Manager, Program Finance

L3Harris Technologies • Bristol Township, PA

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About The Position

The Manager, Program Finance leads a team responsible for analyzing financial data, generating financial reports, conducting root-cause variance analysis, and advising the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and internal senior leadership on the financial status and outlook of programs. The role partners with the Business Area Director and assumes responsibility for program profit and loss performance metrics, including orders, sales, operating income, and cash flow.

The position monitors program costs and prepares financial analyses and estimates, including Estimates at Completion for direct-charge programs. It supports major programs and contractual Earned Value reporting requirements, prepares customer and internal deliverables, and contributes to forecasting, billing support, audit compliance, and process improvement. The manager also develops team talent, promotes employee engagement, and establishes and monitors performance goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 9 years of prior experience, or a graduate degree and 7 years of prior experience; alternatively, at least 13 years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Experience using LN, COBRA, Hyperion, web reports or queries, and advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS).
• Experience with multiple contract types, such as CPFF, CPIF, FPIF, FFP, and T&M.
• Proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and handle ad hoc requests on short notice.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Business Area Director and assume responsibility for P&L ownership of performance metrics, including orders, sales, operating income, and cash flow.
• Monitor and analyze program costs, including labor, material, subcontract, and other direct cost estimates against budget and forecast.
• Communicate financial insights and recommendations to leadership and other key stakeholders.
• Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct-charge programs in coordination with the cross-functional IPT.
• Support major programs, including Cost Plus programs with contractual Earned Value Management System (EVMS) reporting requirements.
• Prepare Earned Value deliverables and conduct variance analyses for internal management and customers.
• Support internal and external audit and compliance requirements.
• Provide inputs to monthly, quarterly, and annual sales and cash forecasting.
• Analyze variances against forecasted EAC, sales, profit, and cash results and identify the drivers of deviations.
• Review weekly labor and material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.
• Prepare backup costing support for monthly Fixed Price, Cost Plus, and T&M customer billings.
• Drive process improvements aligned with business objectives and foster continuous improvement.
• Develop talent and promote employee engagement; establish clear performance goals and expectations and conduct periodic performance check-ins.

What This Job Offers

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