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Mgr IV- Finance
Job Description: BAE Systems is seeking a strategic financial operations leader to join our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) sector as a Manager IV - Finance, leading the Unified Finance Operations Team (UFO). This key role will drive business outcomes by overseeing and integrating various finance functions, systems, processes, and tools to ensure efficient and effective finance operations. A successful candidate will provide strategic leadership on systems and tools while supporting consistent operational execution across finance processes, and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.
What You’ll Do: • Strategic Finance Leadership: • Develop and implement strategic initiatives to maintain and improve finance systems and tools, ensuring alignment with business objectives and industry best practices.
• DFARS Business Systems Compliance: • Ensure compliance with DFARS 252.234-7002 Earned Value Management System, regulatory requirements, including DFARS, FAR, and CAS, and support audits to maintain compliance with relevant industry, government, and company standards.
• Process Standardization and Improvement: • Implement and maintain standardized processes, templates, and guidance to support consistent execution across Finance. • Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist in developing solutions that streamline processes, tools, and policies.
• Finance Systems and Tools Management: • Oversee system support, upgrades, maintenance, and enhancement of financial systems, including Costpoint, BART/PPM, Icertis Financials, Adaptive Planning, and other financial systems and tools. • Sponsor and provide support for tool transformation projects that impact Finance and the enterprise, ensuring effective implementation and adoption.
• Reporting and Analytics: • Maintain and improve reporting capabilities to support business decision-making and provide visibility to Finance leadership.
• Leadership and Development: • Provide day-to-day leadership and support to multiple Finance teams. • Encourage training and capability development to support SMS objectives.
• Knowledge Management (Finance leveled down): • Coordinate and prioritize learning and knowledge management activities across Finance functional areas.
• Collaboration and Communication: • Collaborate with leadership to support the ongoing evolution of finance operations in alignment with business needs. • Stay current on industry trends and best practices through engagement with other BAE Systems sectors and involvement in external professional associations/seminars and other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule. • Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment. • Perform other duties as necessary. On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.
Working Conditions: • Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor. Short Term Incentive: Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.
Required Skills and Education: • BS/BA in a related field plus 12 or more years related experience. • Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education. • Experience in Aerospace and Defense (A&D) or similar government contracting environment. • 4+ years of functional management experience. • Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, and communication skills. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong people and team-building skills. • Strong financial and business management skills. #LI-KB1A security clearance or access with Polygraph is not required to be eligible for this position. However, the applicant must be willing and eligible for submission, depending on program requirements, after an offer is accepted and must be able to maintain the applicable clearance/access.
Preferred Skills and Education: • Advanced degree. • Experience in financial systems management and process improvement. • Knowledge and use of key financial systems (Costpoint, EcoSys/PPM, On-Base, Icertis, Adaptive Planning). • Earned Value Management (EVM) experience. • Active TS/SCI clearance.
About BAE Systems Space & Mission Systems: BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.
Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.
This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.
Benefits Information: Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.
Intern Benefits: Temporary employees generally are not eligible for BAE Systems benefits, but can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan. Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance.
Please note: Some benefits may be different for union employees that are governed by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA) or for positions covered by a wage law called the McNamara-O’Hara Service Contract Act (SCA).