Mission Area Finance Manager IV (Tactical Solutions)

Job Description

BAE Systems is hiring a Mission Area Finance Manager in support of our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Tactical Solutions (TS) business. This is a key role within TS Finance Leadership Team, reporting to the TS Finance Director and will serve as the finance lead supporting one of the mission areas within TS and will assume responsibility for financial matters within that area.

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead a team of finance staff, ensuring adequate development, training, and capabilities to support and deliver objectives in support of the TS business.
• In coordination with FP&A, track financial salients, update forecasts, report progress/perform variance analysis, and make recommendations to business leadership, as appropriate. Be a true finance partner to the mission area director.
• Support business operating rhythms, including any new processes for operating reviews and KPI tracking. Collaborate with business on strategic planning initiatives.
• Monitor business area project lists monthly to ensure correct project accounting & closeout activities are sufficient.
• Lead the financial aspects of the Request for Bid Approval (RBA) process and serve as key member of contract negotiations team, as applicable.
• Provide financial leadership and review of SOA, Fireform, and Strategic inventory requests.
• Lead the Estimate at Complete (EAC) quarterly reviews and monthly Business Area Reviews (BAR).
• Track Mission Area budgets ensuring any supplemental requests are supported by a sound business case.
• Provide financial leadership of the annual 5-year Integrated Business Plan (IBP).
• Ensure consistency in financial practices across programs and ensure synthesis and alignment.
• Other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent people and team-building skills.
• Excellent financial and business management skills.
• Integrity and the ability to influence leaders.
• Willingness to go above and beyond to step up in support of business needs.

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A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Advance Degree.
• 15 or more years of relevant experience, Aerospace and Defense (A&D) or similar government contracting environment.
• CPA, CMA, CFA or other equivalent financial certificate/license.

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 Space & Mission 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.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.