Strategic Hardware Program Finance Lead

VideoRay; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401K with company matching

9/80 schedule

Paid holiday shutdown

Job summary

AeroVironment is seeking a senior Program Finance Manager (Hardware Programs) to drive strategic and operational finance for hardware programs. The role partners with Product Management, Engineering and Operations to evaluate profitability, manage budgets, and inform decisions across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates combine strong financial analytics with expertise in hardware manufacturing economics, inventory and cross-functional operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Minimum of 10+ years' experience in relevant disciplines plus minimum of 2 years in a leadership role.
• Experienced in costing and pricing complex manufactured products and development contracts.
• Experienced in Government Cost accounting principles and FAR.

Responsibilities

• Provides monthly forecasting and variance reporting for hardware product line.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations.
• Supports internal and external audits and monitors program Estimates at Complete (EAC).
• Oversees program cost control and schedules on contracts requiring validated cost/control systems.
• Prepares budgets and schedules for programs and financial analyses such as funding profiles and variance analysis.
• Supports indirect department budgeting and proposal activity with home office teams.
• Develops integrated master program schedules for on-contract and new captures.
• Translates variances into financial impacts for business plans and forecasts.
• Collaborates with Cost Accounting and Supply Chain to manage BOMs and cost drivers

Skills

Budgeting

Forecasting

Cost accounting

Financial analysis

Revenue recognition

ASC-606

ERP systems

Hyperion

MS Excel

MS Project

ProPricer

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

Advanced degree preferred

Tools

Oracle EBS

ProPricer

Hyperion

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

AeroVironment is seeking a senior Program Finance Manager (Hardware Programs) to drive strategic and operational finance for hardware programs. The role partners with Product Management, Engineering and Operations to evaluate profitability, manage budgets, and inform decisions across the product lifecycle.

Ideal candidates combine strong financial analytics with expertise in hardware manufacturing economics, inventory and cross-functional operations.