Specialist, Program Finance

Reference #20226

Waterdown, Ontario

About L3HARRIS WESCAM

As a subsidiary of L3Harris Technologies and within the Integrated Mission Systems Segment, the WESCAM division develops the most advanced optical sensor and targeting systems for global defense and military sectors, National Security, Search & Rescue and Airborne law enforcement agencies. From long-range covert surveillance missions to search and rescue operations, our MX-series systems, and the mission systems solutions they are a part of, produce stabilized high-magnification electro-optical and infrared images from airborne, marine and ground based platforms, enabling our customers to see first and act first.

About the Role

Responsible for supporting the management, preparation, administration, and directing the control of the budget for assigned programs. Performs analyses and prepares reports in order to ensure that contracts are within negotiated and agreed-upon parameters and in accordance with accounting principles. Assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis. Conducts detailed and ad-hoc financial analysis. Interprets and implements most proposal estimating, pricing and documentation requirements. Monitors program adherence to approved budget.

Primary Responsibilities 

• Management and ownership of EAC process and analysis for funded programs
• Create and maintain detailed spreadsheets to assist with program management, revenue forecast and EAC reporting
• Be a business partner with the Program Management Office (PMO), provide finance support for the monthly program review and related projects on an as needed basis
• Upon reward of contract, establish contract baseline costs by element of cost (direct material, labor, overhead)
• Monitor assigned programs’ progress and actual costs against budget, investigate discrepancies and/or unusual trends. This includes working closely with other teams within and outside of the Finance department
• Responsible for the creation and accuracy of the monthly reporting to support development of EACs
• Provide financial analysis support to PMO on programs which do not require an EAC
• Responsible for warranty and commissions accruals for programs and related month-end reconciliations
• Communicate within and outside of own function to gain cooperation on processes, practices, and procedures.
• Finance support and analysis to the Bids & Proposals team for major bids in preparation for SLT, Sector, Segment and Corporate approvals
• Provide accurate and timely information to internal and external auditors as required

Required Capabilities 

• Advanced knowledge in MS Office, especially MS Excel.
• Ability to initiate, follow-up and close out investigations.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, ability to develop strong working relationships with related key managers and support staffs
• Strong process improvement orientation
• Attention to details
• Ability to adapt and respond quickly to urgent business requests
• Open, honest customer centric attitude

Desired Education and Experiences 

• Requires proficient knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education combined with experience.
• May have practical knowledge of project management.
• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Previous program finance or audit experience is a plus.
  • Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience.
• In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
• Completed or in final stages of CPA Certification or equivalent experience is an asset
• Experience in a large company environment with multiple subsidiaries, both Canadian and U.S. is an asset

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