Finance Manager

Saab•Auburn Hills, MI

6d•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 to the Land Systems Controller, the Finance Manager provides financial and operational support and manages a team of 3–5 direct reports. The role is based 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, long-range planning, forecasting, performance metrics, and financial operating rhythms. The position supports program financial performance, pricing and proposals, material-cost tracking, financial controls, and compliance with applicable government contracting requirements. The role also serves as an external audit interface for programs selected for review. The position requires U.S. citizenship. Applicants may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information; the candidate must be able to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance if required. Candidates must also pass a pre-employment drug screen. Compensation range: $132,000–$171,600. Saab states that offers may account for role responsibilities, location, market and business considerations, and the candidate’s experience, skills, and education or training.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and 16+ years of progressive experience, including a significant portion directly related to Financial Management; alternatively, a master’s degree and 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, with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.
Must be a U.S. citizen.
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 financial implications of contractual and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

Serve as 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 timely variance analysis and identification of key 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 domestically and internationally up to 25%.