Finance Manager

Saabusa; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 132,000 - 172,000; Full time

Job summary

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the Advanced Weapons organization within the Land Systems division. Located on-site in Auburn Hills, MI, or Syracuse, NY, the role reports to the Land Systems Controller and leads a team of 3-5 direct reports.

The position requires 16+ years in financial management (or 14+ with a Master’s), advanced Excel, and strong cross-functional collaboration. It emphasizes program finance, EACs, EVM, and compliance with FAR/DFARS/CAS.

Qualifications

• Degree + 16+ years progressive experience in Financial Management, or Master’s + 14+ years.
• Proven experience leading a finance/accounting team, including talent development and succession planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and financial systems; strong data analysis skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate across global teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide independent financial judgment and end-to-end oversight for the Advanced Weapons organization.
• Lead budgeting, five-year plan, forecasts, and performance metrics to ensure profitability and cash flow.
• Partner with Program Managers to deliver variance analysis and key driver insights.
• Support EACs and EVM reporting, pricing exercises, and business case development.
• Assist Manufacturing and Supply Chain with tracking and forecasting material costs.
• Maintain strong financial controls and documentation; ensure FAR/DFARS/CAS compliance.
• Serve as external audit interface for selected programs; travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial Systems

Financial Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Master's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience

Tools

ERP Systems

EVM / Earned Value Management

Job description

Job Description:

Saab, Inc. is seeking a Finance Manager to oversee the financial integrity and performance of the Advanced Weapons organization within the Land Systems division. Reporting directly to the Land Systems Controller, this position will provide financial and operational support to the organization while managing a team of 3-5 direct reports. The position will be located on-site in Auburn Hills, MI, or Syracuse, NY.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the principal financial advisor to the Advanced Weapons leadership team, providing independent financial judgment, executive decision support, and end-to-end financial oversight for the organization.
• Lead the division's financial planning and performance management, including the annual budget, five-year business plan, quarterly forecasts, financial operating rhythm, and performance metrics, while maintaining accountability for profitability, cash flow, working capital, risk management, and forecast accuracy.
• Partner with Program Managers to manage program financial performance by providing reporting packages and dashboards that support timely variance analysis and help identify key drivers, risks, and trends.
• Support the preparation of program Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting.
• Support bidding and proposal activities, including pricing exercises and business case development.
• Assist the Manufacturing and Supply Chain organizations with tracking and forecasting material costs.
• Maintain strong financial controls and documentation across the portfolio.
• Assist the Accounting, Contracts, and Subcontracts teams in complying with applicable FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements for proposal submissions and negotiations.
• Serve as the external audit interface for programs selected for review.
• Travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Compensation Range: $132,000 - $171,600

The compensation range provided is a general guideline. When extending an offer, Saab, Inc. considers factors including (but not limited to) the role and associated responsibilities, location, and market and business considerations, as well as the candidate's work experience, key skills, and education/training.

Skills and Experience:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 16+ years of progressive experience (with a significant portion directly related to Financial Management), or a Master's degree with 14+ years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience leading a finance, accounting, business management, or multidisciplinary team, including hiring, talent development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial systems.
• Strong ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders while working cross-functionally.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across global teams.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance, if required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA, CPA, CMA, or another relevant advanced degree or professional certification.
• Leadership experience in aerospace and defense, U.S. Government contracting, a scaling technology company, a data- and analytics-intensive business, or a leading consulting or professional services firm.
• Proficiency in Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts, systems, and reporting.
• Demonstrated knowledge of FAR, DFARS, and CAS requirements, DCAA or DCMA audits and business system reviews, forward pricing rates, and government proposals.
• Experience in program finance or project-based economics, including revenue recognition, Estimates at Completion (EACs), margin realization, backlog, cash flow, and working capital.
• Experience leading ERP, enterprise planning, business intelligence, data governance, automation, or AI-enabled finance initiatives.
• Experience supporting rapid growth, acquisitions, business integration, organizational redesign, or the development of scalable finance capabilities.
• Track record of recruiting, developing, and retaining high-performing teams with diverse finance, accounting, technology, analytics, and business backgrounds.
• Experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), multinational reporting, intercompany transactions, and transfer pricing.
• Experience operating in a regulated, government contracting, or similarly complex compliance environment, with the ability to understand and oversee the financial implications of contractual and regulatory requirements.

Citizenship Requirements:

Must be a U.S. citizen. Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Drug-Free Workplaces:

Saab is a federal government contractor and adheres to policies and programs necessary for sustaining drug-free workplaces. As a condition of employment, candidates will be required to p