Director of Finance & Program Performance (Hybrid)

Mercury Systems; Andover (MA); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercury Systems is seeking senior finance leadership to drive cost control, forecasting, and performance analytics for mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. This hybrid role supports multiple locations, collaborating with P&L and program teams to ensure timely, accurate financial insights.

You will mentor a skilled finance staff, oversee EAC development, and deliver KPI-driven analyses for monthly executive reviews, leveraging EV/M and manufacturing systems expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 7+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience with Estimates at Completion (EACs) or similar forecasting systems and tools.
• Deep knowledge of program costs and schedules.
• Leadership experience supporting high-visibility projects and programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Knowledge of Earned Value Management principles and processes.
• Extensive systems experience in a manufacturing environment (Oracle, Cobra, ProPricer, OpenPlan).
• Demonstrated ability to mentor staff and advise senior management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to meet critical deadlines and drive process improvements.
• This position requires a government security clearance; US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key partner to P&L leaders, Finance leadership, and Program Management teams.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Finance professionals focused on operational, financial, and program performance metrics.
• Oversee the development of Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Ensure the team delivers detailed analytics, compliance with financial policies, variance analysis, and Risk & Opportunity assessments with program teams.
• Provide analysis to support Monthly KPIs and the monthly business review.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Mentoring

Time management

Problem solving

Communication

Security clearance

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Oracle

Cobra

ProPricer

OpenPlan

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Mercury Systems is seeking senior finance leadership to drive cost control, forecasting, and performance analytics for mission-critical aerospace and defense programs. This hybrid role supports multiple locations, collaborating with P&L and program teams to ensure timely, accurate financial insights.

You will mentor a skilled finance staff, oversee EAC development, and deliver KPI-driven analyses for monthly executive reviews, leveraging EV/M and manufacturing systems expertise.