About the Role / About the Job
The company is seeking a Specialist, Program Finance to join its Finance team. The Specialist Program Finance position will be responsible for financial forecasting, program financial execution, and various ad hoc analyses. This position performs analyses related to programs including orders, sales, profit, program working capital, and cash flow. Responsibility also includes development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders for their programs. The successful candidate is expected to understand internal customer requirements and provide useful, timely data to assist in the reporting and decision-making process. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.
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Essential Functions
- Partner with Program Management Office and manage all financial actions for their set of programs, including managing inventory, tracking cash flow, financial planning and analysis, and proposing corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensure financials for Program Management Reviews are accurate and complete.
- Support month end and week soft closing activities including validating actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings.
- Provide financial forecast for their programs.
- Analyze and submit weekly program financials.
- Participate in customer meetings as required.
- Experience with Excel, PowerPoint and SharePoint required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, there is a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills
- Experience collaborating with Engineering functions, Program Managers, Business Development Managers, Product Lines, finance, accounting, and FP&A.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Knowledge of Power BI, PeopleSoft, or other GL or ERP is nice to have.
