Business Finance Manager

Business Name: Textron Systems / Textron Marine and Land Systems / MillenWorks

Function: Finance

Report To: Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis

Job Title:  Business Manager - MillenWorks
 

Job Summary:

A Business Manager is responsible for the successful execution of financial and business management activities.

 Responsibilities:

• Financial business partner to the business area General Manager and his team to guide the current and future direction consistent with short and long term objectives for a growing $20.0M, ~100 person organization .
• Interface with program managers, directors, and senior management to plan and coordinate resource requirements and implement and enforce financial controls in accordance with established practices.
• Ensure that cost performance objectives, financial reporting (internal and external) and product line financial practices are successfully executed in accordance with Government (CAS/FAR/DFAR), corporate (including Sarbanes-Oxley compliance) and Division requirements.
  • Daily interface with Program Management and functional control account managers on program related activities and problem resolution
• Demonstrate and promote a thorough understanding of, and ability to apply established company policies, procedures, and processes in the execution of job functions.
• Develop, prepare and coordinate the preparation of the Annual Operating Plan for the business, including monthly updates, indirect budgets and capital requirements.
• Support the financial requirements in preparation of the Strategic Business Review.
• Coordinate, analyze and advise in the calculation and determination of separate site labor overheads.
  • Monitor rates/base projections monthly and advise of corrective actions as necessary.
• Provide required information and support to DCAA and/or DCMA audits, Textron audits, internal audits and E&Y, as required.
• Prepare and analyze data for internal and external financial reports as required.
  • Provide program cost performance report summary for each contract for executive management and customers, as required. 
  • Coordinate the preparation of Estimates at Completion (EAC). Evaluates the data, identifies problem areas and recommends corrective action to management and to the functional areas
  • Participate and lead monthly cost reviews on active programs
  • Ensure proper payment schedules are adhered to and required profit margins are attained
• Train personnel on the implementation and use of earned value tools.
• Manage and train direct reports as may be assigned.
• Ability to perform all aspects of cost volume preparation as cost volume lead on proposals including:
  • Develop pricing methodologies with consistency across all programs;
  • Develop pricing strategies;
  • Standardize processes for estimating and pricing in accordance with the TM&LS Pricing/Estimating Manual
  • Reviewing all priced proposals before review with upper management; review and advise management on all financial aspects of proposal (i.e. cash flow, payment terms, etc).
• Mentor MW team members to increase team skill base which will enhance their career growth opportunities.
• Active participation in Finance initiatives, and/or development/redesign and implementation of new or revised policies, procedures, processes, manuals, methods, etc.
• Work with Finance team at TM&LS and TSC, as required, to resolve any billing, financial issues or concerns at the business unit
• Perform other job related duties as assigned by management.

Education:

• BS degree in Finance/Accounting or equivalent plus 8-10 years of directly related government contract experience (CAS/FAR/EVMS) with demonstrated progression/advancement.
• Earned Value experience strongly preferred.
• MBA/CPA a plus.

Position Requirements:

• Financial expertise/leadership in the application of sound business principles and concepts required determining, plan and executing financial actions necessary for program and business area success.
• Thorough knowledge of Finance and Accounting theory and practice and business management.
• Pro-active, hands-on self starter who can take tasks from concept to completion with minimal direction.
• Ability to quickly assess and resolve unique complex problems with incomplete/ambiguous data.
• Capable of successfully managing multiple tasks and deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Effective communication and presentation skills.
•  Demonstrated ability to work well with others in responsible positions at various organizational and functional levels to resolve matters of interrelated responsibility, while exercising a high degree of tact, objectivity and diplomacy to obtain program objectives.
• Take appropriate action with all direct reports, including prompt remedial action when required, to insure full compliance with the Textron Business Conduct Guidelines.
• Is cognizant of and complies with the Annual Division Compliance Plan.
• Proficient in use of Microsoft Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, PowerPoint and Outlook; MPM a plus.
• MS Project, Access and QuickBooks helpful.

License and Certification Requirements: 

None

Additional Information:

• Direct Reports: 2 to 3
• Travel Requirements: ~10%

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).  All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR.  ITAR defines a U.S. person as a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

Textron (and its subsidiaries) participates in E-Verify.  We will provide the U.S. Social Security Administration (SSA) and, if necessary, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), with information from each new employee’s Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.

How To Apply

• Please go to www.textronjobs.com.
• Select the advanced search feature. 
• MillenWorks jobs postings can be found by our location, USA-CA-Tustin. 

MillenWorks is an equal opportunity employer.