Director , Project Finance - F35 Solutions; Hybrid Security Clearance

Position: Director I, Project Finance - F35 Solutions (Hybrid) with Security Clearance
Job Description You don't see it, but it's there. Our employees work on the world's most advanced electronics
-from saving emissions in the City of Lights to powering the Mars Rover to protecting the F-35 fighter jet. At Electronic Systems, you'll be among the brightest minds, working on the aerospace and defense industry's most difficult problems. Drawing strength from our diverse and inclusive workforce, we're innovating for the future. And you can, too. Our flexible work environment, including a hybrid work schedule and 9/80 work calendar, provides you a chance to change the world without giving up your personal life.

We put our customers first- exemplified by our missions: "We Protect Those Who Protect Us®" and "We Innovate For Those Who Move The World™." Sound like a team you want to be a part of? Come build your career with BAE Systems. The candidate selected for this position will function as the Finance Director for a complex portfolio of development programs within the F-35 Solutions Product Line in the Electronic Combat Solutions (ECS) business area.

With annual revenue >$200m, the F-35 development portfolio is essential in developing the next generation of capabilities in support of the 5th Gen fighter fleet and beyond. This role serves as a strategic and collaborative business partner to the Development Product Line Director and the F-35 Solutions leadership team. The role is based in Manchester, NH at our 3000 Goffs Falls Road location.

* Due to the nature of the specific programs that this role will support, there is a strong preference for the selected individual to have at least a Secret Clearance coming into the role. The minimum expectation is that an individual must be eligible to obtain a Secret Clearance, for which the process would be initiated immediately upon starting in the role.

This role will be performed in a hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time between our office in Manchester, and remotely from an alternate work location of their choosing. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either reside within a comfortable daily commute of the greater Manchester area, or possess a willingness to relocate to the area.

Responsibilities include:

* Finance business partner to Product Line Director and the entire development team

* Develop financial forecasts for the product line for the current year and the long-range plan, incorporating a full view of risk and opportunities to the forecast

* Align with the team on strategic direction and priorities and the financial forecast

* Deliver on all weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements, including reporting on variances

* Review and approve bids and proposals

* Support business case analysis and investment decisions

* Provide guidance and oversight to the product line and program teams ensuring compliance

* Develop opportunities for team development, growth, and continuous improvement

* Ensure financial resources are available as needed throughout the product line

* Partner with the product line to support commerciality pursuits ensuring compliance and profitability Required Education, Experience, & Skills
* Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or economics (or similar degree focus)

* 12+ years of work experience

* 6+ years of aerospace/defense industry experience

* Proven leadership skills and ability to work in a dynamic environment

* Program Finance and earned Value experience

* Demonstrated ability to offer strategic leadership of proposals, development/review of financial forecasting of salient data, and successful management & mentoring of staff.

* Demonstrated ability to shape program and proposal execution strategies

* Demonstrated ability to summarize complex programmatic and financial issues and communicate recommendations clearly to executive leadership

* Ability to partner across all functions to drive business results

* Secret Clearance - or at minimum, ability to quickly obtain it shortly after starting in role Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $138267 - $235053

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