Lead Program Finance - R5875

Job Description:

What you'll do:

Build, maintain, and scale financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning
Analyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership
Partner closely with Program Management and Aircraft Ops teams to provide financial support on program health, spend trends, and headcount planning
Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance using tools like Power BI and Excel
Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including variance analysis and executive reporting
Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processes
Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teams
Drive continuous process improvement by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting and analysis
Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to monitor material movement, usage, and cost trends
Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates
Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis

Required qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
Strong understanding of US GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contracting or manufacturing environment
Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
Strong working knowledge of Power BI and comfort with data visualization tools
Solid understanding of financial statements and business metrics
Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders

Preferred qualifications:

MBA or Master’s degree in a related discipline
Experience supporting operations or customer-facing teams in a manufacturing, aerospace, or tech environment
Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX, or other data transformation and modeling tools
Familiarity with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint/Oracle) and planning tools (e.g., Vena/Anaplan)
Track record of being a high performer with a bias for action, intellectual curiosity, and attention to detail
Passion for using data to tell a story and drive strategic decisions