Job Description You don’t see it, but it’s there. Our employees work on the world’s most advanced electronics –from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you’ll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry’s most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our dynamic workforce, we’re innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment, including a hybrid work schedule and 9/80 work calendar, provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life. We put our customers first –exemplified by our missions: “We Protect Those Who Protect Us®” and “We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™.” Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems.
The Program Finance Manager is a leadership position, responsible for the leadership and financial stewardship for the
Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) product area within the Adaptive Communications and Sensing (AC&S) product line within the Command, Control, Communications and Computers Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance Systems (C4ISRS) business area of BAE Systems Electronic Systems sector. With revenue approaching $500m expected over the 5 year planning period, the NTCDL product area is a major contributor to AC&S. The successful candidate will provide leadership to finance professionals at all career levels, actively contribute to the operational execution of the business, and serve as an integral member of the NTCDL product area and Finance leadership teams.
Primary duties and responsibilities include:- Lead finance personnel located in Wayne NJ, including the recruitment, retention, training, development and optimization of a workforce that can successfully deliver and adapt to the evolving needs of the product area and dynamic business environment in which it competes.
- You will identify opportunities for process and systems improvements to enhance performance of job area. Problems typically involve consideration of multiple issues, job areas, or specialties. Problems are generally solved through creative solutions, drawing from prior experience and in-depth analysis of issues.
- Deliver a broad range of finance and business services in support of new business capture, contract execution, investment, financial reporting and analysis and compliance and controls.
- Influence the development of proposals to ensure program execution risks and opportunities are identified and mitigated in partnership with program office counterparts.
- Ensure that the needs of all internal and external customers are met, and that the goals and objectives of the company, business area and product line are fully supported and achieved.
- Interface with business area and product line leadership teams, as well as other key personnel and stakeholders as required.
Required Education, Experience, & Skills - Bachelor's Degree and 8 years work experience or Masters' Degree and equivalent experience.
- Experience in leading and developing high functioning, dynamic teams.
- Experience in development & review of financial forecasting and demonstrated understanding of financial compliance and controls.
- DoD Contracting experience
- Earned Value (EVMS) reporting.
- Establishing cadence for monthly, quarterly and yearly financial cycles
- Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a changing environment.
- Ability to partner with all functions.
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills - Strong Interpersonal and Communication Skills
- Self-motivated with the demonstrated ability to proactively solve problems and issues in a timely manner with minor supervision.
- Experience with a financial forecasting system, such as Hyperion.
- Experience with a financial ERP system such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP
- Experience with Earned Value Management tools, such as Cobra
- Experience working with various contracting vehicles and program types.
Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $127002 - $215904
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.
About BAE Systems Electronic Systems BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
