The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively influence the internal and external community in which we work.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. Selected candidate must reside within a reasonable daily commute of the BAE Systems in Merrimack, NH. Our flexible hybrid work environment, includes every other Friday off. We work to cultivate an environment that inspires teamwork, personal excellence, and growth. We collaborate with and focus on our customers. We are committed to Achieving Operational Excellence.
The qualified candidate will lead efforts to support their assigned programs and contribute to the F22 Sustainment Finance principal objectives. These objectives include meeting or exceeding key financial salients, providing timely and accurate forecasts, and contributing continuous improvement ideas. The candidate will have exposure to various levels of management including the Product Line Director and Product Line Finance Manager. This individual will develop relationships as a full business partner with the program teams, support the program and business strategy and provide financial data and analysis required for decision-making.
The candidate will be expected to provide financial support, expertise, and guidance to program managers, control account managers, and other cross-functional team members. The candidate will prepare timely and accurate program financial information and analysis for all programs within the assigned program area which includes baseline planning and maintaining program baseline integrity, internal financial reporting, Earned Value Management, LifeCycle Management compliance, program estimates at completion, financial salient forecasting, and supporting internal monthly program reviews.
Specific Responsibilities of the position will include:
Involvement in developing and influencing program baselines through earned value management
Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial reporting requirements
Reporting & presenting financials to leadership in an accurate and concise manner
Serving as a full business partner to the program teams
Working with Control Account Managers (CAM) to establish and monitor program’s budget through the use of earned value management
Working with the contracts function for funding, billings, and other contractual items
Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities
Developing financial forecasts and analyzing estimates at completion
Program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews.
Analyzing program financial performance, including comparison of actual results against planned results
Financial support to program teams (Program Managers and Functional partners) and ensure all internal/external customer financial requirements are met
Implementing continuous improvement of current processes
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, business administration, or related degree / equivalent experience and two (2) years of finance experience; or a Master’s Degree and one (1) year of related experience.
Required Skills and Education
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Strong interpersonal skills
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment with ability to meet time sensitive deadlines
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to exercise discretion and independent judgment in the performance of duties
Understanding of all system tools including Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Cobra, ProPricer and Iportal
Prior Program Control experience or Accounting/Financial Planning background