Level 3 Communications, Inc

Manager, Finance

Level 3 Communications, Inc$110K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 9 years or Graduate Degree with 7 years of experience; 13 years of experience may substitute for a degree.
  • Strong expertise in financial reporting and analysis.
  • Proficiency in financial systems such as LN, COBRA, and Hyperion preferred.
  • Solid background in Earned Value Management (EVMS) highly regarded.
  • Experience managing diverse contract types, including Cost Plus and Fixed Price.
  • Excellent communication skills for stakeholder interaction.
  • Ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Lead financial analysis and reporting for program performance metrics.
  • Partner with leadership to drive P&L ownership and monitor costs.
  • Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) collaboratively with teams.
  • Conduct variance analysis for financial results and identify trends.
  • Support audit and compliance requirements effectively.
  • Facilitate internal and external financial deliverables and reporting.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives and talent development.

Benefits

  • Flexible 9/80 work schedule offering every other Friday off.
  • Opportunities for talent development and career growth.
  • Collaborative environment with cross-functional teams.
  • Involvement with major programs requiring advanced financial oversight.
  • Exposure to senior leadership and strategic decision-making.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Finance

Job Code: 41930

Job Location: Bristol, PA

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

Job Description:

In this role, you will lead a team and be responsible for analyzing data, generating financial reports, conducting root cause variance analysis, and providing guidance and outlook on the financial status of your programs to the Integrated Product Team (IPT) and internal senior leadership.

Essential Functions:
  • Act as a partner to the Business Area Director to assume responsibility for P&L Ownership of performance metrics including orders, sales, operating income, and Cash Flow. Monitor and analyze program costs, perform financial analysis for labor, material, subcontract and ODC estimates against budget and forecast.
  • Articulate financial insights and recommendations clearly to leadership and other key stakeholders
  • Prepare Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT.
  • Support major programs including Cost Plus, with contractual Earned Value (EVMS) reporting requirements.
  • Preparation of EV deliverables, variance analysis for both internal management and customer.
  • Support internal and external audit/compliance requirements
  • Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly and annual sales and cash forecasting process.
  • Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates.
  • Review weekly labor/material charges and perform necessary cost transfers.
  • Prepare backup costing support for Fixed Price, Cost Plus and T&M monthly customer billings.
  • Drive process improvements in line with business objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Focus on talent development and employee engagement. Establish clear performance goals and expectations for team members. Ensure periodic check-ins to status performanceAbility to obtain a US security clearance


Qualifications:
• Bachelor's Degree with 9 years prior experience, Graduate Degree with 7 years prior experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

  • Experience using LN, COBRA, Hyperion, web reports/queries and advanced Excel skills highly preferred
  • Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) is highly a preferred
  • Experience with multiple contract types (CPFF, CPIF, FPIF, FFP, T&M etc.) is desired.
  • Proficient with Microsoft applications
  • Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communications skills
  • Ability to multi-task and work ad-hoc requests on short notice


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