Lead, Program Finance at L3Harris Technologies

Job Title:  Lead, Program Finance

Job Code: 18922

Job Location: Northampton MA, Palm Bay FL, Salt Lake City UT, Camden NJ, Plano TX or Herndon VA

Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity to join L3Harris team as a Lead, Program Financial Analyst . In this position, you would Work closely with program managers, procurement, and contracts to develop, track, analyze, and maintain program budgets.  The individual in this role would provide visibility on program status through program planning and control activities including estimate at completion (EAC), status reporting, and risk analysis. 

Essential Functions:

• Preparing detailed program team budgets and updating projections for monthly sales, operating income, and cash receipt forecasts.
• Maintaining timely and accurate EACs for assigned programs.
• Preparing variance analysis in support of program management for internal weekly and monthly reviews. 
• Experience analyzing and reporting Earned Value Management data.
• Generating monthly project billings.
• Providing financial support to DCMA/DCAA audits.
• Identify and develop process improvements to streamline reporting and improve efficiency
• Developing detailed, accurate manufacturing and material cost estimates.  Update proposals to include actual purchase order and other cost data in preparation for negotiations.
• Conducting ad hoc analysis as required

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.Basic understanding of cost accounting and FA principles. Familiarity with Costpoint or other ERP.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other MS Office applications
• Experience with Earned Value Management, IPMR CDRL submittal and an Earned Value tool (COBRA, etc.) a plus
• Must be a US Citizen, with the ability to obtain and maintain a US Secret clearance if needed.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Ability to handle multiple priorities and projects. 
• Should be a self-starter that can work independently and in a team environment
• Must use management by fact, understand risk management and be able to work well within a team. 
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skill set, including the capability to interface with customers and form strong business partnerships with key program leaders
• Advanced skill level with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word
• Familiarity with an ERP an Earned Value tool, preferably Cost Point and Cobra
• Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to prioritize in a dynamic environment
• Strong analytical skills including the ability to proactively solve problems and issues in a timely manner
• Self-motivated and strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with people of all levels/functions within the organization
• Strong communication skills (oral, written, listening)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
• Minimum 2 years of Earned Value experience