Finance Manager I - Hybrid

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Finance Manager I to join the AMPV Program Finance team for the York CAS segment of the Platforms & Services Combat Vehicles business in York, Pennsylvania. Selected candidate will serve as the financial business partner for the AMPV family of programs, assisting the program manager and program teams with developing program baselines, monitoring performance, investigating root causes of program performance variances, assisting program managers in development of corrective action plans to address and mitigate program variances. The selected candidate will provide financial decision support to key stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution.
Primary job responsibilities consist of:
Lead a team of employees and assume financial responsibility for your product line
Provides tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity. The Principal Financial Analyst must have the ability to work independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment
Utilizes strong communication skills to interface with Program Management Organization (PMO) team and others including; project managers, technical staff, subcontractors and customers in support of PMO activities
Responsible project start-up and close-out as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program
Supports project execution by performing financial analysis and other program support related to the technical and business resources needed to achieve program objectives; includes pre- and post-award project activities from inception through closeout
Develops and reviews financial data for inclusion in cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts and variance explanations. Key member in the completion of the operating plan, quarterly, half year, and full year forecast updates requiring participation in cross functional collaboration
Participate in program and project reviews on a regular basis
Ensures compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, TINA, CAS, estimating systems and disclosure statements as well as interprets changes to same for impact on programs
Ensures timely and accurate analysis for QBRs, IBPs, CSRs, and CSDRs

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 8 years Finance and Accounting experience. Work experience considered in lieu of formal education
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
Provide analytical data and recommendations for required improvement
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Basic knowledge of defense contracting regulatory environment (DFARS and CAS)
An affinity for investigating and solving complex financial problems preferred
Ability to work with government regulatory personnel (DCAA and DCMA)
Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
Problem solving and in depth research and analytical skills; Must be detail oriented with meticulous record-keeping skills
Interface with various levels within the organization ranging from Financial Analysts to General Managers and serve as a Strategic Business Partner
Ability to work limited overtime (days, evenings, weekends) to meet business needs
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Master's Degree or some post-graduate work in Finance or Accounting
Experience spanning both financial analysis and accounting
Experience in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment a plus
DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge a plus
Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience a plus
Experience with EV & Power BI

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $107952 - $183518

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but its what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a teammaking a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, youll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repairjust to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.