Director 2, Financial Planning/Analysis - Aerospace/Defense

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc.; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace flexibility

Employee clubs (photography, yoga, etc.)

Health and finance workshops

Off-site social events

Discounts to local cultural activities

Job summary

The Charles Stark Draper Laboratory, Inc. in Cambridge, Massachusetts is seeking a Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Treasury to lead enterprise-wide financial planning and optimize cash flow. This strategic role entails working closely with executive leadership and managing a high-performing team.

The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in finance and treasury operations, with a focus on government contracting. Competitive compensation ranges from $180,000 to $340,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in financial management required in a government contractor environment.
• Strong understanding of cash management and financial institution relationships.
• Ability to lead a high-performing team and establish solid financial processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan and five-year integrated business plan processes.
• Provide actionable insights on key drivers of financial performance.
• Manage corporate treasury function including cash management and liquidity.

Skills

Financial analysis

Financial forecasting

Budgeting

Leadership

Organizational skills

Cash management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance

MBA

Tools

Excel

PeopleSoft ERP

Adaptive Planning module

Job description

Overview

Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000+ employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com.

Job Description Summary

The Director of Financial Planning and Analysis and Treasury is a strategic finance leader responsible for enterprise-wide financial planning, forecasting, liquidity management, and capital strategy. This role partners closely with executive and functional leadership to drive financial performance and optimize cash flow in a government accounting environment. This role will lead the development of Draper's financial plans, organizational budgeting, key metric forecasting, financial analysis and reporting. Additionally, they will direct the corporate treasury function, focusing on the development and/or enhancement of corporate treasury management policies and procedures, liquidity management strategy, management of financial institution relationships, treasury information and technology management, and the formulation and/or enhancement of risk management policies. The director exercises judgment within broadly defined policies and practices in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.

Responsibilities

• Lead the annual operating plan (AOP), five-year integrated business plan (IBP) and rolling forecast processes.
• Lead and develop a high performing team, establishing scalable processes and analytical rigor.
• Interact closely with senior management and operational leaders to facilitate the financial planning mission and broaden the level of understanding of key financial metrics.
• Provide actionable insights on key drivers: labor utilization, indirect rates, liquidity concerns, and other business risks.
• Prepare executive-level reporting packages, including monthly business reviews, board materials, and dashboards.
• Develop forward pricing rates; document, submit and justify incurred cost submissions.
• Oversee coordination of activities with Accounting during monthly closing cycles.
• Insure timely and accurate financial reporting related to operating results.
• Develop a robust capital budgeting, reporting and capital expenditures request process and establish or enhance all related policies and procedures.
• Manage corporate treasury function including cash management; receipt, disbursement and protection of cash; manage the investment of surplus cash within investment policy guidelines.
• Develop and maintain productive relationships with BOA and other financial institutions; insure the Lab utilizes cost efficient banking operating products and services.
• Oversee the management of daily corporate liquidity, establishment of daily cash position and execution of fund transfers.
• Monitor Draper's investment portfolios (Corporate, RPE, RPSM); ensure compliance with company policies; analyze and report performance metrics.
• Analyze and anticipate Draper's operating and capital needs to insure availability of funds when needed.

Skills and Abilities

• Highly motivated and able to demonstrate maturity and composure while working in a fast paced environment.
• Possess strong financial skills and a thorough understanding of analytics coupled with sound business judgment.
• Knowledge of cash management, managing financial institution relationships and dealing with banking products, practices and services.
• Extensive knowledge of financial analysis, forecasting, budgeting and planning experience (including financial modeling experience).
• Outstanding oral, written and presentation skills.
• Able to quickly develop an understanding of the organization's operational characteristics, business drivers and culture.
• Able to establish and build relationships across the organization.
• Proficiency with Excel required; PeopleSoft ERP and Adaptive Planning module is a plus.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal and organizational skills are essential as its ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strong mentoring skills for training and developing staff.

Education

• Bachelors degree in Finance required.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years experience in financial management required with a strong background in finance, planning, treasury operations and financial systems, preferably highly concentrated in the government contractor environment.

Additional Requirements

Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.

Location

Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139-3563

Compensation

The US base salary range for this full-time position is $180,000.00 - $340,000.00. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Union ranges will be in compliance with the collective bargaining agreement's approved rates by location and role. Please note that the compensation details listed in US role postings reflect the base salary only, and does not include bonuses or benefits.

Benefits

Draper supports many programs to improve work-life balance including workplace flexibility, employee clubs ranging from photography to yoga, health and finance workshops, off site social events and discounts to local museums and cultural activities.

EEO Statement

Draper is committed to creating an inclusive environment. We understand the value of inclusivity and its impact on a high-performance culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or genetic information. Draper is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, please contact [e-mail].