Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Mission Area Finance Manager in support of our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Tactical Solutions (TS) business. This is a key role within TS Finance Leadership Team, reporting to the TS Finance Director and will serve as the finance lead supporting one of the mission areas within TS and will assume responsibility for financial matters within that area.

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a team of finance staff, ensuring adequate development, training, and capabilities to support and deliver objectives in support of the TS business.
• In coordination with FP&A, track financial salients, update forecasts, report progress/perform variance analysis, and make recommendations to business leadership, as appropriate. Be a true finance partner to the mission area director.
• Support business operating rhythms, including any new processes for operating reviews and KPI tracking. Collaborate with business on strategic planning initiatives.
• Monitor business area project lists monthly to ensure correct project accounting & closeout activities are sufficient.
• Lead the financial aspects of the Request for Bid Approval (RBA) process and serve as key member of contract negotiations team, as applicable.
• Provide financial leadership and review of SOA, Fireform, and Strategic inventory requests.
• Lead the Estimate at Complete (EAC) quarterly reviews and monthly Business Area Reviews (BAR).
• Track Mission Area budgets ensuring any supplemental requests are supported by a sound business case.
• Provide financial leadership of the annual 5-year Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
• Ensure consistency in financial practices across programs and ensure synthesis and alignment.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor's degree in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master's Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people and team-building skills.
• Excellent financial and business management skills.
• Integrity and the ability to influence leaders.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to step up in support of business needs.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Advance Degree.
• 15 or more years of relevant experience, Aerospace and Defense (A&D) or similar government contracting environment.
• CPA, CMA, CFA or other equivalent financial certificate/license.

Benefits Information

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.

Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.