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