Level 3 Communications, Inc

Lead, Program Finance

Level 3 Communications, Inc$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and 9+ years of experience, or Graduate Degree with 7+ years, or 13+ years of relevant experience without a degree.
  • Experience with Hyperion, PeopleSoft, and Queries preferred, ideally 2-5 years.
  • 6+ years of expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) and financial performance reporting.
  • Proficient interpersonal and leadership skills to engage with a range of stakeholders.
  • Strong problem-solving abilities, able to operate independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial management for a critical program, including budgeting and scheduling.
  • Analyze and assist in the quarterly projections such as Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Estimate to Complete (ETC).
  • Ensure EAC compliance with company policies and recommend corrective actions if needed.
  • Develop and review time-phased budgets, establish key performance metrics, and report on financial irregularities.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers and leadership to guide financial performance throughout the program.
  • Influence financial activities, including strategy development for achieving program financial goals.
  • Work with Integrated Product Team (IPT) members on baselining and change management processes.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allows every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work on critical financial programs with a strong focus on leadership.
  • Chance to collaborate closely with program managers and cross-functional teams.
  • Engagement in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that fosters personal initiative.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Lead, Program Finance

Job Code: 43731

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days - totaling 80 hours worked - and have every other Friday off

Job Description:
The Assured Mission Networks Division is seeking a Program Finance Lead responsible for managing the financial control of a critical program in Melbourne, FL. This role will be responsible for partnering with program managers and cross-functional teams to drive financial program execution, establish and maintain program financial plan, and perform detailed financial analysis to provide insight into cost and schedule health on a program.

Essential Functions:
  • Lead program financials including development of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, Earned Value (EV) data compliance and reporting, cost accounting and overseeing of cost and schedule integration
  • Development of quarterly EACs; analyze/assist in accurate projection of Estimate to Complete (ETC), Estimate at Complete (EAC) and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) data
  • Ensure program EAC adherence to L3 Harris AC-13 and PM-05 policies. Evaluate, make recommendations and implement corrective actions where gaps exist
  • Development and review of time-phased budgets; establishment of key performance metrics and milestones; ongoing reporting of Program(s) cost and schedule variances; investigation of financial irregularities; financial program compliance; prepare milestone invoices and analyze program cash forecast
  • Partner with and provide guidance to Program Managers, Technical Leads, and Division/Sector leadership related to financial performance
  • Responsible for influencing day-to-day execution of all financial activity related to Programs, Proposals, Reviews, including the development of strategies necessary to achieve program financial goals
  • Partner with IPT members to execute baselining, Estimate to Completion (ETC), and change management processes
  • Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to effectively work with people of all levels within the organization
  • Ability to proactively solve complex problems and issues in a timely manner with limited supervision
  • Strong sense of initiative, independence, closure, with ability to navigate multiple priorities within tight-deadlines


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
• 2-5 years of experience with Hyperion, Peoplesoft & Queries.
• 6+ years of experience with EVM, financial performance reporting, internal/customer reporting,
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills set, including the capability to interface and present with internal and external customers and form strong business partnerships with key program leaders.
• Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people of all levels within the organization.
• Self-starter with ability to proactively solve complex problems and issues in a timely manner with limited supervision.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Good organizational skills and capable of prioritizing and executing multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

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