Program Finance Manager

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 100,290 - 183,098; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a senior finance leader to drive programmatic and operational performance across a business portfolio.

You will oversee P&L, balance sheet, and FP&A, guiding program planning, forecasting and risk management while partnering with product line leaders and global regions. You will manage a team of finance professionals, ensure timely internal and external deliverables, and provide strategic business insight.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting.
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience.
• Experience with project planning, execution and forecasting.
• Experience in government contractor environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P&L and balance sheet for the business area(s).
• Provide management oversight for program cost, schedule, earned value and risk.
• Lead Program Finance, including EAC development and customer deliverables.
• Provide business insight to non-finance managers.
• Own FP&A forecast including operating plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Partner with business-area leaders to formulate strategy.
• Serve as liaison for product lines and supporting functions.
• Provide proposal support.
• Support cash management at program and portfolio levels, including unbilled and at-risk analyses.
• Coordinate internal and external audit responses.
• Manage staff recruitment and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Forecasting

EVMS techniques

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

Job Summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI), an affiliate of General Atomics, is a world leader in proven, reliable remotely piloted aircraft and tactical reconnaissance radars, as well as advanced high-resolution surveillance systems.

Finance leader of business area supporting Product Line leaders and/or global regions. This position drives operational and programmatic financial performance and fiscal accountability within a business portfolio. Leads a team of finance professionals responsible for program planning, execution, financial forecasting, variance analysis, and risk management. Accountable for timely execution of internal and external financial deliverables.

Partners cross-functionally with senior leaders and executives in developing financial plans and ensuring operational and programmatic financial commitments are rooted in sound assumptions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for P&L and balance sheet for business area(s)
• Provide management oversight for program cost, schedule, earned value and risk
• Lead Program Finance, including oversight of EAC development and relevant customer deliverables
• Provide business insight to non-finance managers
• Responsible for FP&A financial forecast, including annual operating plan and quarterly forecasts
• Formulate strategies with business area leaders
• Serve as cross-functional liaison for product line and supporting functional departments
• Provide proposal support
• Support cash management at program and portfolio levels, including Unbilled analysis and At Risk analysis
• Support internal and external audit responses
• Manage staff, recruitment, and retention

We recognize and appreciate the value and contributions of individuals with diverse backgrounds and experiences and welcome all qualified individuals to apply.

Job Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline and eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting. Must have experience in or government contractor environment. Equivalent experience may be substituted in lieu of education.
• A minimum of three years of leadership
• Must demonstrate detailed expertise of project planning, execution and forecasting
• Experience in organizational and operational problem resolution
• Strong leadership, communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret and explain complex financial issues
• Experience utilizing EVMS techniques
• Customer-focused
• Must be able to work extended hours and travel as required

Job Type: Full-Time Salary

Salary range: 100,290 - 183,098