Manager FP&A

RTX•Concord, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Advanced Integrated Surface Sensors (AISS) Product Area, within the Advanced Technology (AT) Strategic Business Unit, is seeking an onsite Finance Manager (M4). This role supports financial planning, forecasting, and analysis for AISS and partners with cross-functional leadership, including the SSBU CFO and SSBU VP, to support business and financial objectives. The Finance Manager is responsible for managing financial forecasting and reporting for BSPC (Bookings, Sales, Profit, and Cash), as well as investment areas including Capital and Associated Expense, New Business, IRAD, Overhead, Inventory, and CFR (Company Funded Requests). This position involves analyzing financial data, preparing reports, and providing insights to support decision-making and financial performance.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration , or equivalent experience and minimum of 8 years prior relevant Finance or Accounting experience, or an advanced degree in a related field and minimum of 5 years’ Finance or Accounting experience.
Experience with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), including forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
Experience using SAP, Business Warehouse (BW), or similar financial systems.
Experience in program, project, or personnel management.
The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Nice To Haves

Experience using program management and financial tools (e.g., SAP, BW, PRISM/APEX, RPlan, AO, or similar).
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel; working knowledge of Word and PowerPoint.
Experience managing multiple deliverables with competing deadlines.
Experience coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet financial reporting requirements.
Experience working within a matrixed organization.
Ability to analyze cost data and provide clear, data-driven recommendations.
Experience interpreting and applying financial management and accounting policies.
Experience supporting Long Range Planning (LRP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) processes.
Experience managing multiple funding types (e.g., contract, IRAD, CAPEX, NBI).

Responsibilities

Lead and manage a team of finance analysts, including assigning work, reviewing deliverables, and supporting development.
Partner with Product Area Finance, Directors, and cross-functional teams to support financial planning, forecasting, and program execution.
Prepare and present pre-close and close forecasts for BSPC, including variance analysis and key drivers.
Support Short Range Outlook (SRO) reporting, including identification and tracking of risks and opportunities.
Lead development of long-range and annual operating plans (AOP), including timeline management, data collection, cross-functional coordination, and consolidation of inputs.
Perform financial analysis using tools such as Analysis for Office (AO) and Excel, including variance analysis, reporting, and model/template development.
Analyze balance sheet accounts, including Unbilled, Billed CIP, and Inventory, and provide explanations for variances.
Manage updates and reporting related to the MSP Pool.
Coordinate submission of Appropriation Requests for inventory requirements in accordance with established processes and compliance standards.
Conduct investment burn rate analysis and support quarterly Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes, including preparation of review materials.
Interpret and apply company financial policies and procedures to ensure compliance.