Lead, Program Finance
Job Description :
The Lead Program Finance Analyst is responsible for managing, preparing, administering and directing the control of the budget for large and / or complex programs.
The Lead will also serves as a liaison for the Finance Department with Program Management, Production, Engineering and Business Development.
The Lead Program Financial Analyst is the program finance representative to Division Leadership, other members of the Management Team and the Finance Team members, with routine and regular reports within the Division and to Corporate that accurately status the financial performance of the business using clear, concise and easily understood performance and tracking metrics.
In addition, he / she is responsible for overseeing and / or preparing pricing proposals and assisting with the preparation of monthly reports and is diligent in determining costs for basis of estimating and reporting, completes financial analysis of proposals, contracts and programs.
Must be a self-motivated individual that is able to meet schedules and time frames consistently in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Essential Functions :
Leads in and supports all phases of a contract, from proposal preparation through contract closeout. Assist Program Management & Project Engineering in establishing the cost accounts and earned value criteria for the program.
Analysts must understand the requirements of their internal customers and provide useful, timely data to assist in the decision-making process.
- Oversees and provides the financial analysis of program status includes Actuals, ETC, EAC and Earned Value (where applicable) based on inputs from the program team.
- Oversees and prepares customer reporting (such as those defined in CDRLs), for submission and review Contracts / Program Management.
- Oversees and prepares files which support the financial baselines being reported, including the Quad Chart content. Ensure that actual cost reported agree to the General Ledger and that all estimates provided by other functional organizations are properly supported.
- Oversees and supports uploads monthly actual and forecast reports into Corporate Hyperion System (FCSTGOV) and prepares supplementary schedules.
- Oversees and leads in performing analysis and preparation of reports to ensure the accuracy and company cost control guidelines.
Coordinates Basis of Estimate (BOE) inputs from various functional groups.
- Oversees and prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs financial analysis such as funding profiles, sales outlook and variance analysis.
- Oversees and provides business capture support by the Finance organization to include RFP / RFQ analysis and other proposal front end activity.
- Oversees and manages cost proposal preparation and ensures all costs are accurately estimated and presented to facilitate product and services pricing decisions.
- Oversees and participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts to include those requiring validated cost schedule control systems.
- Oversees, tracks and provides status of progress and performance against the approved Plan, using Earned Value reporting when required.
- Oversees and supports monitoring of programs for adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of purchase orders, sales orders, program expenditures, and preparing expenditure projections.
- Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
- Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
- Leads in special projects within the Program Finance group.
- All other assignments as required.
Qualifications :
- Education Requires B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
- Experience min 9 years of related experience, or 7 years with Graduate degree.
- 9+ years of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, and expertise in Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
- Min 7 years of experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program / company financial progress / productivity.
- 5+ years of experience of as a prime contractor or subcontractor to the USG in the defense industry.
- Ability to obtain and maintain an US DoD clearance as needed which US Citizenship is required.
Preferred Additional Skills :
- Extensive experience with Deltek Costpoint, Cobra, ProPricer System, and Cognos Reporting.
- Experience with SOX requirements and controls.
- Extensive experience in working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Material Agency (DCMA);
understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) government flow downs.
- Strong analytical, motivational, and negotiating skills, with a high-performance standard and a keen bias-for-action.
- Success in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.
- Exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, with a strong orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
- Strong relationship building skills at all levels of an organization and the ability to work effectively across functions within a matrix environment.
- Highly organized, able to prioritize workload, and meet strict deadlines.
- Self-motivated, proactive and forward thinking
- Willing to challenge the status quo when appropriate.
- Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
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