Manager, Program Finance & Control Analyst

RTX•Cedar Rapids, IA

1d•$107,500 - $204,500•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is actively seeking a Program Finance & Control (PF&C) Manager, Earned Value Cost Analyst. This position contributes to a team of intermediate to experienced Financial Planning and Analysis professionals, meeting objectives and working with team members on financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts. Responsible for preparation of forecasts and performance of financial modeling to develop recommendations for management. This position will be working onsite in Cedar Rapids, IA.

Requirements

Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years of experience
Experience with Microsoft Office including extensive experience in Excel
Experience with SAP or other ERP system
Program controls and/or EVMS background

Nice To Haves

Experience with Earned Value Cost Engines/Software
Analytical, problem solving, and organizational skills
Experience with corporate Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Knowledge of Continuous Improvement concepts
Experience presenting to large groups and leadership

Responsibilities

Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on large/challenging development programs.
Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes
Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary
Perform analysis of program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing information to Project Leadership Team for corrective action implementation.
Ensure the proper implementation of EVMS through the use of standardized processes, tools, reports out on-going compliance reviews and/or periodic process audits (e.g. DCAA, DCMA and Joint Surveillance Process)
Ensure program margin positions are current, accurate, and consistent with program status
Interaction with external customer, including the preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items
Cost capture focal; provide actual spend data weekly
Establishes / maintains program cost baseline
Measures performance against baseline
Incorporate regular status and ETC updates based on inputs from CAMs.
Lead program teams through month end process
Data reconciliation with accounting system and project cost and schedule
Provide monthly, quarterly and yearly sales forecasting
Preparation and analysis of Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.
Display good verbal and written communication skills, be a team player, and have good working knowledge of company business systems and policies, contracting processes and earned value management techniques.
Ensure compliance to Mission Systems EV System Description
Liaison with government and internal EV auditors
Support Program Reviews
Participate in the development of proposals
Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of Mission Systems

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
Tuition reimbursement program
Student Loan Repayment Program
Life insurance and disability coverage
Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
Adoption Assistance
Autism Benefit
Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs