Level 3 Communications, Inc

Manager, Program Finance

Level 3 Communications, Inc$100K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience, or 7 years with a Graduate Degree, or 13 years of pertinent experience in lieu of a degree.
  • Experienced team leader with a focus on talent development.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for team inspiration and stakeholder collaboration.
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to perform financial calculations for budget analysis.
  • Critical thinker; detail-oriented and organized, able to multi-task with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Partner with the General Manager to manage P&L and performance metrics.
  • Communicate financial performance insights across functions.
  • Present financial metrics to executive leadership for strategic planning and reviews.
  • Oversee compliance with federal regulations and project completion estimates.
  • Analyze key drivers of financial forecasts on a weekly basis.
  • Drive process improvements and foster a culture of continuous improvement in the finance team.
  • Define and track KPIs to measure and enhance organizational performance.

Benefits

  • Career growth opportunities focused on talent development.
  • Collaborative work environment emphasizing teamwork and results.
  • Opportunity to lead a finance team within a forward-thinking organization.
  • Access to continuous improvement training and professional development.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Manager, Program Finance

Job Code: 41152

Job Location : Orlando, Florida

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Propulsion Systems, Strategic Systems Programs is seeking a Manager in Program Finance. This individual is responsible for leading a finance organization within a business area. Responsibilities include partnering with the business area general manager to provide financial guidance, strategy, forecasting, and business management. They will play a key role in the development of the program finance team with a focus on talent development and employee engagement. They will foster a culture of continuous improvement and provide clarity and guidance on company policies. We are seeking an experienced team leader with the ability to recruit and develop talent to meet the needs of the business. Must possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills to be able to inspire a team and collaborate with key functional stakeholders including Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Contracts, and Engineering. Ideal candidate must be a critical thinker who is detail oriented, organized and capable of multi-tasking and the ability to work with minimal day-to-day supervision. Successful candidates will demonstrate an aptitude for efficiency, problem-solving, and resourcefulness, with a commitment to quality.

Essential Functions:
  • Act as a partner to the Business Area General Manager to assume responsibility for P&L Ownership of performance metrics including orders, sales, operating income, and Free Cash Flow (FCF).
  • Communicates within and outside their function to explain and influence financial performance.
  • Develop and present key financial metrics to executive leadership for the Joint Strategic Plan (JSP), Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Monthly Financial Reviews (MFR).
  • Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
  • Oversee Estimate of Completions (EACs) and profit impact assessments
  • Develop and present various ad hoc analysis and reports required to support Program Management Team and Sr. Management
  • Ensure full compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS standards for projects with Gov't/DCMA reporting requirements
  • Provide weekly analysis and status of key drivers to financial forecasts.
  • Focus on talent development and employee engagement. Establish clear performance goals and expectations for team members. Ensure periodic check-ins to status performance.
  • Plan resources effectively to meet organizational demands and improvement initiatives.
  • Drive process improvements in line with business objectives. Foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for the organization. Track monthly and quarterly performance to measure continuous improvement.
  • Collaborate with proposal teams to ensure future business is priced appropriately. Understand risks and opportunities to the pricing submissions.
  • Ensure clear communication and implementation of policies within the program finance team.
  • Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
  • Effective interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Ability to obtain US Secret Clearance.


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 Qualifications:
  • Experience leading and developing a team of financial professionals.
  • Demonstrated strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
  • Demonstrated expertise in Earned Value Management ANSI/EIA-748 standards and processes
  • Experience working in manufacturing environment with ERP/MRP systems
  • Experience with financial forecasting (sales, profit, awards, cash)
  • Experience with risk management, financial management
  • Experience with customer/management reporting
  • Knowledge of ASC606 Revenue Recognition
  • Proficiency with Excel, Oracle, Hyperion and Microsoft Office
  • Familiarity with Contract Compliance and Negotiation
  • Ability to accurately perform financial calculations used in cost/budget analysis
  • Proficiency with the use of imported and/or exported data


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