Senior Specialist Program Finance ( Full-time ) Camden, NJ - DK

Central Business Solutions, Inc; Camden (NJ); On-site; USD 135,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Business Solutions, Inc. in Camden, NJ is seeking a Senior Specialist Program Finance to manage Earned Value Management data, forecasting, and cost/profitability analysis.

Role involves creating and updating projects in SAP, maintaining EAC accuracy, and delivering IPMR reports. The position requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field and experience with COBRA/SAP, with strong Excel skills and security clearance eligibility (US citizenship).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field.
• Experience with COBRA/SAP and Earned Value Management concepts.

Responsibilities

• Maintains Earned Value Management data integrity for multiple programs.
• Forecasts program performance metrics and conducts variance analysis.
• Creates/updates projects in SAP and ensures EAC accuracy.
• Prepares IPMR deliverables and variance reports with CAM input.
• Mentors junior team members and supports internal/external audits.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Excel

COBRA/SAP

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field

Bachelor’s Degree with 6+ years experience / Graduate Degree with 4+ years experience / 10 years experience in lieu of degree

Tools

COBRA

SAP

Job description

Senior Specialist Program Finance ( Full-time ) Camden, NJ - DK

Essential Functions

• Senior professional with strong knowledge of job area and broad knowledge of project management.
• Manages complex projects or processes with general oversight.
• Communicates within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on operational processes, practices, and procedures.
• Makes moderate to substantial improvements to systems and processes.
• Contributes to achievement of departmental goals and operating plans with direct impact on the departmental results.
• Responsible for all aspects of maintaining the Earned Value Management data integrity for multiple programs utilizing the Cobra and SAP toolsets including:
• Forecasting of FPA type of metrics for program performance
• Weekly/Monthly/Quarterly/Annual forecasting and variance analysis to financial plan including profitability and cash flow
• Creating/ Maintaining/Updating of Projects in SAP
• Ensuring EAC accuracy for all efforts under responsibility
• Work is performed with minimal supervision, and the ideal candidate is able to mentor junior members of the team
• Creation of Integrated Program Management Report (IPMR) deliverables (Formats 1-5, 7).
• Creation and Review Variance reports with CAM input
• Creates and maintains program baseline budgets for performance measurement.
• Prepares moderately complex proposal cost estimates and pricing data.
• Provides support for internal and external audits for assigned programs.
• Create Ad Hoc analysis as needed
• Other duties as assigned by leadership
• Detail oriented with ability to multi-task and prioritize competing demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or related analytical field
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.
• Experience with COBRA/SAP
• Demonstrated strong knowledge of Microsoft Office applications specifically Excel.
• Expertise in understanding and using Earned Value Management concepts and processes.
• Experience with risk management, financial management, and work breakdown structures, change management, cost estimating, configuration management and system surveillance, operations, and procurement. Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, ANSI-748-D, EVMIG, and NDIA Intent Guides.
• Ability to obtain DOD Security Clearance which requires US citizenship.

Preferred Additional Skills

• MBA or CPA preferred
• Experience in a leadership development program
• Experience managing the financials for a highly visible program
• Knowledge of government contracts, funding profiles, sales outlook and variance analysis preferred.
• Experience with contracts such as CPAF, CPFF, T&M, FFP, etc.
• Strong computer skills
• Certifications such as PMP, EVMP or similar

Skills and Certifications

[note: bold skills and certification are required]

• Defense industry program finance experience
• Experience utilizing Earned Value Management processes

Security Clearance Required:No

Visa Candidate Considered:No

Compensation

Base Salary -USD $135,000 to $140,000