Sr Finance Manager 2 - FP&A Operations

Job Description SummaryThis leader will work directly with the D&S Engineering Finance Leader and Engineering leaders to enable operational performance, optimize Engineering strategies, and ensure alignment with broader organizational goals. In addition to FP&A responsibilities, a critical part of this role is directly supporting special projects across D&S engineering.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Financial Planning, Reporting, and Analysis: Lead the D&S Engineering finance teams in executing planning and reporting cycles, delivering comprehensive financial reports with variance analysis.
• Forecasting and Risk Management: Manage planning, forecasting, and pacing activities by leveraging data insights and operational expertise to identify material variances, mitigate risks, and capitalize on opportunities, ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial results.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication: Foster engagement with cross functional teams to effectively communicate financial positions, analyze operating results, and provide actionable insights to support strategic decision-making.
• Operational Reviews and Consolidation: Own the consolidation and analysis of financial data for the Engineering (MORs) and Weekly Operating Reviews (WORs), ensuring alignment with organizational goals and priorities.
• Strategic Planning and Reporting: Lead planning, forecasting, and pacing efforts for the Engineering function, utilizing data-driven approaches to articulate material variances, risks, and opportunities.
• Utilize Flight Deck tools to drive improved process and results.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting from an accredited university
• 6+ years of FInance experience

Desired Characteristics

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems​

• Demonstrated ability to lead programs / projects cross-functionally

• Experience with Engineering finance

• Proven track record of driving financial performance

• Evidence of leveraging FLIGHT DECK to improve processes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and provide actionable insights

• Strong business acumen and strategic thinking capabilities

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• High level of integrity, professionalism, and attention to detail

Note:

To comply with US immigration and other legal requirements, it is necessary to specify the minimum number of years’ experience required for any role based within the USA. For roles outside of the USA, to ensure compliance with applicable legislation, the JDs should focus on the substantive level of experience required for the role and a minimum number of years should NOT be used.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. Therefore, employment will be contingent upon the ability to prove that you meet the status of a U.S. Person as one of the following: U.S. lawful permanent resident, U.S. Citizen, have been granted asylee or refugee status (i.e., a protected individual under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)).

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