Finance Manager

Saab • Auburn Hills, MI

8d • $132,000 - $171,600 • Onsite

About The Position

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial integrity and performance of the Advanced Weapons organization within the Land Systems division. Reporting directly to the Land Systems Controller, the role provides financial and operational support and manages 3–5 direct reports. The position is on-site in Auburn Hills, Michigan, or Syracuse, New York, and requires up to 25% domestic and international travel.

The Finance Manager serves as the principal financial advisor to Advanced Weapons leadership and leads financial planning and performance management, including budgeting, business planning, forecasting, performance metrics, and financial operating rhythms. The role supports program financial management, proposals, manufacturing and supply chain cost tracking, financial controls, regulatory compliance, and external audits.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 16+ years of progressive experience, including a significant portion directly related to Financial Management; or a master’s degree with 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading a finance, accounting, business management, or multidisciplinary team, including hiring, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while working cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, including the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.
• Must be a U.S. citizen.
• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant advanced degree or professional certification.
• Leadership experience in aerospace and defense, U.S. Government contracting, a scaling technology company, a data- and analytics-intensive business, or a leading consulting or professional services firm.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts, systems, and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements, DCAA or DCMA audits and business system reviews, forward pricing rates, and government proposals.
• Experience in program finance or project-based economics, including revenue recognition, Estimates at Completion (EACs), margin realization, backlog, cash flow, and working capital.
• Experience leading ERP, enterprise planning, business intelligence, data governance, automation, or AI-enabled finance initiatives.
• Experience supporting rapid growth, acquisitions, business integration, organizational redesign, or development of scalable finance capabilities.
• Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams with diverse finance, accounting, technology, analytics, and business backgrounds.
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), multinational reporting, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing.
• Experience operating in a regulated, government contracting, or similarly complex compliance environment, with the ability to understand and oversee the financial implications of contractual and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the Advanced Weapons leadership team, providing independent financial judgment, executive decision support, and end-to-end financial oversight.
• Lead financial planning and performance management, including the annual budget, five-year business plan, quarterly forecasts, financial operating rhythm, and performance metrics.
• Maintain accountability for profitability, cash flow, working capital, risk management, and forecast accuracy.
• Partner with Program Managers on program financial performance by providing reporting packages and dashboards for variance analysis and identification of financial drivers, risks, and trends.
• Support preparation of program Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Support bidding and proposal activities, including pricing exercises and business case development.
• Assist Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations with tracking and forecasting material costs.
• Maintain strong financial controls and documentation across the portfolio.
• Assist Accounting, Contracts, and Subcontracts teams in complying with applicable FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements for proposal submissions and negotiations.
• Serve as the external audit interface for programs selected for review.
• Manage a team of 3–5 direct reports.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance for employees and dependents.
• Generous paid time off, including 8 designated holidays.
• 401(k) with employer contributions.
• Tuition assistance and student loan assistance.
• Wellness and employee assistance resources.
• Employee stock purchase opportunities.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Professional growth opportunities, competitive wages, work-life balance, and a business casual atmosphere.

What This Job Offers

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