BAE Systems

Dir II- Finance

BAE Systems$150K — $180K *
Finance & Insurance
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree and 12 years of experience, or Master's degree with equivalent experience.
  • Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, diverse teams.
  • Experience in strategic proposal development and navigating complex business issues.
  • Strong proficiency in financial forecasting, compliance, and controls.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Secret Clearance or the ability to obtain it shortly after hire.
  • Experience with Department of Defense contracting.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as a trusted advisor to the VP/GM and leadership team, delivering finance and business services.
  • Analyze financial performance, comparing actual outcomes with planned results and forecasts.
  • Direct business-wide performance reviews and management reporting, including a 5-year integrated business plan.
  • Collaborate with program teams to identify and mitigate execution risks and capture opportunities.
  • Proactively address business issues during program execution with innovative solutions.
  • Ensure compliance with established financial controls and review processes.
  • Meet internal and external customer needs while achieving company and product line goals.
  • Lead and develop finance personnel across multiple locations to support a dynamic business environment.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health and wellness programs.
  • Professional development and training opportunities.
  • Flexible work arrangements.
  • Retirement planning assistance and investment options.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Director II- Finance
Fast Labs


This role has the unique opportunity to drive the future of financial performance within world-class research and microelectronics production organization. Successful candidates must have the ability to lead a team and work collaboratively with their functional and business area partners to drive business execution and efficient growth in their business area.

Job Description:
The Finance Director is responsible for all finance activities within the FAST Labs business area in the AMS segment. The position will report directly into the AMS VP of Finance and acts as a strategic partner to the VP/GM of Fast Labs and within the FAST Labs leadership team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the full spectrum of fiduciary responsibilities and is a full business partner to the FAST Labs business area. The position provides leadership and guidance in areas of program execution, financial forecasting and reporting, investment recommendations, compliance, and internal controls. This position will also play a key role in assisting the VP/GM and Deputy VP/GM with strategic planning and organizational optimization in a very dynamic environment.

Primary duties and responsibilities include:
  • As a trusted business advisor to the VP/GM and FAST Labs leadership team, the role will deliver a broad range of finance and business services in support of new business capture, contract execution, investment & expense management, financial reporting and analysis and compliance and controls.
  • Provide analysis of financial performance for business leaders, including comparison of actual results against planned results and financial data for forecasts.
  • Direct the program's monthly business-wide review of performance and management reporting, as well as for the 5-year integrated business plan.
  • Partner with the program teams to influence the development of proposals to ensure program execution risks and opportunities are identified and mitigated or secured
  • Anticipate needs and proactively formulate solutions that address and influence the resolution of business issues encountered during the execution of captures and programs of all types and complexity.
  • Maintain a strong, compliant financial control environment through process review and data analysis. Ensure finance within business area operates in compliance with all established policies and procedures.
  • 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.
  • Lead a team of finance personnel located in multiple locations, including the recruitment, retention, training, development and optimization of a workforce that can successfully deliver and adapt to the evolving needs of the dynamic business environment in which it competes, and achieve the strategic and annual performance objectives of the organization.
  • This role demands engaged leadership skills and the ability to influence, shape and lead.


Required Skills and Education

  • Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or Masters' Degree and equivalent experience.
  • Proficiency in leading, developing, recruiting and retaining high functioning, diverse teams.
  • Demonstrated experience in strategic proposal development, navigating and influencing successful outcomes on complex business issues, development & review of financial forecasting and demonstrated understanding of financial compliance and controls.
  • Ability to partner and influence internal and external stakeholders, including leadership at all levels.
  • Secret Clearance - or at minimum, ability to quickly obtain it shortly after starting in role.
  • DoD Contracting experience


Preferred Skills and Education

  • Top Secret Clearance
  • Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
  • Experience working with various contracting vehicles and program types

About BAE Systems

BAE Systems plc is a British multinational arms, security, and aerospace company. It is among the world's largest defense contractors, with over 85,000 employees and operations in over 40 countries. BAE Systems is involved in the design, development, and manufacture of a wide range of products and services, including military aircraft, naval ships, and land vehicles. The company also provides a range of cybersecurity and intelligence services. BAE Systems has a long history, dating back to the 19th century, and has been involved in many major defense projects. Visit baesystems.com for more information.
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