Finance Manager

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a dynamic leader to serve as the Finance Manager for the Finance Division. You will provide leadership in all areas of financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for the Finance Division. Specific responsibilities include annual and multi-year budgeting, development of financial forecasts and planning scenarios, development and implementation of financial and operational metrics, dashboards, and capital expenditure planning. This role is responsible for improvements in financial and business processes as directed by the Principal Director of Enterprise Services (ESC). This role serves as a trusted financial advisor to all levels of the Finance division, providing financial data, trends analysis, and predictive analytics that the corporation needs to deliver its value proposition to customers and to meet its goals. This position works closely with the Principal Director to ensure a consistent vision and implementation of financial policies, practices, and processes throughout the Company. This position is full-time onsite, located at our campus facility in El Segundo, CA or Chantilly, VA.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Finance, Business or related field
Eight or more years of experience in financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
Outstanding leadership, interpersonal, and communications skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with peers, direct reports, customers, and leadership
Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changes as needed
Excellent written and verbal communication skills - can organize complex materials and concepts in a manner that is clear, persuasive, logical and builds consensus
Demonstrated experience as a resourceful and creative solution finder who can develop options with a broad perspective on the potential impact to the corporation

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, and/or advanced degree in Finance, Business, Accounting or related field
Two or more years of experience in a US Government (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) contracting environment
Knowledge of governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices
Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS) and generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Expertise in strategic planning and deployment of Finance services for a geographically dispersed organization
Experience with SAP S/4Hana and Ariba
Prior experience in project management and tools
Prior experience within research or Federally Funded Research & Development Center (FFRDC) environment is desirable
Ability to establish rapport and build trust quickly at all levels of the organization
Cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to make critical decisions and influence others
Applies critical thinking to determine which ideas to pursue and implement

Responsibilities

Serves as key financial business advisor to executive and/or senior leadership; playing a key role in the development of strategic plans and business-related processes and implementation of near-term and long-range strategies to achieve corporate goals
Develops financial forecasts and manages budgets for both overhead and capital portfolios
Provides key inputs into the corporate budgeting process and communicates budget decisions back to the organization
Informs ESC Principal Director and Finance leadership on financial trends and reporting unit performance; recommends corrective actions to achieve financial plans
Identifies, defines, and deploys metrics and key performance indicators for management to make informed business decisions and implement effective operational strategies
Updates financial forecasts monthly and provides standardized reporting and analysis of budget variances and other key financial metrics to the ESC Principal Director
Utilize business intelligence tools to build standardized financial analytics dashboards and provide leadership team with ad hoc analysis
Educates divisional technical management on financial concepts, approaches and relationships, cost structures, and business models
Generates and recommends value-informed purchasing and investing on behalf of the CFO General Manager and/or CFO VP; assist leaders with business case preparation to ensure value-driven investment decisions

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect