Senior Manager, Business Unit Finance (GovCon)

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as the finance lead for a $300M+ portfolio, partnering with business unit leadership to drive financial and operational performance
• Lead forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis, including long-range (1-5 year) strategic financial planning
• Manage and optimize indirect rates and overall financial performance metrics (KPIs)
• Act as a trusted business partner across operations, growth, and functional teams to influence decision-making
• Translate financial insights into actionable strategies that drive revenue growth and margin improvement
• Lead and develop a team of finance professionals, including goal setting, coaching, and career development
• Drive process improvements, financial transformation initiatives, and system enhancements to improve efficiency and user experience
• Support business strategy development, including prioritization of growth opportunities aligned to organizational goals
• Deliver executive-level presentations and provide insights to influence senior leadership decisions

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
• 10-15+ years of experience in Government Contracting (GovCon)
• Strong background in program control / program finance (not solely FP&A)
• Demonstrated experience managing financials for large, complex portfolios ($300M+)
• Proven ability to partner with operations and influence business outcomes
• Experience leading and developing high-performing finance teams
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate data into strategic insights
• Excellent communication, presentation, and executive presence

Desired Skills

• MBA or advanced degree
• Experience in Defense and/or Intelligence sectors
• Familiarity with tools such as Costpoint, Hyperion, and SmartView
• Experience in large GovCon organizations (e.g., Lockheed Martin, Raytheon, Booz Allen, Northrop Grumman, General Dynamics, Leidos, SAIC)