Serco

Sr. Manager Business Finance

Serco$108K — $130K *
Aerospace & Defense
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 10+ years or Master's degree with 8+ years in finance/program control
  • 6+ years of team leadership experience
  • In-depth knowledge of government contracting regulations and compliance
  • Experience with various contract vehicles (e.g., FFP, T&M)
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and familiarity with Deltek Costpoint preferred
  • Ability to maintain a DoD Secret security clearance

Responsibilities

  • Oversee contract-level financial support and analysis
  • Lead DSO reviews and monthly end close meetings
  • Analyze complex project financial data and advise management
  • Review monthly accruals and ensure compliance with GAAP
  • Develop pricing strategies for new business proposals
  • Conduct financial variance reporting and lead reviews with executives
  • Support Program Managers with comprehensive cost and funding analysis

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous vacation and sick leave, flexible work arrangements
  • 401(k) plan with employer matching
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional benefits including pet insurance and legal assistance
  • Parental leave benefits and Employee Assistance Plan
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to serve as key partner and report directly to the Director of Business Finance in overseeing the financial management of a $600M Operational Business Unit supporting complex Department of Defense programs. This role provides hands-on leadership to a team of 25 program finance professionals, ensuring high-quality financial analysis, forecasting, compliance, and program execution support. The selected candidate will help drive financial strategy, strengthen operational performance, and enhance decision-making across the Business Unit by delivering timely insights, improving financial processes, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative finance organization.

This role calls for a well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Key attributes we are seeking for this role include both the willingness to dig deeply into details, as well as the ability to assess the big picture. The selected individual will consistently demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new information. The successful candidate will have a strong management and program control background with significant experience in government contracting.

Location preferences: Orlando, Fl.(with Hybrid work options) Orwill consider Full Time Telework - (if the right candidate) (Preferred Eastern Time Zone).

In this role you will:
  • Provide subject matter expertise in program control & reporting to include delivery of contract-level financial support and analysis (project accounting, project planning, EACs, etc.)
  • Lead the Daily Sales Outstanding (DSO) Reviews and monthly end close process / meetings.
  • Review and Approval monthly accruals
  • Be responsible for providing financial support to Management in the preparation and analysis of complex project financial data and other complex contract, project or business-related tasks.
  • Analyze profit risks and opportunities and advise management on the optimal path forward.
  • Provide proposal pricing strategies and support new business activities.
  • Lead the monthly revenue recognition cycle with a focus on accurate and compliant revenue recognition methods.
  • Support the monthly business cadence of both the operational and finance organizations, including participating in and supporting meetings and program reviews.
  • Create monthly financial variance reporting; prepare and lead monthly financial reviews with Executive leadership.
  • Provide cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to Program Managers including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets and schedules.
  • Provide finance inputs for project set up in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements.
  • Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contribution in working resolution with PM, Contracts, Procurement and Finance/Accounting.
  • Oversee preparation of subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP and internal policies to ensure that the project's cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.
  • Lead cash management activities throughthe active monitoring contract billed and unbilled status, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Act as liaison between operations and other administrative support organizations on financial issues. Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and customers as required.
  • Support both internal and external audit requirements, including government compliance.


To be successful in this role you will have:
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret security clearance (Post Employment)
    • U.S Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 10 years of finance and program control experience in a government contracting environment
    • OR a Master's degree with minimum 8 years of finance and program control experience in a government contracting environment
  • Minimum 6 years of experience leading and developing a team
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team with a focus on high professional standards, strong follow-up and successful project execution
  • Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, DCAA compliance and audits, and accounting and finance principles
  • Must be versed in various contract vehicles, i.e., CPAF, CPFF, LOE, FPLOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, etc.
  • Working knowledge of Service Contract Act requirements, CAS and FAR
  • Advanced Proficiency in MS Excel required
  • Ability to travel occasionally (10% or less) within the United States

Additional desired skills and experience:
  • Advanced knowledge of Deltek Costpoint Project and Revenue modules strongly preferred
  • Experience using Oracle EPM, SmartView and MS Power BI preferred


Pay Transparency

Our Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Salary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.Benefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Robust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
  • 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
  • Tuition reimbursement program
  • Life insurance and disability coverage
  • Optional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
  • Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits
  • Employee Assistance Plan


To review all Serco benefits please visit: https://careers.serco-na.com/us/en/about-us.

Serco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: [email protected].

About Serco

Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
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50,000 employees
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Founded
1988

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