Senior Bid and Project Controller

Senior Bid & Project Controller

Irvine, CA or Orlando, FL (Hybrid)

Thales is looking for a Bid & Project Controller (Financial Analyst) to act as a Finance Business Partner for small, large & critical programs, as well as new bids to support the Finance, Bid & Program Management, Sales and Executive Teams in a variety of tasks.

In this position, you will also be responsible for financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, project tracking, bid & proposal finance, financial engineering, completing periodic reports and general program tasks as identified by Thales Leadership.

• Responsible for program reviews: planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Build scenario analysis to explain the financial impacts whenever requested;
  Highlight / manage program risks and opportunities in conjunction with Program Managers;
  Partner with all levels of the Programs Department and Bid Finance to ensure robust financials and operational governance from project set up through to project delivery.
• Supporting Sales and Bid Management by making financial assessments on new opportunities and qualifying the return on investment through scenario analysis;
  Supporting the Thales bid gate 0-3 process to ensure that all financial processes are adhered to and validated in accordance with documented procedures of Thales Group.
• Deliver program financials within contractual baselines: full scope of programs captured and risks/opportunities are identified;
  Prepare program financial baselines - Initial budget, validate changes and maintain updated business plans over the life of each program with appropriate tracking of assumptions and related variances analysis.
• Forecasting for all monthly and multi-year budgets (MYB) to include revenue and gross margin for all programs in his/her project portfolio;
  Ensure all costs against programs and departments are properly recorded, reconciled and analyzed.
• Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Accounts Receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms: billing, credit, rebate;
  Evaluate and assess program contingencies and program efficiency metrics, reviewing trends and providing forward looking analysis.
• Accountable for ensuring all program financials are consistent with all internal policies & procedures;
  Support internal and external auditors' reviews and ensures that full documentation and account reconciliations, including but not limited to, program estimates at completion, are provided in a timely manner.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 5+ years of relevant accounting, or finance related experience or a Master’s degree in Finance or Accounting with 4+ years of relevant accounting or finance related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience;
  Financial analysis and financial modeling experience, budgeting, forecasting, and planning required.
• Prior experience working with Bids and/or Program finance, prior experience with principles of revenue and cost recognition and deferral, and financial statements, Prior experience on risk assessment, risk management and mitigation for P&L and Balance Sheet required.
• Financial Systems (i.e. SAP, Primavera or similar) experience, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), including advanced Microsoft Excel and Access knowledge and experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced environment with changing priorities;
  Ability to work autonomously as a lead and provide sound financial advice to Program Management & Bid Management.
• Excellent judgment, planning and organizational skills;
  Analytical rigor and detail orientation with strong time management skills;
  Ability to receive general instructions on critical business requirements and to prioritize on key deadlines.
• Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but receives additional specific instructions from Team Leader for new,…