Lead, Program Finance (Melbourne, FL) 1

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Mission Networks is seeking a Lead, Program Finance to join its Finance team in Melbourne, FL. The role focuses on financial forecasting, program execution, and reporting to stakeholders, requiring strong data delivery to support decision making.

The successful candidate will manage forecasts, support proposals, and oversee month-end activities, while collaborating with Program Management Office, Finance, and Engineering to drive accurate financials and insights.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required with 9+ years of relevant experience; graduate degree with 7+ years is desirable.
• In lieu of a degree, 13+ years of related experience accepted.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Program Management Office to manage financial actions including planning, forecasting, cash flow tracking, and corrective actions.
• Ensure accuracy of Program Management Reviews and close activities (month-end/weekly).
• Provide financial forecasts, support proposals, and distribute program financial reports to stakeholders.

Skills

Forecasting

Program finance

Data reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 9 years experience

Graduate degree + 7 years experience

13 years experience in lieu of degree

Job description

Job Title: Lead, Program Finance

Job Code: 46002

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

L3Harris Mission Networks is seeking a Lead, Program Finance to join its Finance team. The Lead, Program Finance position will be responsible for financial forecasting, program financial execution, proposal support, and various ad hoc analyses. This position performs analyses related to programs including orders, sales, profit, program working capital, and cash flow. Responsibility also includes development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders for their programs. The successful candidate is expected to understand internal customer requirements and provide useful, timely data to assist in the reporting and decision-making process. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.

Essential Functions:

• Partner with Program Management Office and manage financial actions including financial planning and analysis, tracking cash flow, forecasting, and proposing corrective actions as appropriate.
• Ensure financials for Program Management Reviews are accurate and complete.
• Support month end and week soft closing activities including validating actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings.
• Provide financial forecast for the program.
• Support and lead proposals as needed.
• Participate in internal meetings as required.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience collaborating with Engineering functions, Program Managers, Finance,Accounting, and FP&A.
• Strong self starter.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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