Material Finance Area Manager

General Dynamics Land Systems; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Total Rewards package

Healthcare including medical, dental,

Vision, HSA and Flex Spending

401k match up to 6%

Educational assistance

9-80 work schedule

On-going learning opportunities

Sterling Heights facility amenities

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a Material Finance Manager to lead a team responsible for forecasting, cost analysis and reporting across key programs. The role requires strong collaboration with supply chain and program finance to drive budgeting, forecasting and decision making.

You will manage monthly CE/EAC processes, monitor EAC changes and support audits, while mentoring staff and ensuring data integrity in financial reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business; accounting or finance preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive experience in material forecasting, cost analysis or related supply chain functions.
• Ability to lead, train and mentor a team; strong cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Manage Material Finance team in daily operations.
• Develop monthly CE and EAC and track material EAC changes.
• Report weekly sales performance and variance.
• Prepare material operating plan submissions for programs.
• Review monthly material CE forecasts and EACs for data integrity.
• Support audit requests and interface with Finance and Program teams.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Forecasting

Cost analysis

Supply chain

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

Oracle

MS Office

Cost reporting tools

Job description

About GDLS

We Serve Those Who Protect What Matters.

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we build the combat vehicles and integrated technologies that give soldiers a decisive advantage. We design, engineer and sustain advanced tracked and wheeled systems paired with modern electronic architecture, AI-enabled capabilities and autonomy-ready technology.

From Abrams to LAV, Stryker to AJAX, robotic platforms to software solutions and beyond, our portfolio delivers proven performance for customers around the world.

That's why Soldiers and Marines have trusted General Dynamics Land Systems products in the toughest conditions for decades. We deliver the power to win.Every day, our global team looks beyond the horizon, solving problems before they become challenges.

Bring your talent. Bring your purpose. Let's shape the future of General Dynamics Land Systems together.

What We Offer

• We offer a Total Rewards package that is Impactful and built for you
• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending
• Competitive base pay and incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits
• 401k match up to (6%)
• Educational assistance
• 9-80 work schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off)
• On-going learning opportunities rewarding work environment
• (Sterling Heights Facility) Modern office, onsite cafeteria including Coffee Cafe, remodeled fitness center, and outdoor fitness track

About the Role:

Manage Material Finance team in daily operation activities including:

• Monthly CE and EAC development.
• Material challenge performance reporting.
• Monthly tracking of material EAC changes.
• Weekly sales performance tracking and variance reporting.
• Monthly target price performance reporting.

Prepare material operating plan submission for firm and high potential programs.

Review and approval of monthly material CE forecasts and material EACs for data integrity purposes.

Analysis of monthly material sales identifying risks, opportunities, variances and impact on management reserve.

Interface with Program Finance managers providing sales and EAC data as required.

Support sales target initiatives by compiling data and presenting to Supply Chain.

Review make/buy decisions to validate the impact on material estimates.

Support KPMG and PWC audit requests.

Training and mentoring of current and new team members.

Important Consideration:

Based on the selected candidate's experience and qualifications, this role may be offered at theL76 (Area Manager) orL77 Leader II(Manager) career level.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in business is required. Accounting or Finance majors preferred.
• Material Finance Area Manager (Manager)

• The ideal candidate will be skilled at developing and empowering a team through effective training and mentorship, enabling them to work independently and take ownership of managing a portfolio of programs with accountability.
• 7-10 years of progressive experience in material forecasting, cost analysis, or related supply chain functions.

• Proven ability to collaborate with other functions (e.g. supply chain, program mgmt.), to support budgeting, forecasting and strategic decision making.
• Solid understanding of internal controls, compliance and audit requirements related to materials and inventory, preferred.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Working knowledge of Oracle and Material Cost Performance Reporting tool a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.
• 100% onsite.

Additional Information

• This position may require eligibility to obtain a US security clearance. (Non-US Citizens may not be eligible to obtain security clearances).

GDLS considers factors such as, scope/responsibilities of the position, candidate experience, education/training background, in addition to local market comparableandbusiness considerations when extending an offer.