Senior Manager, Program Finance

Senior Manager, Program Finance

Industry: Aerospace / Defense
Location: Onsite (Relocation Assistance Available)
Schedule: 9/80 Work Schedule (Every Other Friday Off)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Compensation: $175,000–$185,000 base + full benefits
U.S. Citizenship Required

The Opportunity

We are seeking a Senior Manager, Program Finance to lead a high-impact finance organization within a defense business area. This role is a trusted strategic partner to the Business Area General Manager, with direct responsibility for P&L performance, Earned Value execution, forecasting, and financial leadership across complex defense programs.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced defense Program Finance leader who enjoys combining hands-on financial rigor with people leadership, business partnership, and continuous improvement.

What Youll Own

• Act as a financial partner to the GM, owning P&L performance including orders, sales, operating income, and free cash flow

• Lead and develop a team of Program Financial Analysts, with a strong focus on onboarding, training, engagement, and performance

• Ensure full compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 Earned Value Management standards for government/DCMA-reportable programs

• Drive forecasting, risk management, and variance analysis, providing weekly and monthly insights to leadership

• Prepare and present executive-level financial materials for AOP, JSP, MFRs, and investment decisions

• Partner with Program Management, Operations, Engineering, and Proposal teams to support program execution and future growth

• Define and track KPIs, drive process improvements, and foster a culture of continuous improvement and accountability

• Support pricing, proposal reviews, and financial risk/opportunity assessments for new business

Required Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship (required)

• Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
  (Masters degree a plus)

• 12+ years of relevant experience (or equivalent combination of education/experience)

• Proven experience leading and developing finance teams

• Deep expertise in Earned Value Management (ANSI/EIA-748)

• Prior experience in defense industry program finance

• Strong proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint

• Ability to operate independently, manage competing priorities, and influence senior stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• SAP experience

• Knowledge of ASC 606 revenue recognition

• Advanced Excel modeling skills

• Experience supporting proposal pricing and contract financials

Why This Role

• Senior-level visibility and influence with business leadership

• Ownership of meaningful financial outcomes in a mission-driven environment

• Strong compensation and benefits package

• 9/80 schedule supporting work/life balance

• Relocation assistance available

• Stable, long-term defense programs with real impact