General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

Product Line Finance Manager III

Poway, CA 92064In-Person
Aerospace & Defense
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field; equivalent experience accepted.
  • 11+ years of progressively complex finance or accounting experience, particularly in a government contractor setting.
  • 3+ years of leadership experience in finance roles.
  • Detailed expertise in project planning, execution, and financial forecasting.
  • Strong skills in organizational problem resolution and operational analysis.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
  • Proficient in interpreting complex financial issues and utilizing Earned Value Management System (EVMS) techniques.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the P&L and balance sheet for assigned business area(s).
  • Manage program cost, schedules, earned value, and associated risks.
  • Lead the Program Finance team and oversee Estimates at Completion (EAC) and customer deliverables.
  • Provide financial insights to non-financial managers to aid in decision-making.
  • Develop FP&A financial forecasts, including the annual operating plan and quarterly updates.
  • Collaborate with business leaders to formulate strategic financial plans.
  • Act as a liaison across functions for product line and supporting departments.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead and develop a team in a dynamic environment.
  • Engage with senior leaders and executives in strategic decision-making.
  • Exposure to comprehensive financial operations across various business areas.
  • Opportunity to support and influence the financial performance of significant programs.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Finance leader of business area supporting Product Line leaders and/or global regions. This position drives operational and programmatic financial performance and fiscal accountability within a business portfolio. Leads a team of finance professionals responsible for program planning, execution, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and risk management. Accountable for timely execution of internal and external financial deliverables.

Partners cross-functionally with senior leaders and executives in developing financial plans and ensuring operational and programmatic financial commitments are rooted in sound assumptions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Responsible for P&L and balance sheet for business area(s)
  • Provide management oversight for program cost, schedule, earned value and risk
  • Lead Program Finance, including oversight of EAC development and relevant customer deliverables
  • Provide business insight to non-finance managers
  • Responsible for FP&A financial forecast, including annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts
  • Formulate strategies with business area leaders
  • Serve as cross-functional liaison for product line and supporting functional departments
  • Provide proposal support
  • Support cash management at program and portfolio levels, including Unbilled analysis and At Risk analysis
  • Support internal and external audit responses
  • Manage staff, recruitment, and retention

Job Qualifications

  • Typically requires a Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting. Must have experience in or government contractor environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
  • A minimum of three years of leadership
  • Must demonstrate detailed expertise of project planning, execution and forecasting
  • Experience in organizational and operational problem resolution
  • Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to interpret and explain complex financial issues
  • Experience utilizing EVMS techniques
  • Customer-focused
  • Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required

About General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is a leading designer and manufacturer of remotely piloted aircraft (RPA) systems, radars, and electro-optic and related mission systems, including the Predator® RPA series and the Lynx® Multi-mode Radar. GA-ASI provides long-endurance, mission-capable aircraft with integrated sensor and data link systems required to deliver persistent situational awareness and rapid strike capabilities. The company is headquartered in Poway, California, and has additional offices and facilities around the world.
Learn more about General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc
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14,000 employees
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Founded
1955

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