Finance Manager - Manager Level 2

0902 SP - Launch Vehicles; United States; On-site; USD 115,000 - 172,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Space Sector in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Finance Manager – Manager Level 2 to lead EAC, forecasting, budgeting, and EV reporting on major programs. This 100% onsite role emphasizes program control and cost management across cross-functional teams.

The position requires strong leadership, excellent communication, and extensive experience with earned value systems; schedule features a 9/80 work plan with every other Friday off.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience in finance, accounting or program control.
• Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience in finance, accounting or program control.
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree.
• No clearance required to start.
• Experience with MS Office Suite.
• Experience presenting financial data to leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead the EAC process with earned value analysis and updates.
• Manage monthly financial forecasting including awards, sales, operating margin and cash.
• Prepare and present financial data to internal and external customers with variance analysis.
• Support internal and external compliance audits.
• Support pricing, proposals, and contract negotiations.
• Oversee cash management for timely invoices and collections.
• Collaborate with Operations, Engineering and Program Management.
• Provide direct management for a team of Program Control/Financial analysts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial forecasting

Communication skills

Leadership experience

Presentation to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance/accounting/program control

Master's degree in finance/accounting/program control

4+ years of experience in lieu of degree

Tools

MS Office Suite

SPFP forecasting system

COBRA EVMS

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 Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work. As a Finance Manager, you will oversee key line forecasting, work authorization, implementation of EV reporting, program budgeting, estimating complete development and various other financial reporting activities. You will oversee the management of Program Earned Value in compliance to IPMR/IPMDAR data reporting requirements. You will also manage baseline efforts and lead efforts for Initial Baseline Review (IBRs) with customers. This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

• Lead the EAC process to include earned value analysis, hands‑on EAC update revisions
• Manage the monthly financial forecasting process to include analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin and cash
• Prepare and present financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts
• Support internal and external compliance audits
• Support pricing, proposal activities and contract negotiations
• Oversee cash management to ensure timely invoices and collections
• Collaborating with cross-functional partners including Operations, Engineering and Program Management
• Providing direct management for a team of Program Control/Financial analysts
• Other duties as assigned

Why you?

You’re the candidate we’re searching for if you are ready to achieve the impossible alongside like‑minded innovators.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of professional experience in finance, accounting or program control
• Master’s degree with 6 years of professional experience in finance, accounting or program control
• Will consider an additional 4+ years of experience in lieu of degree
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with MS Office Suite
• Experience presenting financial data to leadership

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior leadership experience
• Degree in Business Administration, Accounting or Finance
• Experience with Earned Value and financial reports on various contract types
• Experience with U.S. Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards and FAR
• Experience with SPFP financial forecasting system and COBRA earned value management system
• Earned Value proficiency including Earned Value Guidelines and ONE NG System Description
• Experience with the development of the Annual Operation Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience
• Active current U.S. Government Secret security clearance or the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance

Soft Skills

• Excellent communication skills, both oral and written
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills
• Ability to communicate financial and program information efficiently within a matrix organization
• Strong presentation skills and ability to present financial data to senior leadership

Primary Level Salary Range:

Primary Level Salary Range: $115,000.00 - $172,400.00 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.

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.