Program Financial Manager

About the role

The Senior Program Finance Analyst leads financial performance and profitability of assigned programs, providing accurate forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic guidance throughout the program lifecycle. This role partners with Program Management and cross-functional teams to improve profitability, mitigate financial risk, and ensure programs achieve customer and business objectives.

Responsibilities

• Financial performance and profitability of assigned programs
• EAC forecasting and financial modeling
• Program cost analysis, labor planning, and variance reporting
• Financial risk identification and mitigation
• Cross-functional financial support for Program Management, Operations, and Engineering
• Continuous improvement of financial forecasting and reporting processes
• Attend monthly program and job cost reviews while providing financial analysis and recommendations
• Identify, communicate, and escalate financial risks to leadership in a timely manner

Essential Functions

• Program Financial Management Lead the development, review, and maintenance of monthly Estimates at Completion (EACs) for assigned programs.
• Analyze program financial performance, including labor, material, overhead, and budget variances.
• Develop Plan vs. Actual reporting and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.
• Provide proactive financial guidance to support profitable program execution and positive cash flow throughout the program lifecycle.
• Support milestone planning and contract scope changes to help maintain positive cash flow and program profitability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You'll Own

Financial performance and profitability of assigned programs

Estimates at Completion (EAC) forecasting and financial modeling

Program cost analysis, labor planning, and variance reporting

Financial risk identification and mitigation

Cross-functional financial support for Program Management, Operations, and Engineering

Continuous improvement of financial forecasting and reporting processes

Attend monthly program and job cost reviews while providing financial analysis and recommendations

Identify, communicate, and escalate financial risks to leadership in a timely manner

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of program financial management, Bills of Material (BOMs), labor costing, scrap analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting
• Experience with Estimates at Completion (EAC), Earned Value Management (EVM), and variance analysis
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or similar platforms
• Experience supporting proposal pricing, revenue recognition, and program financial reporting preferred

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional internal customer support

Software & Tools

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis of large datasets
• Proficiency with Power BI, Microsoft Word, and Outlook
• Experience with ERP reporting and business intelligence tools preferred

Compensation & Benefits

Salary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 (based on experience and skillset)

100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) with 5% Match

Employee Stock Option Program

9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)

Paid Holidays + Generous PTO

$2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws.