lead). Additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Demonstrated experience supporting a portfolio of government programs, including cost-type, T&M, and fixed-price contracts.
Strong leadership skills with prior people management or team leadership responsibility.
In-depth understanding of program control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
Excellent strategic thinker with a track record of driving financial performance and operational efficiency
Ability to present complex financial data to senior executives in a clear, concise manner.
U.S. Citizenship required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency with Deltek Costpoint, Oracle Analytics Cloud, and EPM Tools (Insight/SmartView) or similar financial systems.
Experience working in a matrixed organization supporting both line operations and functional objectives.
Experience with manufacturing programs
Knowledge of EVM

Responsibilities

Own program finance oversight for a highly strategic portfolio.
Lead budgeting, forecasting, and monthly/quarterly financial reporting with precision and insight.
Provide strategic recommendations to enhance performance, mitigate risk, and optimize program execution.
Partner cross-functionally with Contracts, Procurement, Pricing, HR, and Corporate Finance teams.
Manage a complex mix of programs and task orders which requires strategic materials management.
Champion innovative approaches to pricing, invoicing, and financial operations to drive business growth.