Financial Planning Manager 3

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 160,000 - 239,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Holidays and PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems B-2 & Air Combat Systems (BACS) Business Unit is hiring a Financial Planning Manager 3 in California. The role reports to the BACS Bu Director of Business Management and will be located in Palmdale, San Diego or El Segundo.

You will drive financial planning, forecasting, and reporting for the division, including SOX compliance and audit support. Ideal candidates have strong program finance, P&L, and working capital experience, plus team leadership and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 9+ years in Finance/Business Management, or a Master’s with 7+ years.
• 4+ years in Program Financial Planning & Control, Cost Control or Business Management.
• Experience in Profit & Loss Management and Working Capital Management – Cash Flow/Inventory.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of financial analysts and coordinate monthly/quarterly reporting and planning.
• Lead long-range strategic and annual operating plans for the division.
• Oversee SOX compliance, audits, and financial risk mitigation.
• Develop presentations for leadership and interact with cross-geo teams.

Skills

Financial planning

Cost control

P&L management

Working capital management

SOX compliance

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Master's degree

PhD

Tools

SAP

NGFP

financial reporting software

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems B-2 & Air Combat Systems (BACS) Business Unit has an opening for a Financial Planning Manager 3.

This position will report directly to the BACS Bu Director of Business Management and will be located in Palmdale, San Diego or El Segundo, CA.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of financial analysts and coordinate all aspects of the Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes for the Division Lead the development of the Business Units consolidated Long Range Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans. Manage program financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, estimate at completion analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis) Execute and support Sarbanes‑Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation. Work with the program, finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics. Internal and external audit support. Support the development of presentations for, and brief to, Program and Division leadership. Interface with geographically disbursed business, program, and sector personnel. Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership. Developing, monitoring and maintaining Financial Management processes, tools and procedures to manage financial execution. Accountable for the contract profitability assessments/reviews/products. Proactively works with the OU teams to identify financial risks and opportunities and assist with mitigation or capture plans. Oversight of cash collection/receipts process Supports FP&A inquiries and Internal Audit activities.

Basic Qualifications

Must either have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited university and 9 years Finance/Business Management work experience or a master' degree from an accredited university and 7 years Finance/Business Management work experience or a master' degree from an accredited university or a PhD from an accredited university and 5 years Finance/Business Management work experience or a master' degree from an accredited university Minimum of 4 years of experience in one or more of the following areas: Program Financial Planning & Control, Program Cost Control, Program Business Management, or Cost Accounting Experience with Profit and Loss Management Working Capital Management – Cash Flow/Inventory Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs.

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, MBA, Advanced Finance and Accounting skills Management of teams and leader-of-leaders experience Experience in presenting financial data to senior leadership Demonstrated success in developing and leading functional and cross functional teams Experience with SAP, NGFP, or financial reporting software highly desired Experience supporting compliance with SOX, Internal / External Audit activities; CAS, FAR, DFARs requirements a plus, and Company policies and procedures Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Secret or Top Secret Clearance.

Salary

Primary Level Salary Range: $159,500.00 - $239,300.00 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.

Benefits

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Additional Information

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.

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

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.

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