Senior Manager, Finance

Job Responsibilities

• Serve as a key financial business partner to the SLC General Manager, Operations leadership, Defense Program Management, and AEC Finance Leadership.
• Lead the site's annual operating plan, quarterly forecasts, and monthly outlook processes, ensuring quality, accuracy, and alignment with segment expectations.
• Support new business initiatives, program performance reviews, and strategic planning through financial modeling and data-driven insights.
• Ensure timely completion of monthly financial reporting in accordance with corporate policies and financial controls.
• Lead financial analysis and reporting processes that support sound decision-making, including variance analysis, cost drivers, margin dynamics, and financial risks/opportunities.

Essential Functions

• Hands-on leadership of the site Finance function, overseeing cost accounting, reporting, forecasting, and analysis.
• Ensure accurate EAC/ETC development, trend monitoring, and performance analysis for site programs.
• Maintain forecasting discipline including trend analysis, scenario modeling, and monthly performance reporting.
• Familiarity with government contracting (FAR, CAS, DFARS).
• Lead analysis of program cost and schedule trends, identifying root causes and partnering with functional owners to drive improvement.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial policies, GAAP standards, controls, and audit requirements.
• Provide guidance to Program Managers and operational leadership regarding contract financial performance, program margins, cost management, and forecasting.
• Develop and maintain financial models supporting labor, material, productivity, capital investments, and operational performance.
• Manage integrated reporting for Orders, Sales, EBIT, and Cash, ensuring timely, actionable insights for leadership.
• Support internal and external audit requirements related to financial reporting and internal controls.

Qualifications / Characteristics

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field; MBA or CPA preferred.
• 7+ years progressive finance experience in manufacturing, aerospace, or engineering environments.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver accurate financial results on time in a complex, fast-paced environment.
• Strong business acumen with ability to work across all levels of the organization.
• Prowledge in delivering high-quality results and inspiring a culture of accountability.
• Observed behaviors and demonstrated past performance including persistence and resilience in the face of competing priorities, resource constraints, or operational challenges.
• Ability to build and sustain high-performing teams through development and mentorship.
• Operates with decisiveness, sound judgment, and minimal need for follow-up.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to partner up, down, and across the organization.
• Demonstrated track record of expanding responsibility, increasing impact, and improving team/organizational outcomes.
• Ability to lead by example, coach effectively, and set high standards for performance and results.