How does it feel to work on a dynamic team dedicated to Protecting those Who Protect Us ©? Inspiring! BAE Systems is offering an exciting opportunity within the F-35 Solutions Product Line as a Senior Program Finance Analyst supporting the sustainment of the electronic warfare system on the F-35 Lightning II.
The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making 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, networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.
The selected candidate will provide financial support to stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing financial return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution. This Analyst is responsible for supporting cross-functional program teams, supporting program managers and program directors with detailed and accurate financial analysis while communicating financial status to all levels of the organization.
This role will be performed in a hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time between our offices in Merrimack, NH, and remotely from an alternate work location. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside within a reasonable daily commute of Merrimack, or be willing to relocate to the area at their own expense.
Responsibilities include:
Provide analytical finance support to internal/external customers
Develop financial analysis to support data driven recommendations/decisions
Serve as finance lead at program meetings and reviews
Support program management in all financial aspects of the program, such as baselining, forecasting, reporting
Working with the contracts department for funding, billings, and other contractual items
Creating and maintaining program baselines through earned value management
Reviewing and monitoring program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays
Leading the development and update of financial forecast and estimates at complete
Leading weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally
Interfacing with customers on financial matters
Proposal support through pricing basis of estimates, compiling cost volumes, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA)
Bachelor’s degree and 4 years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2 years of work experience
Program Control / Program Finance experience within the defense industry.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Ability to develop solutions to complex problems using ingenuity & innovation
Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Strong interpersonal skills to influence and lead cross-functional work teams
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
Understanding of program costs, revenue recognition, profit, cash and collections
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Previous experience in Program Control
Experience Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer, and Cobra
Ability to challenge and improve knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies
Ability to present well to teams
Ability to develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers