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Manager, Program Finance

Alpharetta, Georgia

Job ID 26594
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Job Title: Manager, Program Finance

Job Code: 26594

Job Location: Alpharetta, GA 

Job Description:

L3Harris Corporation’s Advanced Combat Systems sector is seeking a Program Finance Manager in Alpharetta, GA for the Military Displays business area. This position will be responsible for managing, preparing, administering, and directing cost control of the budget for large and/or complex programs. This position will report to the Military Displays finance lead

Essential Functions:

  • Lead, direct and review the work of direct report(s) with focus on policy and strategy implementation to ensure that contracts, proposals, pricing, billings and forecasting, are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and government cost control guidelines.
  • Support direct reports by clearing any obstacles hindering workflow.
  • Develop financials for annual operating plans and strategic plans.
  • Provide comprehensive weekly/monthly revenue and project profitability variance analysis against monthly spends, budget and forecasts.
  • Maintain Order, Sales, Profit, and Cash Flow weekly tracking sheet to present to VP, providing program management and program finance inputs, variance analysis against current year plans.
  • Work with program management and functional disciplines to ensure program plans and execution are compliant with company standard practice of integrating cost and schedule using earned value management guidelines
  • Assess and quantify cost/schedule/technical status and risk, evaluate program trends, and provide project cost completion estimates.
  • Perform analyses, prepare reports and communicate with parties within and outside of the organization which includes customers or vendors on an as-needed basis.
  • Problem solve and conduct investigations to identify root-cause and develop improvements to practices or approaches to mitigate scheduling risks.
  • Conduct briefings with senior leadership regarding matters of importance to budget control for programs and to explain and influence changes.
  • Support internal and external audits.
  • Be proactive in introducing changes that will enhance the team’s efficiency.

Qualifications: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or Finance required, with a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience, or Graduate Degree with 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:

  • 3+ years of Program Financial management experience.
  • 3+ years setting up and monitoring cost control system on contracts requiring validated cost schedule control system.
  • Knowledge in Finance program interface for proposals, billings, cost control and other financial controls.
  • Experience in the managing of finance in the defense and aerospace industry highly preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Cost Accounting Standards and Federal Acquisition Regulations.
  • Experience in EVMS and/or Microsoft Project a plus.
  • Ability to work with management and other functional areas in a fast-paced multiple project environment with changing priorities.

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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