Strategic Program Finance Lead

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems; Poway (CA); On-site; USD 100,290 - 183,098; Full time

Job summary

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a senior finance leader to drive programmatic and operational performance across a business portfolio.

You will oversee P&L, balance sheet, and FP&A, guiding program planning, forecasting and risk management while partnering with product line leaders and global regions. You will manage a team of finance professionals, ensure timely internal and external deliverables, and provide strategic business insight.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related discipline.
• Eleven or more years of progressively complex experience in finance/accounting.
• Minimum of three years of leadership experience.
• Experience with project planning, execution and forecasting.
• Experience in government contractor environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee P&L and balance sheet for the business area(s).
• Provide management oversight for program cost, schedule, earned value and risk.
• Lead Program Finance, including EAC development and customer deliverables.
• Provide business insight to non-finance managers.
• Own FP&A forecast including operating plan and quarterly forecasts.
• Partner with business-area leaders to formulate strategy.
• Serve as liaison for product lines and supporting functions.
• Provide proposal support.
• Support cash management at program and portfolio levels, including unbilled and at-risk analyses.
• Coordinate internal and external audit responses.
• Manage staff recruitment and retention.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Forecasting

EVMS techniques

Financial analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Job description

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems, Inc. (GA-ASI) is seeking a senior finance leader to drive programmatic and operational performance across a business portfolio.

You will oversee P&L, balance sheet, and FP&A, guiding program planning, forecasting and risk management while partnering with product line leaders and global regions. You will manage a team of finance professionals, ensure timely internal and external deliverables, and provide strategic business insight.