Manager II - Finance - FP&A (Operations)

Job Description

This is a leadership position in the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) organization and will serve as the strategic business advisor and partner supporting the Operations Strategic Capabilities Unit (SCU).

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What You’ll Do:

• As the FP&A strategic business advisor this position will be responsible for supporting strategic and tactical business investment decisions.
• Be responsible for developing current, accurate and complete budgets, rates, and performance analysis.
• Present financials to SCU leadership and Space & Mission Systems (SMS) executive staff.
• Work collaboratively within the Operations SCU to develop financial best practices and coordinate with the Directors within the SCU to develop financial forecasts and budgets.
• Ensure business operations are compliant with regulatory requirements and conducted in accordance with best practices.
• Develop, promote, and support Finance training to increase financial acumen.
• Support business requests, special projects and collaborate with others to optimize business solutions.
• This Finance Leader should be effective at developing people:
  • Coach and mentor direct reports to ensure personal growth and management visibility.
  • Develop and support overall objectives, strategies, and long-range goals of personnel.
  • Measure performance through reviews to drive continual improvement.
  • Create and maintain succession plans.
  • Manage and hire in accordance with Company guidelines.
• Inspire self and others, make lasting connections and achieve results within a team environment.
• Interact appropriately with others to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Support the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) development and audit.
• Understand the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), disclosure statements, indirect cost activities and associated allocation methods.
• Support disclosure statement updates and cost impact assessments.
• Support business operations that are compliant with regulatory requirements and conducted in accordance with best practices. All aspects of the role align with regulations, and comply with Company policies, procedures, tools, and instructions.
• Support business risk resolution and opportunity identification and implementation.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• BS/BA in related field plus 10 years or more related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Understanding of business and program requirements with performance implications on the financial aspects of the business.
• Finance leadership with the management skills to set direction and create goals that align with business requirements and timelines, prioritize tasks and enforcing accountability.
• Must have demonstrated ability to identify talent, providing sufficient autonomy and accountability, while building a highly functioning Team.
• Excellent customer service, accountability, professionalism, and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent critical thinking skills that result in effective decision making and priority setting.
• Drive for results and execution excellence with financial and business management skills.
• Team building and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must be comfortable interacting with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and support cross-functional teams.
• Comfortable operating at a fast pace.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Self-motivated, detail oriented.

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Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• US Government contracting experience with FAR, DFARS and CAS understanding.
• Preferred tool knowledge:
  • Workday Adaptative Planning.
  • Ball Aerospace Resource Tool (BART).
  • Deltek Costpoint.
  • Microsoft: Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Power BI.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $134640 - $228888

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.


About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

Headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Space & Mission Systems is a leading provider of national defense and civil space applications, advanced remote sensing, scientific and tactical systems for government and commercial customers. We continually pioneer ways to innovate spacecraft, mission payloads, optical systems, and other defense and civil capabilities. Powered by endlessly curious people with an unwavering mission focus, we continually discover ways to enable our customers to perform beyond expectation and protect what matters most.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.

Multiple positions may be available on this opening.