Program Finance Manager; Hardware Programs

Position: Program Finance Manager (Hardware Programs)
Worker Type Regular Job  Description Summary The  Program Finance Manager (Hardware Programs) brings both a strategic and operational focus to the Finance team for program planning and financial operations, with a particular emphasis on delivery of solid financial plans and improved compliance and controls. This role will partner closely with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Finance leadership to evaluate product profitability, manage budgets, analyze costs, and support informed business decisions throughout the product lifecycle.

In this role, one provides financial guidance based on organizational goals and company policy.

The ideal candidate combines strong financial and analytical skills with an understanding of hardware products, manufacturing economics, inventory, and cross-functional operations.

Position Responsibilities Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting, preparation of monthly financial information in support of reviews by Senior Management for hardware product line.

Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations. Monitors and ensures implementation of financial policies (including but not limited to: Revenue Recognition, Timekeeping, Cost, Inventory, Estimating System compliance, etc). Provides day-to-day financial direction to product line management

Supports internal and external audits. Continually reviews and challenges program Estimates at Complete (EAC), ensuring appropriate profit margins are recognized. Identifies, analyzes, and monitors issues that affect profitability, growth, and productivity

Oversees program cost control activities; understand and participate in the control of costs and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost/schedule control system

Oversees the preparation of budgets and schedules for specific programs and financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis

Supports Indirect Department Budgeting for the assigned departments including utilization reviews and detailed variance analysis

Supports Proposal activity for new captures including negotiations while working with home office proposal / costing team to develop compliant price / cost volumes

Assists in the development of detailed integrated master Program Schedules for on-contract, internal research and development & new captures

Works on issues of diverse scope where analysis of situation or data requires evaluation of variety of factors, including an understanding of current business trends. Acts as advisor to subordinates to meet schedules and/or resolve technical problems

Works with Cost Accounting to develop and maintain a working knowledge of Bills of Material (BOMs), including the relationship between product configuration, material content, quantities, and associated costs, to support accurate financial analysis and product cost assessments.

Partners with subcontractors and Supply Chain to understand and assess cost variances for key components and services, identifying the underlying drivers and potential implications for product cost and profitability

Translates product cost variances, supplier changes, and supply chain constraints into financial and business impacts, including implications for business plans, forecasts, margins, and overall program performance

Makes sound business impact assessments and recommendations when complete or reliable information is not available, applying financial judgment, available data, and an understanding of operational and commercial considerations to inform timely decisions

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or…