Job Title: Manager, Program Finance
Job Code: 41271
Job Location: Salt Lake City UT
Job Schedule: 9/80 (Onsite, off-work every other Friday)
Job Description:We are seeking a Manager, Program Finance to play a visible leadership role supporting a high-growth business area within a fast-paced defense environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who wants to influence strategy, shape business outcomes, and develop high-performing teams while partnering closely with Program Management and cross-functional leaders.
In this role, you will serve as a trusted business partner to program and division leadership, helping drive financial performance across numerous large and varied programs. You will lead a team of Program Finance Analysts, strengthen financial planning and execution, and provide the insight needed to support program health, operational excellence, and long-term growth. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while expanding your leadership, strategic finance, and program execution expertise.
Essential Functions:- Lead and develop a team of Program Finance Analysts, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on performance, accountability, and career development.
- Partner with Program Managers, Business Area Directors, and cross-functional teams to establish and maintain program financial plans aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
- Drive financial strategy and execution across programs, with focus on Orders, Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow.
- Own and oversee core program finance deliverables, including external customer reporting and internal financial forecasts.
- Develop and manage time-phased budgets, integrated schedules, and forecasting processes to ensure strong cost and schedule performance.
- Lead development of quarterly EACs and weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports.
- Monitor program performance and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities early.
- Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership to improve program financial outcomes and mitigate risk.
- Advise program teams on adherence to finance policies and the support of internal and external audits.
- Contribute to new business efforts by helping shape financial strategies and business case structures for pursuits.
Required Qualifications:- Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience, or;
- Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or;
- In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Qualifications:- Experience in Program Finance.
- Strong experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
- Experience with COBRA and SAP.
- Experience supporting U.S. Government FAR-based programs.
- Experience leading or supervising teams.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
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