Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for Manager Business Management 1 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Business Management organization in the Research and Advanced Design Division. This leadership role is located in Redondo Beach, CA and is an onsite position.
We are seeking a Manager Business Management 01 to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. The position will be based in Redondo Beach, CA and will report to the Business Manager for the Expendables and Future Aircraft Operating Units located in Redondo Beach, CA, and will have the following responsibilities:
- Support the Operating Unit in all aspects of the Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes for the Division
- Support the Operating Unit in Capture efforts including proposal preparation, negotiation and certification
- Manage program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, estimate at completion analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis)
- Execute and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation
- Work with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics
- Internal and external audit support
- Support the development of presentations for, and brief to, Program and Division leadership
- Interface with geographically disbursed business, program, and sector personnel
- Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership
Basic Required Qualifications:
- Must either have a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related discipline with a minimum of 6 years’ experience, or master’s degree in business administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related discipline with a minimum of 4 years’ experience or a PhD in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related discipline with a minimum of 2 years’ experience
- Prior experience with Financial Planning and Reporting includes supporting monthly actuals and forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Strategic Plans
- Able to prepare and analyze data and figures
- Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
- Experience with ERP systems (SAP)
- Experience with planning software/database systems (e.g., NGFP/Hyperion/Oracle Planning, Cognos)
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
- Must have an active DoD Secret or Top-Secret clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation)
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Preferred Qualifications:
- Full working knowledge of Financial Planning and Reporting, to include leading the development of monthly forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Strategic Plans
- Master’s degree in business Admin, Accounting, or related discipline
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- DoD Top Secret Security Clearance
Primary Level Salary Range: $110,000.00 - $165,000.00The 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 in business administration, economics, finance, accounting, audit, or related discipline plus at least 6 years of experience; or equivalent master’s or PhD pathway
- Experience supporting monthly actuals and forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Strategic Plans
- Ability to prepare and analyze data and figures
- Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
- Experience with ERP systems, specifically SAP
- Experience with planning software or database systems such as NGFP, Hyperion, Oracle Planning, or Cognos
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Active DoD Secret or Top Secret clearance, with a background investigation completed within the last six years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation
- Full working knowledge of financial planning and reporting, including leading monthly forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Strategic Plans
- Master’s degree in business administration, accounting, or related discipline
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- DoD Top Secret security clearance
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