Sr. Manager, Finance

L3Harris•Nashville, TN

About The Position

The Sr. Manager of Finance has responsibility for the strategic leadership and financial execution of the assigned business area. Successful attributes for this individual include: Being a proven leader who is comfortable being accountable for achieving program and financial performance Having a strong knowledge of the start-up and execution of new & existing programs as well as proposal development processes and deliverables Routinely engaging in discussions with senior leaders across the business Directly managing a staff of program finance professionals and provide mentorship and guidance to solve technical issues. Working in a highly dynamic, fast paced environment and will be counted on to provide proactive, strategic input to program managers, as well as functional and executive leadership

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.
8+ years of experience with one or more of the following: Program Cost, Schedule & Controls, Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgets & Rates, Investment Management
Ability to gain secret clearance

Nice To Haves

Aerospace and/or DoD industry experience
Outstanding financial acumen blended with business partnership and leadership
Detail oriented mind with ability to assess macro level impacts of changes within a program.
Proven track record of process improvement and experience with financial systems and process change initiatives
Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability foster strong working relationships with cross functional partners
Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to frame and interpret issues

Responsibilities

Serve as Finance representative in division Senior Leadership Team
Advise Division Leadership on all finance-related issues affecting the Program(s) and indirect activities and maintain a collaborative environment across business functions to facilitate the realization of financial and strategic goals
Responsible for influencing day-to-day execution of all day to day financial activity related to Programs, Proposals, and Reviews.
Responsible for monthly execution of ETC update cycle including monthly financial reviews, material forecast validation, ECP financial impact analysis, and ad hoc impact analysis.
Responsible for support of development of the business area Annual Operating plan and Strategic Operating Plan
Forecasting of program financials for Orders, Sales, Operating Income, Cash and Working Capital including preparation of financial reports and briefings to leadership
Prepare and provide status of Program’s financial performance to senior Program and Functional Leadership
Manage division discretionary and investment spend and lead financial analysis of indirect cost impact on business financials
Lead and perform the Estimate of Completion (EAC) process and review
Work closely with the Sector FP&A organization to provide analysis and support for monthly and quarterly forecasts and analysis
Perform other duties assigned