Sr Specialist, Program Finance

L3Harris Technologies; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Nashville, TN seeks a Sr Specialist, Program Finance to perform financial analysis on proposals, contracts and programs, develop and distribute financial reports, and support decision making with timely program data.

The role collaborates with program teams to monitor cost, schedule, and earned value, ensuring data accuracy and adherence to ICFR and corporate policies across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field required.
• 6+ years of relevant program finance experience required; additional experience may substitute for education.
• Proficient in MS Office; strong Excel skills essential.
• U.S. Citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Provides financial analysis on programs, including actuals, ETC, EAC and Earned Value based on inputs from the program team.
• Monitors, analyzes, estimates and reports cost and schedule performance against baseline.
• Manages program cash flow to ensure health and informed management decisions.
• Prepares and distributes financial reports for stakeholders throughout the organization.
• Supports bid process by assisting program management in cost accounting and earned value criteria.

Skills

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Communication

MS Office

Education

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

10+ years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

MS Office

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: Sr Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 42188

Job Location: Nashville, TN

Job Schedule: 9/80

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for performing various analyses on proposals, contracts and programs. This role is involved in supporting all phases of a contract, from proposal preparation through contract closeout. In addition, the analyst will be responsible for development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders throughout the organization. The analyst must also understand the requirements of their internal customers and provide useful, timely data to assist in the decision‑making process. The Financial Analyst, Senior Specialist Level is an intermediate professional with practical job knowledge, working under moderate supervision to set objectives for team and job area, achieving operational targets with impact on departmental results.

Essential Functions

• Provides financial analysis on programs, including actuals, estimate to complete (ETC), estimate at complete (EAC) and Earned Value (EV) based on inputs from the program team for regularly occurring program reviews.
• Monitors, analyzes, estimates and reports cost and schedule performance against baseline.
• Program Cash Flow management to ensure program health and accuracy for management decision making
• Regularly provides program progress briefs to senior and executive management
• Prices proposals ranging in size and complexity, adding strategic value beyond the numbers themselves.
• Converts cost proposals to contract budgets and performs financial budget tracking for contracts.
• Participates in the bid process, by assisting program management & project engineering in establishing the cost accounts and earned value criteria for the program.
• Ensures that actual cost reported agree to the general ledger and that all estimates provided by other functional organizations are properly supported.
• Maintains current, accurate and complete files, which support the financial baselines being reported, including the quad chart content.
• Adheres to L3Harris Sarbanes‑Oxley Internal Controls over Financial Reporting (ICFRs) for applicable cycles (EAC, Revenue, etc.) as well as L3Harris Corporate Accounting Policies.
• Recommends and implements process improvements with regard to financial analysis and financial reporting.
• Ad hoc analysis may be required.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field with 6 years minimum prior of relevant work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience
• 10 Years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree
• Proficient in MS Office
• U.S. Citizenship

Preferred Qualifications

• Aerospace and/or DoD industry experience.
• International program cost control particularly in the European, Middle-East, and INDOPACOM regions.
• Experience with financial instruments such as Performance bonds, Advanced Payment Guarantees, and Certified Letters of Credit.
• Outstanding financial acumen blended with business partnership and leadership.
• Detail oriented mind with ability to assess macro level impacts of changes within a program.
• Proven track record of process improvement and experience with financial systems and process change initiatives.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability foster strong working relationships with cross functional partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and presentation skills and the ability to frame and interpret issues.

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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