BAE Systems, Inc. is an international defense, aerospace and security company that delivers a full range of products and services. They are seeking a Senior Finance Manager to support Operations and Quality in the Functional Cost Management team, responsible for financial support of budgeting, forecasting, and reporting within these functions.
Responsibilities:
- Act as Business Partner to the Operations and Quality functions
- Work closely with Leadership teams to establish affordable annual forecasts to support the functions and business needs
- Lead team to prepare long and short range forecasts of expense, base, staffing, overhead rates, and capital
- Work closely with Functional Cost Management team to develop 5 year Forward Pricing Proposals for use on Government contracts
- Lead and direct a team of Finance professionals, inspiring a high-performing team that embodies BAE Systems' behaviors and cultural principles
- Frequent, direct interface with Quality and Operations leaders to support adhoc requests
- Recurring presentations to Operations and Quality leadership teams on financial performance as related to utilization, headcount, overhead expenses, and overhead rates
- Support the Operations Strategic Finance Director in key initiatives, aligning with the functional strategy and supporting necessary Financial activities
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related business discipline
- 8+ years of applicable professional experience
- Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
- Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions and leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
- Ability to lead and motivate a team of Finance professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven track record of driving transformational change and improving financial performance
- Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
- Experience with forecasting and analysis
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
- Experience with Hyperion, SmartView, & BI
- Understanding of Expenses and Overhead Rates