Finance Manager - Manager Level 2

Northrop Grumman; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 133,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in McLean, VA invites a Finance Manager – Manager Level 2 to lead FP&A, budgeting, and reporting for the Civil Space & Sciences unit. You will forecast, build robust financial models, and provide decision-support to senior leadership while ensuring financial integrity and compliance.

You’ll develop performance dashboards, mentor analysts, and partner with business leaders to drive improvements in cost, schedule, and profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in FP&A, accounting, or related discipline.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint; ability to communicate financials clearly.
• Experience working cross-functionally and influencing decisions.

Responsibilities

• Lead FP&A cycle: annual operating plan and long-range plan.
• Develop and communicate financial models for revenue, margins, and cash flow.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial packages and variance analyses.
• Present results to leadership and provide decision-support.
• Coach and develop financial analysts; drive process improvements.

Skills

Financial modeling

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP/CostPoint

IBM Cognos TM1

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Finance Manager – Manager Level 2 located in McLean, VA, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one.

The Manager, Finance 2 will serve as the primary financial planning and analysis and financial reporting lead for the Civil Space & Sciences business unit within the Launch & Exploration division. This role is responsible for driving the financial forecasting, budgeting, and reporting processes; providing decision-support analysis to business leadership; and ensuring financial integrity, compliance, and performance against financial objectives. The manager will partner closely with the Business Unit Director of Business Management and functional leaders to support strategic and operational decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the full FP&A cycle (annual operating plan, long-range plan, monthly/quarterly forecasts)
• Develop, maintain, and communicate robust financial models, including revenue, margin, indirect expenses, and cash flow projections.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly financial packages, variance analyses, and performance dashboards.
• Analyze program and portfolio performance, identifying trends, risks, and opportunities; recommend actions to improve financial outcomes.
• Support indirect budgeting and rate analysis.
• Ensure alignment of actuals, forecasts, and budgets with corporate financial systems and reporting requirements.
• Lead and develop financial analysts, providing coaching, workload prioritization, and performance feedback.
• Drive process improvements, standardization, and automation in reporting and analysis.
• Support internal and external audits, ensuring adherence to company financial controls, procedures, and applicable regulations.
• Present financial results and analysis to leadership, clearly articulating key drivers, assumptions, and recommendations.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or related field.
• 8+ years of progressive experience in finance, accounting, FP&A, or related discipline – OR - 6+ years with a Master’s degree.
• Strong financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis skills
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate financial information to non-financial stakeholders, both verbally and in writing.
• Proven experience working cross-functionally and influencing decisions in a matrixed organization.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Professional certification (e.g., CFA, CPA, CMA) is a plus.
• Experience in aerospace, defense, space systems, or related high-technology industries.
• Experience with EVMS, program finance, and government contracting requirements.
• Demonstrated people leadership experience (team lead, supervisor, or manager).
• Experience with enterprise financial systems (e.g., SAP/CostPoint, IBM Cognos TM1, or similar planning/reporting tools).

Key Competencies

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and financial rigor.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Collaborative and proactive approach to partnering with stakeholders.

Primary Level Salary Range: $133,100.00 - $199,700.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.