Sr. Finance Manager

QinetiQ US•Lorton, VA

2d•$155,000 - $170,000

About The Position

QinetiQ US is seeking an experienced Senior Finance Manager to join its Finance team. The position reports to the VP of Transformation and provides leadership in financial planning, analysis, reporting, and strategic decision support. The manager partners with executive leadership to drive financial performance, maintain internal controls, and support long-term business growth. The role supports financial management and control of complex government contracts, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and time-and-materials contracts, and leads or supports company-wide or functional transformation initiatives as assigned. The role leads program financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and earned value management in support of program managers and senior leadership. It also supports annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, long-range planning, monthly close, financial modeling, and presentation of results and strategic insights. The manager works with cross-functional teams to improve financial performance and operational efficiency, strengthens controls and compliance, supports audits, and may lead and develop finance staff. Transformation responsibilities include planning, coordinating, managing, and documenting projects, coordinating with contractors and company teams, and supporting training and project management. The ideal candidate has a strong background in government contract accounting and financial analysis, with knowledge of FAR/DFARS and other federal regulations. The salary range is $155,000–$170,000 USD.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, business, or a related field.
7–10+ years of relevant experience in program control, financial analysis, or project accounting in a government contracting environment.
Deep understanding of federal contracting, including FAR, DFARS, cost-plus and fixed-price contracts, and indirect cost allocation.
Proficiency with ERP systems such as Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, or SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUPs.
Demonstrated experience with earned value management principles and tools.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with IBM TM1, Hyperion, or a similar budgeting and forecasting tool.
PMP or similar project finance certification.
Six Sigma Green Belt to Black Belt.

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary financial liaison between program managers, corporate finance, and clients on assigned programs.
Develop and maintain program budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
Prepare and present monthly financial reports, including EACs, ETCs, and cash flow, to internal and external stakeholders.
Support project start-up, execution, and close-out, including project setup in the ERP system.
Track funding, burn rates, and contract ceilings, and notify stakeholders of risks or funding shortfalls.
Ensure compliance with contract terms, cost accounting standards, and internal policies.
Lead analysis and reporting on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk.
Provide monthly financial reports to program managers.
Partner with program managers and division leads to provide oversight of financial tracking and support proactive program management.
Monitor subcontractor and vendor invoicing, accruals, and funding flows.
Support audits and data calls from DCAA, DCMA, and internal reviewers.
Analyze data to address stakeholder questions, identify business performance drivers, and communicate opportunities to improve efficiency and productivity.
Meet required deadlines for contract modifications, project setup changes, accruals, and at-risk approvals.
Guide and mentor junior program finance staff, if applicable.
Support management, development, and reporting of forecasts to provide coverage for the Director of FPA, as needed.
Support annual budgeting, quarterly forecasting, and long-range planning, ensuring accuracy, insight, and strategic alignment.
Provide financial analysis, modeling, and scenario planning to guide business decisions.
Prepare and present financial results, KPIs, and strategic insights to senior leadership.
Oversee monthly close activities with accounting to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
Develop financial models for business cases, investments, cost optimization opportunities, and pricing decisions.
Strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with financial policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with operations, HR, and business units to support financial performance and operational efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, as assigned.
Drive process improvements and automation to enhance reporting, analytics, and financial systems.
Support audit processes and maintain relationships with external and internal auditors.
Coordinate and lead projects supporting company transformation efforts, including project planning, execution, and management.
Coordinate with contractors and others across the company to complete assignments on time.
Support project documentation, training, and project management.
Execute discrete projects as assigned.