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Form of workLooking to be a part of an exciting, fast-paced, and challenging program? Join the F-35 Production Finance Team, the largest production program in the company! F-35 Production is part of the F-35 Solutions Product Line in the ECS Business Area.
This individual will be responsible for the financial execution and analysis of multiple production programs within the portfolio including planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance and financial salient forecasting.
In addition, the candidate will have responsibilities within the F-35 Inventory Build IPT structure. The candidate will be expected to provide financial support, expertise, and guidance to program managers, control account managers, and more junior members of the Finance team.
The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day to day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.
Program Finance plans, controls, and reports program performance relating to cost and schedule according to the Earned Value Management System. Program Finance is a well-rounded role that exposes employees to the various facets of BAE Systems finance.
Because this role involves a combination of collaborative/in-person and independent work, it will take the form of a hybrid work format, with time split between working onsite and remotely. As such, the selected individual must reside within a commutable distance of the BAE Systems offices in Nashua, NH.
Responsibilities include:
- Significant program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews and developing creative solutions to problems
- Partnering with the contracts function for funding, billings, collections, and other contractual items
- Working with Control Account Managers (CAM) to establish and monitor program’s budget through the use of earned value management
- Developing financial forecasts and analyzing estimates at completion
- Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally
- Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities
- Reporting financials to management
- Proposal support through pricing basis of estimates, compiling cost volumes, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA)
- Implementing continuous improvement of current processes
Required Education, Experience, & Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree / equivalent experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools in particular, Excel and PowerPoint
- Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
- Experience communicating and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner
- Strong interpersonal skills to influence diverse work teams
- Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
- Experience in program finance on production contracts and/or other finance functional disciplines
- Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, SmartView, & Cobra
- Experience with forecasting and analysis
- Able to work independently and are self-starting
- Skilled at solving complex problems
Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $78760 - $133870
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 Electronic 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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.
Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.
