Finance Manager Security Clearance

Position: Finance Manager 3 with Security Clearance
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START:
Yes CLEARANCE TYPE:
Secret TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Manager Finance 3 located onsite in our Melbourne, FL office. The selected candidate will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes for the Division. This role requires a solid understanding and working knowledge of financial planning and reporting and involves day-to-day supervision, guidance, and development to a team of financial analysts.

The selected candidate will coordinate and work closely with Division and Sector leadership, financial planning and reporting teams, and other functions across the organization, to complete the below activities and strategic objectives. Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
* Financial Planning (Annual Operating Plan/Long Range Strategic Plan and monthly forecasting), Analysis, and Reporting in accordance with company policy, GAAP and SOX requirements

* Financial reporting & financial statement analysis (Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statement)

* Provide financial variance analysis, business analysis, and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses

* Support Treasury / Cash forecasting

* Coordinate responses to ad hoc requests from Sector or Corporate

* Support process and Tools improvement initiatives/Digital Transformation for business management Leadership:
* Strong communication and relationship skills with internal stakeholders and cross-functional colleagues

* Partnership with the Corporate, Sector, Division and BU business management / finance teams

* On-boarding, motivation, development, and supervision of other staff members within the broader team Basic Qualifications
* Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience in business management, finance, and/or accounting - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of related experience

* Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent

* Familiarity with business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such a Long Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan

* Working knowledge of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)

* Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment

* Ability to work across cross functional teams to complete deliverables

* Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel

* Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.

Preferred Qualifications:

* Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience

* Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

* Cognos experience

* FAR/DFARS experience

* Program cost control / program finance

* Experience interfacing with executive leadership We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you? Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company.

Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career.

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