Mgr IV- Finance

BAE Systems • Westminster, CO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

BAE Systems is hiring a Mission Area Finance Manager in support of our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Tactical Solutions (TS) business. This is a key role within the TS Finance Leadership Team, reporting to the TS Finance Director. The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience.
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education.
• Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people and team-building skills.
• Excellent financial and business management skills.
• Integrity and the ability to influence leaders.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to step up in support of business needs.

Nice To Haves

• Advance Degree.
• 15 or more years of relevant experience, Aerospace and Defense (A&D) or similar government contracting environment.
• CPA, CMA, CFA or other equivalent financial certificate/license.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance staff, ensuring adequate development, training, and capabilities to support and deliver objectives in support of the TS business.
• In coordination with FP&A, track financial salients, update forecasts, report progress/perform variance analysis, and make recommendations to business leadership, as appropriate.
• Be a true finance partner to the mission area director.
• Support business operating rhythms, including any new processes for operating reviews and KPI tracking.
• Collaborate with business on strategic planning initiatives.
• Monitor business area project lists monthly to ensure correct project accounting & closeout activities are sufficient.
• Lead the financial aspects of the Request for Bid Approval (RBA) process and serve as key member of contract negotiations team, as applicable.
• Provide financial leadership and review of SOA, Fireform, and Strategic inventory requests.
• Lead the Estimate at Complete (EAC) quarterly reviews and monthly Business Area Reviews (BAR).
• Track Mission Area budgets ensuring any supplemental requests are supported by a sound business case.
• Provide financial leadership of the annual 5-year Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
• Ensure consistency in financial practices across programs and ensure synthesis and alignment.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company.
• Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• medical benefits (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)
• business travel accident insurance (for temporary employees working 20+ hours per week)

What This Job Offers

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