Job Description

You don t see it, but it s there. Our employees work on the world s most advanced electronics from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our diverse and inclusive workforce, we re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment, including a hybrid work schedule and 9/80 work calendar, provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first exemplified by our missions: We Protect Those Who Protect Us and We Innovate For Those Who Move The World. Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.

The Program Finance Manager is a leadership position, responsible for the leadership and financial stewardship for the Tactical DataLinks (TDL) product area within the Adaptive Communications and Sensing (AC&S) product line within the Command, Control, Communications and Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems (C4ISRS) business area of BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector. With annual revenue approaching $200m and significant growth expected over the 5 year planning period, the TDL product area is a major contributor to AC&S. The successful candidate will provide leadership to a team of finance professionals at all career levels, actively contribute to the operational execution of the business, and serve as an integral member of the TDL product area and Finance leadership teams.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:

• Lead a team of finance personnel located in Wayne NJ, including the recruitment, retention, training, development and optimization of a workforce that can successfully deliver and adapt to the evolving needs of the product area and dynamic business environment in which it competes.

• You will identify opportunities for process and systems improvements to enhance performance of job area. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues.

• Deliver a broad range of finance and business services in support of new business capture, contract execution, investment, financial reporting and analysis and compliance and controls.

• Influence the development of proposals to ensure program execution risks and opportunities are identified and mitigated in partnership with program office counterparts.

• Ensure that the needs of all internal and external customers are met, and that the goals and objectives of the company, business area and product line are fully supported and achieved.

• Interface with business area and product line leadership teams, as well as other key personnel and stakeholders as required.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or Masters' Degree and equivalent experience.

• Experience in leading and developing high functioning , diverse teams .

• Experience in development & review of financial forecasting and demonstrated understanding of financial compliance and controls.

• DoD Contracting experience

• Earned Value (EVMS) reporting.

• Establishing cadence for monthly, quarterly and yearly financial cycles

• Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a changing environment.

• Ability to partner with all functions.

• Secret Clearance - or at minimum, ability to quickly obtain it shortly after starting in role.

• Pursuant to a specific U.S. Government contract, selected individual must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills

• Self-motivated with the demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems and issues in a timely manner with minor supervision.

• Experience with a financial forecasting system, such as Hyperion.

• Experience with a financial ERP system such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP

• Experience with Earned Value Management tools, such as Cobra

• Experience working with various contracting vehicles and program types.

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $123360 - $209760

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Manager I, Program Finance (Hybrid) - Wayne, NJ

108179BR

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