Manager Finance

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE:
Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE:
None

TRAVEL:
Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman's Defense Systems Sector is seeking a Finance Manager3 for the Weapons Systems Division (WSD), reporting directly to the Division Controller.

This position is an onsite position located in either McLean, VA or Linthicum, MD. It requires a solid understanding and working knowledge of financial planning and reporting and involves day-to-day supervision, guidance, and development to financial analysts within the Controller’s organization. The Manager will also partner with the Business Unit (BU) business management teams to manage all financial aspects to achieve the Division’s financial and strategic objectives.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial Planning (Annual Operating Plan/Long Range Strategic Plan and monthly forecasting), Analysis, and Reporting in accordance with company policy, GAAP and SOX requirements

• Financial reporting & financial statement analysis (Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statement)

• Provide financial variance analysis, business analysis, and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses

• Process and Tools improvement initiatives/Digital Transformation for business management across the Division

• Public company audit support to both Internal and External/3rd party auditors

• Estimate at Complete (EAC) profitability review and analysis

• Sarbanes-Oxley Control program

• Treasury/cash management

• Leadership

• Partnership with the Sector, Division and BU business management / finance teams

• On-boarding, motivation, development, and supervision of other staff members within the broader team

• Interdisciplinary coordination in support of program and department execution requirements

• Strong communication and relationship skills with internal, cross-functional colleagues and external auditors

The successful candidate must have a proven track record in fostering a collaborative culture that sustains the momentum around ethics and integrity, employee engagement, affordability, innovation, and continuous improvement. The candidate will maintain the highest level of commitment to quality, compliance, and internal controls in adherence to company values and ethics.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with 8 years of experience in any combination of business management, finance and or accounting OR a Master's Degree and 6 years of stated experience

• Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent

• Familiarity with business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such a Long Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan

• Working knowledge of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)

• Demonstrated knowledge in the preparation and analysis of balance sheet and income statements

• High level of proficiency with SAP ERP and MS Office tools, especially Excel

• Must be able to sit onsite in either Mclean, Virginia or Linthicum, MD

Preferred Qualifications (preferable but not mandatory)

• Bachelor's degree with 10 years of experience in any combination business management, finance and or accounting.

• Certified Public Account certification (CPA)

• Experience in Aerospace & Defense financial…