Title:  Lead, Program Finance (Melbourne FL)

Job Title:  Lead, Program Finance

Job Code: 24070

Job Location:  Melbourne, FL 

Job Description:  

The Lead, Program Finance is responsible for directing the financial control of large and/or complex programs. Works as a key business partner to Program Managers and functional teams to establish and maintain the program’s financial plan, perform analyses, and prepare reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines. Prepares budgets for contract work and performs and/or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed financial analysis that provide insight into cost and schedule health on a program to ensure financial objectives are met. Interprets performance data on a weekly and monthly basis with the goal of providing early indicators of program health. Monitors program adherence to approved budget. Responsible for monthly financial forecasting and long-range planning of their respective programs, focusing on Orders, Revenue, Profit and Cash Flow.

Essential Functions: 

• Responsible for financial support and oversight of multiple cost plus and fixed price government programs, including proposal support, program planning, submitting monthly financial forecasts, performing internal and external program reporting
• Collaborate with program team to develop updated quarterly Estimates at Complete
• Communicate the assumptions made when compiling program estimates and speak to the key risks and opportunities that would impact cost, schedule, and financial outlook
• Interface with Program Management, Accounting, Functional Leads, and customers as the primary source of all financial information for the programs they support
• Monthly updates of financial forecast with focus on orders, sales, profit, and cash
• EVMS and financial reporting
• Providing financial analysis for audits and other financial activities.

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.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Top Secret/SCI