Senior Associate, Finance

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 142,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Education assistance

Paid time off

Company-paid holidays

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies is seeking a Senior Associate, Finance to lead pricing and financial analysis for ForceX division proposals in Nashville, TN. You will compile inputs, validate cost principles, and support compliant bids for US government and commercial customers.

Responsibilities include cost review, strategy recommendations, and revenue recognition planning, with emphasis on working with BD, Sales, PM, Engineering, and Contracts teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management.
• Graduate degree with 1 year of relevant experience, or 6 years related experience in lieu of a degree.
• Experience in pricing and cost modeling for government or commercial bids.
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills.
• Experience presenting to senior management.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to a cross-functional team supporting proposal creation.
• Support financial analysis and review of proposal costs, risks, and opportunities.
• Communicate and recommend cost and price strategies to meet growth targets.
• Negotiate customer payment terms when appropriate.
• Develop a business case to support a Price Review.
• Prepare financial structures of proposals and investments.
• Apply understanding of Revenue Recognition and P&L forecasting.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Strategic pricing

Price & cost modeling

Financial planning & analysis

Senior mgmt presentation

Self-starter with leadership

Adaptable & quick learner

ProPricer

FAR experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Graduate degree with 1 year relevant experience

6+ years related experience in lieu of degree

Tools

ProPricer

Pricing software

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Associate, Finance

Job Code: 43415

Job Location: Na shville, TN; Palm Bay, FL; Plano, TX; Herndon, VA; Salt LakeCity, UT; Camden, NJ

Schedule: 9/80, Onsite (off every other Friday)

Job Description

This position will be responsible for all estimating and bidding (pricing) duties for the ForceX Division based in Nashville, Tn. This includes compilation of all data inputs, verification of underlying cost principles applied to each bid, deploying strategic pricing recommendations, supporting development of compliant bids to the U.S. Government and Commercial customers, and maintenance of a compliant pricing system within the business unit.

Only those applicants with demonstrated previous experience in finance or accounting will be considered.

Essential Functions

• Act as a contributor on a cross functional team consisting of Business Development, Sales, Program Management, Engineering, and Contract Management in support of proposal creation for all business pursuits.
• Support the financial analysis and review of proposal costs, risks, and opportunities during cost & price reviews.
• Understand, communicate, and recommend cost and price strategies that will achieve the divisions growth targets.
• Work with proposal team to propose/negotiate preferred L3Harris customer payment terms.
• Assist in the team’s development of a business case, when necessary, to ensure a successful Price Review.
• When appropriate, perform various analyses and/or financial models to aid Senior Mgmt. understanding of how a proposal meets Division goals, and/or assist in successful negotiations.
• Prepare and analyze the financial structure of proposals, agreements, product plans or business plans including any required investments.
• Apply understanding of Revenue Recognition and P&L Forecasting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Management and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience, orGraduate Degree in the above with a minimum of 1 year of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the following areas: Strategic pricing, Price and Cost modeling,financial planning and analysis, general accounting, revenue & cost forecasts, and budget management.
• Experience in the following areas: Contract pricing, program/project management, contract administration and international procurement/payment terms.
• Demonstrated experience with financial presentations to senior management.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to concisely translate to management the key financial issues/impact.
• Self-starter with strong communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to implement new initiatives, build consensus, and use personal leadership to enable change.
• Ideal candidate would be adaptable and quick to learn and possess the ability to work in a team environment.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Federal Acquisition Regulation(FAR).
• Experience with ProPricer or other similar pricing tools.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in California, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Washington, and the Greater D.C, Denver, or NYC areas is $76,500 - $141,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, educationassistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

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