Senior Finance Manager - Gov Contracts & Transformation

QinetiQ U.S.; Lorton (VA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, reporting, and strategic support for government contracts, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and T&M work. You will partner with executives to optimize performance, strengthen internal controls, and drive transformation initiatives.

You will oversee program budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes, provide EV and KPI insights, and mentor a finance team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field.
• 7-10+ years of relevant experience in program control, financial analysis, or project accounting in government contracting.
• Deep understanding of federal contracting (FAR, DFARS), cost-plus and fixed-price contracts, and indirect cost allocation.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Deltek Costpoint, Unanet, SAP) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups).
• Demonstrated experience with EVM principles and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; ability to work cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary financial liaison between program managers, corporate finance, and clients on assigned programs.
• Develop and maintain detailed program budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses.
• Prepare and present monthly financial reports (EACs, ETCs, and cash flow) to internal and external stakeholders.
• Support project start-up, execution, and close-out activities, including project setup in ERP system.
• Track funding, burn rates, and contract ceilings; proactively notify stakeholders of risks or funding shortfalls.
• Ensure compliance with contract terms, cost accounting standards (CAS), and internal policies.
• Leading analysis on cost, schedule, performance, variance, and risk reporting and analysis.
• Develop and provide monthly financial reports to program managers
• Partnering with program managers and division leads to assist them in running their programs proactively by providing oversight on financial tracking.
• Monitor subcontractor and vendor invoicing, accruals, and funding flows.
• Support audits and data calls from DCAA, DCMA, or internal reviewers.
• Proactively analyze data to answer key questions from stakeholders with an eye for what drives business performance, investigating and communicating areas for improvement in efficiency and productivity.
• Consistently meets all required deadlines (contract modifications, project setup changes, accruals, at risk approvals)
• Guide and mentor junior program finance staff, if applicable.
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance reporting, analytics, and financial systems.
• Support audit processes and maintain strong relationships with external and internal auditors.

Skills

Strong communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership/mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

Deltek Costpoint

Unanet

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

QinetiQ US is seeking a Senior Finance Manager to lead financial planning, analysis, reporting, and strategic support for government contracts, including cost-reimbursable, fixed-price, and T&M work. You will partner with executives to optimize performance, strengthen internal controls, and drive transformation initiatives.

You will oversee program budgeting, forecasting, and monthly close processes, provide EV and KPI insights, and mentor a finance team.