Job Description We believe your career should always be growing. And that is exactly what it will do at BAE Systems. You will hit the ground running with a company truly committed to your growth as you enjoy a special camaraderie on a team dedicated to protect those who protect us. Joining our Finance & Accounting team means you are the backbone behind managing all the financial aspects for multiple contracts and programs that help keep nations safe. With the diversity of our offerings and work, you will get to take on new challenges while your career reaches new heights.
BAE Systems is seeking a Manager I with solid, demonstrated leadership qualities who will be responsible for managing a small team of Program Finance personnel which is part of a growing Product Line. You will provide day to day oversight and leadership to, not only the finance team, but to all the members of the team that support the programs within the Product Line portfolio. Leveraging your strong leadership, you will provide financial decision support to the Product Line Finance Director, the Product Line Director and the Product Area Directors. You will also be responsible for leading & briefing the CFO & Quarterly Business Review, the 5-year Intergrated Business Planning cycle along with the normal monthly financial updates and status against the Operating Plan inclusive of providing leadership and oversight for new business funds and investments. This role requires a skilled leader who can work independently and keep the product line on a normal business reporting cadence. It is a role that will require the individual to interact with all levels of the Product Line and act, on occasion as the delegation of approval, for the Finance Director.
In this job, you will:
Drive and lead the coordination and development of quarterly financial forecasts for the Product Line by coordinating closely with the finance team and the Product Line leadership team.
Work independently, but in a cross-functional team environment.
Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team and work to develop them in their careers as it relates to understanding financial planning and analysis inclusive of assessing risks and opportunities to the quarterly forecasts and weekly latest looks.
Utilize strong communication skills to interface with the Product Line Leadership Team, Finance Team and Cross-functional team members to ensure financial forecasts are accurate and sound.
Be responsible for the mentoring and coaching of junior finance personnel as it relates to understanding Hyperion and financial forecasting.
Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team relative to the monitoring, controlling and reporting of programs.
Work directly for the Finance Director of the Product Line and act on their behalf, when needed.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Prior experience with Oracle, Hyperion & Smartview.
Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word).
Earned Value (EV) Management Certification and EV Tools.
Must be a self-starter with strong problem-solving, analytical and in-depth research skills. Be self-motivated with a bias for action, process/results oriented.
Have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written and take command of a room.
Be able to prioritize and self-manage a multitasked workload in a fast-paced environment in order to meet or exceed commitments to the business.
Make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.
Be detailed oriented and meticulous record-keeping skills.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Prior experience with Hyperion and Smartview reporting.
Oracle
Extremely proficient with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint & Sharepoint
Ability to work independently and drive tasks to closure with little to no supervision.
Master's Degree.
Solid understanding of Earned Value and management of government contracts.
Proven leadership skills.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $118747 - $201870
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.
