Senior Manager, Program Finance

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Melbourne (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Melbourne, FL seeks a Senior Manager, Program Finance to lead a team of analysts and partner with Program Management to drive financial performance across large defense programs.

The role requires strategic finance leadership, experience with EVMS, and delivery of external reports, forecasts, and AOP objectives while mentoring staff and shaping cost, schedule, and cash outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 12+ years of related experience (or 16+ years via experience in lieu of degree).
• Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead and review the work of a team of Program Finance Analysts, fostering a collaborative, growth‑oriented culture.
• Partner with Program Management to establish and maintain program financial plans aligned with objectives.
• Drive financial strategy across programs with focus on Orders, Revenue, Profit and Cash.
• Own and oversee core program finance deliverables, including external reports and internal forecasts.
• Assess cost/schedule/technical status and risk, evaluate trends, and help derive cost completion estimates.
• Lead development of quarterly EACs and weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial performance reports.

Skills

EVMS

Excel

PowerPoint

FAR knowledge

Cost Accounting Standards

Federal Acquisition Regulations

COBRA

Hyperion

PeopleSoft

Education

Bachelor’s Degree with 12+ years experience

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 Manager, Program Finance

Job Code: 44803

Job Location: Melbourne, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 : Employees work 9 out of every 14 days- totaling 80 hours worked- and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

The Assured Mission Networks (AMN) Division is seeking a Senior Manager, Program Finance to play a visible leadership role supporting a critical business area within a fast-paced defense environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who wants to influence strategy, shape business outcomes, and develop high-performing teams while partnering closely with Program Management and cross-functional leaders.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted business partner to program and division leadership, helping drive financial performance across numerous large and varied programs with the focus on achieving AOP financial objects for Orders, Sales, Profit and Cash. You will lead a team of Program Finance Analysts, strengthen financial planning and execution, and provide the insight needed to support program health, operational excellence, and long-term growth. This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while expanding your leadership, strategic finance, and program execution expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Lead, direct and review the work of a team of Program Finance Analysts, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on performance, accountability, and career development
• Partner with Program Management and cross-functional teams to establish and maintain program financial plans aligned with strategic and operational objectives
• Drive financial strategy and execution across programs, with focus on Orders, Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow
• Own and oversee core program finance deliverables, including external customer reporting and internal financial forecasts
• Assess and quantify cost / schedule / technical status and risk, evaluate program trends, and help derive cost completion estimates
• Lead development of quarterly EACs and weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports
• Monitor program performance and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities early
• Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership to improve program financial outcomes and mitigate risk
• Advise program teams on adherence to finance policies and the support of internal and external audits
• Contribute to new business efforts by helping shape financial strategies and business case structures for pursuits
• Manage summary financial forecasts to identify most likely financial outcomes as well as capturing risks and opportunities relative to that forecast
• Help forecast major aspects of working capital such as cash flow, inventory, accounts receivables, and unbilled or deferred revenue

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 12 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 10 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 16 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• 3+ years of functional management experience with direct reports
• 5+ years of Program Finance experience in the defense / aerospace industry
• Strong experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Experience with COBRA, Hyperion, and Peoplesoft
• Experience supporting U.S. Government FAR-based programs
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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