Mission Area Finance Manager IV (Tactical Solutions)

About the role

This is a key role within TS Finance Leadership Team, reporting to the TS Finance Director. 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.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of finance staff, ensuring adequate development, training, and capabilities to support and deliver objectives in support of the TS business.
• Track financial salients, update forecasts, report progress/perform variance analysis, and make recommendations to business leadership, as appropriate.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements

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.

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.

Qualifications

Full-Time Salary Range: $157911 - $268449

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

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.