Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems is a defense, aerospace, and security company focused on protecting national security through advanced electronics and technology solutions. The Finance Manager will lead a small Program Finance team, coordinate financial forecasts and reporting, provide decision support to product line leadership, and oversee planning, investments, and business reviews.
Responsibilities
- Drive and lead the coordination and development of quarterly financial forecasts for the Product Line by coordinating closely with the finance team and the Product Line leadership team
- Work independently, but in a cross-functional team environment
- Provide leadership and mentorship to the finance team and work to develop them in their careers as it relates to understanding financial planning and analysis inclusive of assessing risks and opportunities to the quarterly forecasts and weekly latest looks
- Utilize strong communication skills to interface with the Product Line Leadership Team, Finance Team and Cross-functional team members to ensure financial forecasts are accurate and sound
- Be responsible for the mentoring and coaching of junior finance personnel as it relates to understanding Hyperion and financial forecasting
- Provide leadership and guidance to the finance team relative to the monitoring, controlling and reporting of programs
- Work directly for the Finance Director of the Product Line and act on their behalf, when needed
Skills
- A bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance is required
- Prior experience with Oracle, Hyperion & Smartview
- Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Powerpoint, Word)
- Earned Value (EV) Management Certification and EV Tools
- Must be a self-starter with strong problem-solving, analytical and in-depth research skills. Be self-motivated with a bias for action, process/results oriented
- Have the ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written and take command of a room
- Be able to prioritize and self-manage a multitasked workload in a fast-paced environment in order to meet or exceed commitments to the business
- Make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
- Be detailed oriented and meticulous record-keeping skills
- Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or equivalent experience
- Prior experience with Hyperion and Smartview reporting
- Oracle
- Extremely proficient with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint & Sharepoint
- Ability to work independently and drive tasks to closure with little to no supervision
- Master's Degree
- Solid understanding of Earned Value and management of government contracts
- Proven leadership skills
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement
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