Manager, Program Finance

Job Title: Manager Program Finance

Job Code: 41271

Job Location: Salt Lake City UT

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Onsite off-work every other Friday)

Job Description:

We are seeking a Manager Program Finance to play a visible leadership role supporting a high-growth business area within a fast-paced defense environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who wants to influence strategy shape business outcomes and develop high-performing teams while partnering closely with Program Management and cross-functional leaders.

In this role you will serve as a trusted business partner to program and division leadership helping drive financial performance across numerous large and varied programs. You will lead a team of Program Finance Analysts strengthen financial planning and execution and provide the insight needed to support program health operational excellence and long-term growth. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while expanding your leadership strategic finance and program execution expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Lead and develop a team of Program Finance Analysts fostering a collaborative growth-oriented culture focused on performance accountability and career development.
• Partner with Program Managers Business Area Directors and cross-functional teams to establish and maintain program financial plans aligned with strategic and operational objectives.
• Drive financial strategy and execution across programs with focus on Orders Revenue Profit and Cash Flow.
• Own and oversee core program finance deliverables including external customer reporting and internal financial forecasts.
• Develop and manage time-phased budgets integrated schedules and forecasting processes to ensure strong cost and schedule performance.
• Lead development of quarterly EACs and weekly monthly and quarterly financial performance reports.
• Monitor program performance and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends risks and opportunities early.
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership to improve program financial outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Advise program teams on adherence to finance policies and the support of internal and external audits.
• Contribute to new business efforts by helping shape financial strategies and business case structures for pursuits.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelors Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience or;
• Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience or;
• In lieu of a degree a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in Program Finance.
• Strong experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• Experience with COBRA and SAP.
• Experience supporting U.S. Government FAR-based programs.
• Experience leading or supervising teams.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.

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