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Job Title: Lead, Program Finance
Job Code: SAS~~~9
Job Location: Clifton, NJ (or Remote)
Job Description: The Mission Solutions Division, within the Electronic Warfare Sector is seeking a Lead Program Financial Analyst to lead our team of qualified and diverse individuals in Clifton. This individual will work on significantly diverse assignments, assist with standardization of processes, and foster a collaborative team setting. As Lead, this individual is responsible for the financial operations of the business area, to include supporting and driving action to achieve financial commitments and mitigate risks, guiding and escalating (as appropriate) business decisions from program bid through execution, and the development of their direct reports. The candidate will be responsible for the execution of program finance processes and deliverables; inclusive of: budgeting, EVMS, CDRL preparation, internal financial metrics reporting, and partner with program management to analyze and assist in understanding their financial position.
Essential Functions:
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Project controls analyst responsible for analysis of program data including but not limited to labor, material, subcontract and ODC and providing analysis results in a format that allows program team to use data to make informed management decisions.
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Educate and lead financial analysts through Estimates at Completion (EAC) for direct charge programs by working with cross functional IPT.
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Provide inputs for the monthly, quarterly and annual sales and cash forecasting process, supporting closure calls.
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Perform variance analysis to forecasted results (EAC, Sales, Profit and Cash), identifying specific drivers of deviations from estimates.
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Communicate business and financial data in a clear, concise, and timely manner to ensure no financial surprises.
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Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to direct reports.
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Responsible for advising program management and cross-functional teammates on adherence to Finance policies, procedures, and adoption of best practices.
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Ultimate ownership of the team’s execution of program finance goals and deliverables.
Qualifications:
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Ability to build collaborative relationships, earn trust, and thrive in an inclusive environment
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Strong communication and presentation skills
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Attention to detail and ability to recognize trends that present financial risks or opportunities
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Strong Proficiency in Earned Value Management
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Experience with creating financial forecasts
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Proficiency with a financial ERP system, such as PeopleSoft, Oracle, or SAP
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Expertise with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
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Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 9 years of prior program finance experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 7 years of prior program finance experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Ability to multi-task and work ad-hoc requests on short notice.
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Experience with multiple contract types (CP/FP/T&M)
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Demonstrated ability to manage complex projects or processes with minimal oversight.
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Specific experience with PeopleSoft, Hyperion Planning, MPM and Cobra is a plus
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Security clearance is a plus, but not required
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
