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.

A challenging opportunity exists for a motivated individual within the Tactical Aircraft EW Solutions (TACAIR) Product Line. The candidate will be the lead for a large strategic production program. This individual will be responsible for the financial execution and analysis including planning and baseline integrity, internal reporting, Earned Value Management System and Life Cycle Management compliance and financial salient forecasting. 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.

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 at our office in Nashua, NH, and remotely from an alternate workplace.  To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must reside within a comfortable daily commute of Nashua, or possess a willingness to fully relocate to the area at their own expense.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements

• Support the development, review and presentation of financial forecasts, including the Operating Plan, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs) and the long-term Integrated Business Plan (IBP)

• Through pricing basis of estimates, and preparing request for bid approvals (RBA); participating in fact-finding, statements of position, and negotiations

• Reporting & presenting financials to management and customer

• Serving as a full business partner to the program teams

• Working with the contracts function for funding, billings, and other contractual items

• Creating and influencing program baselines through earned value management

• Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities

• Developing financial forecasts and analyzing estimates at completion

• Significant program team contributor. Coordinating team meetings and reviews

• Ensure compliance to internal controls while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of work experience or equivalent experience; alternatively, a master’s degree and 2+ years of work experience

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools

• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

• Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, ProPricer and Cobra

• Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment

• Experience in program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines

• Experience with proposals

• Understanding and knowledge industry practices and standards as well as company policies