Senior Finance Manager, Lifecycle Management (Full-time Remote)

BAE Systems•Nashua, NH

4d•$134,640 - $228,888•Remote

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to lead the Lifecycle Management (LCM) team within the Program Services Tools & Training team. The role provides a broad view of programmatic operations across the Sector and works closely with Finance and Program Management teams, including senior leaders. The manager will use a strong program finance background to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance; ensure compliance with Lifecycle Cost Management policies; support tools and processes; and drive improvements in partnership with Program Excellence. The role can be performed full-time remotely, with occasional in-person meetings with the broader LCM team. Candidates local to the greater Nashua, New Hampshire area are preferred, but qualified candidates outside Southern New Hampshire will be considered. The position includes people-management responsibilities, oversight of employees, policy and reporting direction, audit coordination, management reporting, process improvement, training, and partnership with Program Excellence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 10 years of work experience, or equivalent experience.
Program Control experience working with various contract types.
Ability to lead with implied authority.
Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills for interfacing with all levels of management, across functions, and with finance employees.
Experience presenting financial data accurately, concisely, and understandably to other functions and senior leadership.
Experience leading teams and/or special projects.
Ability to work independently and be self-motivated, process-oriented, and results-oriented.
Ability to make sound decisions while complying with policies and procedures.
Ability to develop innovative solutions to complex problems.
Exceptional organizational skills, including developing achievable schedules and holding stakeholders accountable for deadlines.
Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Co-Pilot.

Nice To Haves

Experience and familiarity with BAE Financial Systems, including Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra, as well as EVMS knowledge.
Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies.
Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop multiple employees, providing direction on day-to-day activities and career development.
Partner with Business Area LCM leads who serve as liaisons to program teams; establish communication and feedback loops, ensure compliance with LCM policy and policy changes, understand challenges, and identify improvement opportunities.
Set quarterly direction and guide key quarterly reporting requirements, including Project Performance Review Packs (PPR Packs), Contract Status Reports (CSRs), and One-Liner Reporting.
Set policy, procedures, and guidance for key program finance processes, including EACs and small project reporting.
Coordinate or lead Project Finance Financial Control Framework (FCF) audits and the COSA process, including internal audits.
Partner with Accounting to coordinate external Deloitte Program Audit Support.
Coordinate the Business Risk Management Register.
Manage, review, and approve Command Media Policy and Procedure changes; communicate impacts and update guidance as required.
Lead quarterly business analysis and management reporting for consolidated CFO reviews and QBR reporting, including analysis of patterns, changes, and trends related to EACs, RYG, phase review, and contingency.
Advance data analytics and trend analysis to provide insights to the Sector, Business Areas, and Program Leaders.
Identify and implement process and tool improvements to optimize processes and drive efficiencies.
Create and lead training as required to enhance program finance acumen.
Partner with the Program Excellence team on program-related topics, such as Risk and Opportunities, to support compliance, financial acumen, and integrity.

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance for regular employees scheduled to work 20 or more hours per week.
Health savings accounts.
401(k) savings plan.
Disability coverage.
Life and accident insurance.
Employee assistance program.
Legal plan.
Discounts on home, auto, and pet insurance.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Paid parental, military, and bereavement leave, plus applicable federal and state sick leave.
Company recognition program with monetary or non-monetary recognition awards.
Other incentives may be available depending on position level and/or job specifics.