Project Finance Manager II, F-35 Development (Hybrid)

Job Description

Looking to be part of an exciting, fast-paced and challenging program portfolio? The F-35 Development Finance Organization is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Program Control Manager II to serve as the finance lead and manage a team of program finance professionals. As the Program Control Manager, you will be working with diverse stakeholders, navigating complex program requirements, and driving business outcomes.

The F35 Development portfolio of programs contains a variety of executing program types as well as future growth opportunities. This individual will be responsible for the financial management and analysis of multiple programs within the portfolio, supporting strategy, proposals, planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance, and financial salient forecasting and analysis. The candidate will be expected to provide leadership, expertise, and guidance to the product area director and functional leadership team, program managers, and the members of their finance team.

This role will be conducted in a hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Manchester, NH, and remotely from an alternate work location of their choosing. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside within a reasonable commuting distance of Manchester, or be willing to relocate to the area.

In this role you will:

• Lead and motivate a team of Finance professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement

• Be a key member of the F35 Finance Leadership team, supporting Product Line financial commitments and requirements, goal setting/management, resource planning, etc.

• Support reviewing and influencing program baselines through earned value management

• Develop financial forecasts and reviewing/analyzing estimates at completion

• Support weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements

• Interface with customers and serving as a consultant for external communications

• Demonstrate ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions and leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Seek out projects to continually improve processes

• Provide proposal support through participating in strategy discussion, kick-off preparation, proposal preparation/review, fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations

• Develop creative solutions to problems, driving change and promoting Business Acumen across the program team

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline plus 10+ years of relevant experience, or advanced degree with 8+ years of relevant experience

• Strong Earned Value Management experience including IMPR and IMPDAR

• Ability to develop and implement solutions to complex problems while complying with policies and procedures

• Strong mentoring skills and ability to promote the professional development of Financial Analysts and foster a collaborative culture that promotes employee engagement, innovation and continuous improvement

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

• Prior Program Controls experience working with various contract types

• Capable of efficient and relevant decision-making

• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead cross-functional work teams

• Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of the organization

• Ability to communicate and present financial data to various functions and varying levels of Management

• Experience with Financial forecasting and analysis

• Recent experience in the Defense Industry

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, in particular, Excel and Power Point

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Active Secret Clearance or ability to obtain

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion (Smartview) and ProPricer

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.