Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation
Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Manager Finance 3 located onsite in our Melbourne, FL office. The selected candidate will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes for the Division.
This role requires a solid understanding and working knowledge of financial planning and reporting and involves day-to-day supervision, guidance, and development to a team of financial analysts. The selected candidate will coordinate and work closely with Division and Sector leadership, financial planning and reporting teams, and other functions across the organization, to complete the below activities and strategic objectives.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Financial Planning (Annual Operating Plan/Long Range Strategic Plan and monthly forecasting), Analysis, and Reporting in accordance with company policy, GAAP and SOX requirements
- Financial reporting & financial statement analysis (Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statement)
- Provide financial variance analysis, business analysis, and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
- Support Treasury / Cash forecasting
- Coordinate responses to ad hoc requests from Sector or Corporate
- Support process and Tools improvement initiatives/Digital Transformation for business management
Leadership:
- Strong communication and relationship skills with internal stakeholders and cross-functional colleagues
- Partnership with the Corporate, Sector, Division and BU business management / finance teams
- On-boarding, motivation, development, and supervision of other staff members within the broader team
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of related experience in business management, finance, and/or accounting - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of related experience
- Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
- Familiarity with business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such a Long Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan
- Working knowledge of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
- Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to work across cross functional teams to complete deliverables
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of tools/applications, with a strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
- Ability to transfer and maintain the final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD must be in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and any program access(es) required for the position within a reasonable period of time, as determined by the Company.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Cognos experience
- FAR/DFARS experience
- Program cost control / program finance
- Experience interfacing with executive leadership
We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?
Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!
At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.
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Primary Level Salary Range: $133,400.00 - $200,200.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience - OR - Master's degree with 6 years of related experience
- Prior management experience with demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
- Familiarity with business strategy and forecasting (Long Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan)
- Working knowledge of financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow Statement)
- Ability to prioritize effectively and complete work timely in a deadline driven environment
- Ability to work across cross functional teams to complete deliverables
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite with strong emphasis on Microsoft Excel
- Ability to transfer and maintain final adjudicated government Secret clearance (DoD in-scope or enrolled in Continuous Evaluation) and obtain any program access required
- Willingness/ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
- Aerospace/defense industry and business management experience
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Cognos experience
- FAR/DFARS experience
- Program cost control / program finance experience
- Experience interfacing with executive leadership
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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We are a close-knit community of big thinkers collaborating to keep the world safe. Our passion, creativity and expertise bring next-level technology solutions to life in autonomous systems, cyber, C4ISR, strike, space, and logistics and modernization for our customers around the globe. On the Northrop Grumman team, you’ll join our pursuit of excellence immersed in a dynamic culture of innovation and respect. Your unique perspective will help achieve our shared vision for the future of global security. Every step of the way, you'll be supported by world-class training, employee resource groups and a comprehensive benefits package that enables greater health and happiness for you and your family. Worldwide and across disciplines, we’re challenging what’s possible for technology to protect people and places from undersea to outer space and into cyberspace. And we see the impact of our performance every day. We are Northrop Grumman, and we work on what matters—now, you too can make a difference. Explore opportunities in engineering, IT, manufacturing, business management, cybersecurity and more with us. Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.








