Senior Bid and Project Controller

Senior Bid & Project Controller

Irvine CA or Orlando FL (Hybrid)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for a Bid & Project Controller (Financial Analyst) to act as a Finance Business Partner for small large & critical programs as well as new bids to support the Finance Bid & Program Management Sales and Executive Teams in a variety of tasks.

In this position you will also be responsible for financial planning and analysis budgeting forecasting variance analysis project tracking bid & proposal finance financial engineering completing periodic reports and general program tasks as identified by Thales Leadership.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Responsible for program reviews: planning tracking analysis and reporting on projects of varying contract type size complexity and level of risk. Build scenario analysis to explain the financial impacts whenever requested; Highlight / manage program risks and opportunities in conjunction with Program Managers; Partner with all levels of the Programs Department and Bid Finance to ensure robust financials and operational governance from project set up through to project delivery.
• Supporting Sales and Bid Management by making financial assessments on new opportunities and qualifying the return on investment through scenario analysis; Supporting the Thales bid gate 0-3 process to ensure that all financial processes are adhered to and validated in accordance with documented procedures of Thales Group.
• Deliver program financials within contractual baselines: full scope of programs captured and risks/opportunities are identified; Prepare program financial baselines - Initial budget validate changes and maintain updated business plans over the life of each program with appropriate tracking of assumptions and related variances analysis.
• Forecasting for all monthly and multi-year budgets (MYB) to include revenue and gross margin for all programs in his/her project portfolio; Ensure all costs against programs and departments are properly recorded reconciled and analyzed.
• Coordinate with Program Management Finance Accounts Receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms : billing credit rebate; Evaluate and assess program contingencies and program efficiency metrics reviewing trends and providing forward looking analysis.
• Accountable for ensuring all program financials are consistent with all internal policies & procedures; Support internal and external auditors reviews and ensures that full documentation and account reconciliations including but not limited to program estimates at completion are provided in a timely manner.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting with 5 years of relevant accounting or finance related experience or a Masters degree in Finance or Accounting with 4 years of relevant accounting or finance related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience; Financial analysis and financial modeling experience budgeting forecasting and planning required.
• Prior experience working with Bids and/or Program finance prior experience with principles of revenue and cost recognition and deferral and financial statements Prior experience on risk assessment risk management and mitigation for P&L and Balance Sheet required.
• Financial Systems (i.e. SAP Primavera or similar) experience strong computer skills (Microsoft Office) including advanced Microsoft Excel and Access knowledge and experience required.
• Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced environment with changing priorities; Ability to work autonomously as a lead and provide sound financial advice to Program Management & Bid Management.
• Excellent judgment planning and organizational skills; Analytical rigor and detail orientation with strong time management skills; Ability to receive general instructions on critical business requirements and to prioritize on key deadlines.
• Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction but receives additional specific instructions from Team Leader for new difficult or special projects/assignments.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

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Special Position Requirements

• Schedule: Core Business Hours Monday-Friday.
• Physical Environment: Typical office environment.
• Travel: Travel is not currently anticipated but if needed is expected to be less than 5% annually.
• Regulatory Compliance Requirements: None.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target is between

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including but not limited to the employees career path history competencies skills and performance as well as the companys annual salary budget the customers program requirements and the companys internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation depending on circumstances not related to an applicants status protected by local state or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents including the following:

Elective Health Dental Vision FSA/HSA Voluntary Life and AD&D Whole Group Life w/LTC Critical Illness Hospital Indemnity Accident Insurance Legal Plan Identity Theft and Pet Insurance

Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match and with no vesting period

Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

Company provided Life Insurance AD&D Disability Employee Assistance Plan and Well-being Program