Finance Director II - Weapons Systems

Job Description

The BAE Systems finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. An experienced Program Finance Director is sought to join the BAE Systems Weapons Systems (WS) Finance Team.
This position leads a large finance team supported by 4 finance managers who are experienced professionals supporting discrete lines of business in the WS organization across multiple sites. Primary contracts in the WS organization support Domestic and International Naval Guns, Submarine & Propulsor, VLS Canisters, and Advanced Munitions directorates. The WS organization is on a growth trajectory, and we are looking for an inspiring and engaging Finance Director to lead the team and drive cross-functional collaboration and support to all program team members.
This position will be required to be on-site at a Combat Mission Systems location with flexibility to support a hybrid working schedule (3 required days on-site). Locations of consideration are Maple Grove, Minnesota; Sterling Heights, Michigan; Louisville, Kentucky; and York, Pennsylvania.

Specific Roles And Responsibilities Include

Leverages experience to guide program finance managers through periods of rapid growth and complex programs
Works with the IPMT (Integrated Program Management Team) lead to identify process and tool improvements for the WS business
Develops strong team collaboration among program finance managers and CMS finance leaders
Ensures work product delivered to the CMS Finance Director has been reviewed and mistakes are minimized
Engages and collaborates with Product Line Directors to ensure finance team is meeting the needs of the business
Develops and maintain a strong pipeline of financial leaders
Acts as a conduit for the BS&S (Business Systems and Solutions) team to help drive priorities for finance processes, tools, training, and development
Develops, directs plans and forecasts, and analyzes financial performance on programs within the portfolio
Liaison for Program Management with FP&A and Accounting functions
Conducts program financial analyses to forecast and evaluate financial plans
Collects data on revenues, costs, investments, cash flow, and profits
Generates reports, performs analysis of trends, and assesses risks and opportunities

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Bachelor's Degree and 12 years work experience or equivalent experience
Experience in Finance Management
Experience in Program Finance, Program Controls, and/or Earned Value Management System (EVMS) guidelines
Experience in People Management, including advising, training, and mentoring staff
Experience in a matrixed environment, interfacing with high-level internal and external leadership
Strong analytical skills in understanding technical, cost, and schedule requirements on proposals and programs
Self-motivated with a bias for action, process/results oriented
Ability to strategically approach financial planning and investment recommendations
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with diverse work teams
Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

Ability to obtain a Security Clearance
Experience with project forecasting and analysis in a manufacturing and/or defense contracting environment
Ability to work independently and meet deadlines, including working in a semi-structured environment with the skill to develop and implement new processes and procedures
Ability to effectively communicate and work with both technical and non-technical staff
Change agent, drives process improvements
Understanding of Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)

Pay Information
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.

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services

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.
The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.