Sr. Manager, Finance (FP&A)

L3HHCM20•Anaheim, CA

3d•$126,000 - $234,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Manager, Finance (FP&A) will provide critical financial analysis and insights to drive strategic decision-making. This role involves leading and enhancing FP&A business processes, collaborating cross-functionally with stakeholders, and focusing on key financial metrics such as indirect expenses, earnings, cash flow, orders, and revenue. The position requires assessing the reasonableness of financial data, understanding change drivers, and developing strategies to achieve business outcomes. Additionally, the role includes leading and developing a high-performing FP&A organization with 3 direct reports and interfacing with executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree with a minimum of 8 years of relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 16 years of prior related experience
Prior leadership experience with demonstrated leadership skills within an FP&A function
8-16 years’ experience and comprehensive knowledge of financial planning and analysis, with the ability to understand and integrate related functional areas
8-16 years’ experience and strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling and executive-level briefing development

Nice To Haves

Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial planning software
Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
Strong analytical and data-gathering skills
Excellent communication and presentation skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Prior defense and aerospace industry experience

Responsibilities

Provide critical financial analysis and insights to drive strategic decision-making
Lead and enhance FP&A business processes, ensuring continuous improvement
Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
Focus on key financial metrics such as indirect expenses, earnings, cash flow, orders, and revenue
Assess the reasonableness of financial data, understand the drivers behind changes, and develop strategies to achieve desired business outcomes
Lead and develop a high-performing FP&A organization with 3 direct reports
Interface with and influence executive leadership
Develop comprehensive financial statement forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows
Maintain and enhance the processes, tools, and data models needed to produce timely and accurate forecasts
Own major financial deliverables including the Monthly Financial Review (MFR), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and 3-year Joint Strategic Plan (JSP)
Lead the preparation of financial forecasting reports and deliverables
Coordinate responses to ad hoc financial requests and reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance
Manage the tracking of indirect rates
Lead monthly forecast reviews with responsibility for the balance sheet and P&L
Demonstrate flexibility in addressing ad hoc financial analysis needs
Prepare meaningful weekly financial metrics to monitor key performance indicators and enable early action
Analyze data for reasonableness and appropriateness, collaborating with others to improve information sources
Develop tools, templates, and processes to streamline data gathering and report preparation
Ensure the information collected is relevant and at the right level of detail
Drive understanding of financial variances
Work with stakeholders to identify corrective actions, risks, and opportunities resulting from those variances
Prepare impactful presentations and concise analyses
Communicate relevant and actionable information effectively to the appropriate stakeholders
Oversee Hyperion-based forecasting systems
Plan and schedule work to meet objectives and deadlines while ensuring compliance with internal, sector, segment, and corporate requirements