Senior Finance Manager

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Our client, a mission-critical defense organization supporting national security initiatives, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, FP&A to lead enterprise-level financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role serves as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership, translating operational complexity into actionable financial insight.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning across programs, contracts, and corporate functions
• Partner closely with executive leadership, program management, and operations to align financial strategy with mission objectives
• Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and KPIs covering revenue, margin, cost structure, and cash flow
• Drive deep variance analysis across contracts, indirect rates, headcount, and program performance
• Support pricing, bids, and proposals by providing financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment
• Oversee financial modeling for growth initiatives, new awards, and strategic investments
• Analyze cost drivers, program economics, and operating leverage to support profitability and scalability
• Ensure financial planning processes are compliant with government contracting requirements and internal controls
• Mentor and develop FP&A team members, fostering a high-performing, analytically rigorous finance organization

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance; MBA preferred
• 8–12+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience
• Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of program finance, indirect rates, and contract economics
• Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills
• Ability to communicate clearly with senior executives and non-finance stakeholders
• Experience supporting executive leadership and board-level reporting

Location:

Arlington, VA

Salary: $ – $ (annual)