Program Finance Manager - Defense

Direct Hire - Full Time position in Camden, NJ
Position

An excellent position with a large defense technology company delivering innovative mission solutions

* Program Finance Manager - Defense *

Please apply ONLY if you 9+ years of relevant experience

United States Citizenship is required due to government contract requirement; we are unable to sponsor at this time.

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field
• 9+ years of relevant experience (7 with Master's, 13 with no degree)
• 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.
• 9+ years experience and demonstrated understanding and using Earned Value Management concepts and processes.
• Ability to obtain a Security Clearance which requires US citizenship.
• Experienced team leader with the ability to recruit and develop talent to meet the needs of the business.

We are looking for a Manager, Program Finance. This individual is responsible for leading a finance organization within a business area.

• Experience using SAP
• Knowledge of ASC
  606 Revenue Recognition
• Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills

• Partnering with the business area general manager to provide financial guidance, strategy, forecasting, and business management.
• Play a key role in the development of the program finance team with a focus on talent development and employee engagement.
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement and provide clarity and guidance on company policies.
• 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.
• 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.

Please send resume to  - Amarx Search, Inc.

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