Director 2, Financial Planning/Analysis

Overview:

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary:

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Treasury is a strategic finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, liquidity management, and capital strategy. This role partners closely with executive and functional leadership to drive financial performance and optimize cash flow in a government accounting environment. This role will lead the development of Draper's financial plans, organizational budgeting, key metric forecasting, financial analysis and reporting. Additionally, they will direct the corporate treasury function, focusing on the development and/or enhancement of corporate treasury management policies and procedures, liquidity management strategy, management of financial institution relationships, treasury information and technology management, and the formulation and/or enhancement of risk management policies. The director exercises judgment within broadly defined policies and practices in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Job Description:

Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), five-year integrated business plan (IBP) and rolling forecast processes.

• Lead and develop a high performing team, establishing scalable processes and analytical rigor.

• Interact closely with senior management and operational leaders to facilitate the financial planning mission and broaden the level of understanding of key financial metrics

• Provide actionable insights on key drivers: labor utilization, indirect rates, liquidity concerns, and other business risks

• Prepare executive-level reporting packages, including monthly business reviews, board materials, and dashboards.

• Develop forward pricing rates; document, submit and justify incurred cost submissions

• Oversee coordination of activities with Accounting during monthly closing cycles. Insure timely and accurate financial reporting related to operating results

• Develop a robust capital budgeting, reporting and capital expenditures request process and establish or enhance all related policies and procedures

• Manage corporate treasury function including cash management; receipt, disbursement and protection of cash; manage the investment of surplus cash within investment policy guidelines

• Develop and maintain productive relationships with BOA and other financial institutions; insure the Lab utilizes cost efficient banking operating products and services

• Oversee the management of daily corporate liquidity, establishment of daily cash position and execution of fund transfers

• Monitor Draper’s investment portfolios (Corporate, RPE, RPSM); ensure compliance with company policies; analyze and report performance metrics

• Analyze and anticipate Draper’s operating and capital needs to insure availability of funds when needed

Skills/Abilities

• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate maturity and composure while working in a fast paced environment.

• Possess strong financial skills and a thorough understanding of analytics coupled with sound business judgment

• Knowledge of cash management, managing financial institution relationships and dealing with banking products, practices and services.

• Extensive knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and planning experience (including financial modeling experience).

• Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills.

• Able to quickly develop an understanding of the organization’s operational characteristics, business drivers and culture.

• Able to establish and build relationships across the organization.

• Proficiency with Excel required; PeopleSoft ERP and Adaptive Planning module is a plus.

• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential as its ability to prioritize and multi-task.

• Strong mentoring skills for training and developing staff

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance required. MBA preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years experience in financial management required with a strong background in finance, planning, treasury operations and financial systems, preferably highly concentrated in the government contractor environment

Additional Job Description:

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

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Job Location - City:

Cambridge

Job Location - State:

Massachusetts

Job Location - Postal Code:

02139-3563

The US base salary range for this full-time position is

$180,000.00 - $340,000.00

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.  Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Our work is very important to us, but so is our life outside of work. Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities. If this specific job opportunity and the chance to work at a nationally renowned R&D innovation company appeals to you, apply now www.draper.com/careers.

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact hr@draper.com.