Level 3 Communications, Inc

Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Level 3 Communications, Inc$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree with 6+ years of finance experience or Graduate Degree with 4+ years of related experience, or 10+ years in finance without a degree.
  • Preferred MBA or similar advanced degree.
  • Strong Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Proficiency in database analytics to enhance reporting and processes.
  • Excellent communication skills across functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Set up and maintain project records in ERP systems.
  • Prepare and manage financial Estimates at Completion (EACs) with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor and analyze program costs against budgets and forecasts.
  • Perform variance analysis on sales and profit, delivering insights to leadership.
  • Review and adjust labor and material charges as necessary.
  • Support regular forecasting and closing activities.
  • Collaborate with various departments to resolve financial issues and ensure program success.
  • Enhance financial reporting and processes, identifying improvement opportunities.

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule allowing every other Friday off.
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative, cross-functional environment.
  • Potential for professional growth and leadership development.
  • Access to ongoing training and mentorship for junior team members.
Full Job Description
Job Title: Senior Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 44715

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

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

Job Description:

Integrated Vision Solutions (IVS) is looking for a highly motivated program finance professional with strong business acumen to support its Londonderry NH location. This accomplished self-starter would be responsible for analyzing and reporting on all key financial aspects of the site including cost and revenue, partnering closely with Program Management and cross-functional teams to evaluate financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and support execution of program and business objectives. The ideal candidate is a strong program finance professional who can manage complex assignments with general oversight, communicate effectively across functions, and contribute to process improvements that enhance financial performance and reporting.

Essential Functions:
  • Set up and maintain projects, service orders, and production work orders in ERP systems.
  • Prepare and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs) in partnership with cross-functional teams.
  • Monitor program costs and analyze labor, material, subcontract, and ODC performance against budget and forecast.
  • Perform variance analysis for sales, profit, cash, and EAC drivers, and communicate key insights to leadership.
  • Review labor and material charges and coordinate required cost transfers or corrections.
  • Support monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and close activities.
  • Partner with Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to resolve financial issues and support program execution.
  • Support internal financial compliance and customer financial reporting as required.
  • Identify opportunities to improve reporting, forecasting, and financial processes.
  • Provide guidance and support to less experienced team members.


Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience in Finance.


Preferred Additional Skills:
  • MBA or Graduate Degree strongly preferred
  • Ability to communicate effectively across functions and with leadership.
  • Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
  • Proficient in MS Excel and database analytics - to allow continuous improvement on tools and processes (i.e Pivot Tables, Business Intelligence (dashboards))
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills - focus on defining future scenarios and/or operational actions
  • Ability to work collaboratively across departments
  • Familiarity with Cognos, Costpoint and SharePoint, or similar


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