Program Finance Manager
Camden, NJ
Direct Placement
Up to $165k yearly
Relocation Assistance Available
Excellent Benefit Package
Primary Purpose
We are seeking a Manager in Program Finance. This individual is responsible for leading a finance organization within a business area. Responsibilities include partnering with the business area general manager to provide financial guidance, strategy, forecasting, and business management. They will play a key role in the development of the program finance team with a focus on talent development and employee engagement. They will foster a culture of continuous improvement and provide clarity and guidance on company policies. We are seeking an experienced team leader with the ability to recruit and develop talent to meet the needs of the business. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to inspire a team and collaborate with key functional stakeholders including Program Management, Operations, and Engineering. Ideal candidate must be a critical thinker who is detail oriented, organized and capable of multi-tasking and the ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a commitment to quality.
Major Duties & Responsibilities
- Act as a partner to the Business Area General Manager to assume responsibility for P&L Ownership of performance metrics including orders, sales, operating income, and Free Cash Flow (FCF).
- Articulate financial insights and recommendations clearly to senior leadership and other key stakeholders
- Communicate effectively with key stakeholders cross functionally to influence financial performance.
- Develop and present key financial metrics to executive leadership for the Joint Strategic Plan (JSP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Monthly Financial Reviews (MFR).
- Provide weekly analysis and status of key drivers to financial forecasts.
- Actively recruit and develop the talent of program financial analysts. Focus on onboarding new hires with an emphasis on training and development.
- Focus on talent development and employee engagement. Establish clear performance goals and expectations for team members. Ensure periodic check-ins to status performance.
- Plan resources effectively to meet organizational demands and improvement initiatives.
- Drive process improvements in line with business objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
- Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the organization. Track monthly and quarterly performance to measure continuous improvement.
- Collaborate with proposal teams to ensure future business is priced appropriately. Understand risks and opportunities to the pricing submissions.
- Ensure clear communication and implementation of policies within the program finance team.
- Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field and a minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
- Experience in leading finance teams within the defense sector, including overseeing complex financial operations and driving strategic financial initiatives.
- Proven success in adapting financial practices to meet evolving industry regulations and conditions.
- Experience in leading finance teams through periods of change and transformation.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
- 9-13 years experience and demonstrated understanding and using Earned Value Management concepts and processes.
- Ability to obtain a Security Clearance which requires US citizenship.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience using SAP
- Knowledge of ASC606 Revenue Recognition
- Advanced Microsoft Excel Skill
We are an EOE.
If interested, please contact
Jeena Swope
