Job Description
We are seeking an experienced Finance Manager to partner with the IT on strategic project implementations driving cloud computing and digital capabilities throughout the business. This position plays an important role in driving sector-wide business decisions to optimize performance, increase efficiency and align with business strategy and objectives. The Senior Finance Manager is responsible for financial support of functional cost and expense budgeting, forecasting and reporting, business case analysis and general finance analysis within the BAE Systems’ IT strategic projects. The position reports to the Director of Functional Cost Management.
Our preference is for this individual to work in a hybrid remote format, splitting their time between our offices at 65 Spit Brook Rd., Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate work space. That said, for the right qualified candidate, a full-time remote arrangement may be considered.
In this role, you will:
Act as Business Partner to the IT function, focused on strategic project implementations
Complete business case analyses to support intended projects
Work closely with Leadership teams to establish affordable annual forecasts to support the functions and business needs, working closely with the IT FCM manager to ensure the strategic projects are captured accurately
Lead team to prepare long and short-range forecasts of expense, base, staffing, overhead rates, and capital
Work closely with Functional Cost Management team to develop 5 year Forward Pricing Proposals for use on Government contracts
Frequent, direct interface with IT leaders to support ad hoc requests
Recurring presentations to IT and Sector leadership on financial performance as related to business case performance
Support the IT VP in key initiatives, aligning with the functional strategy and supporting necessary financial activities
A Bachelor's degree in Finance, or a related business discipline, or equivalent experience
8+ years of relevant professional work experience
Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions and leadership in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams
Proven track record of driving transformational changes and improving financial performance
Ability to develop strong working relationships at all levels of the organization
Experience with forecasting, analysis and business case creation
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools
Ability to motivate a team of Finance and IT professionals and foster a culture of continuous improvement
Experience with Hyperion, SmartView, & BI
Understanding of expenses, overhead rates and government accounting