Business Manager II

Are you looking to advance your career and flex your leadership and management skills in a fast-paced and rewarding organization? This is the opportunity for you! The Business Manager II is responsible for leading and overseeing business operations with a focus on financial performance and strategic resource planning. This role involves managing budgets, overseeing costs, coordinating business resource planning/tracking, and ensuring alignment with corporate objectives. The Business Manager II also acts as a key liaison between business groups, business organizations and/or Corporate Program Finance.

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries.

Responsibilities:

• Will have specific responsibilities working for the Finance organization responsible for financial program performance/execution.
• Financial planning and analysis.
• Developing long term plan[s] specific to the Aircraft Missionization & Sustainment (AMS) business unit and its product lines.
• Manages financial analysis team responsible for financial health metrics.
• Will often report to executive leadership specific to financial progress made towards business area financial goals and objectives.
• Manages and supports financial cadence associated with company and industry financial reporting.
• Develop, prepare, and manage indirect and program budgets.
• Oversee cost control and ensure optimal financial performance.
• Coordinate strategic business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities.
• Act as a key liaison between business groups and Corporate Program Finance.
• Ensure robust financial and programmatic controls and cost/schedule checks and balances.
• Prepare, present, and analyze detailed financial reports for senior management.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
• Monitor and report on financial performance against budgets and forecasts.
• Mentor and guide junior business analysts.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or a related field with at least 2+ years in a leadership role.
  • Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. 
  • Related experience may be considered in lieu of required education
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections.
• Experience in financial planning and analysis having a collaborative responsibility for portfolio orders, revenue, and earnings.
• Requires relevant, current experience with principals’ specific to budgeting, forecasting, and cost reporting systems.
• Has managed earned value management (EVM) programs to include requirements of current IPMDAR reporting and cost / schedule integration.
• Must demonstrate strong acumen specific to finance, generally accepted accounting principles, and contracting regulations within the aerospace and defense industry.
• Must possess strong modeling, analytical, and strategic skill sets required to manage complex programs within a high-stake environment.
• Familiarity with indirect rate structures and application.
• Experience in proposal development and related pricing initiatives.
• Experience in successfully managing and motivating team[s].
• Strong communication and soft skill sets.
• The ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry.
• Advanced proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Extensive knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles.
• Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
• Master’s degree in a related field.
• Experience in management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management.
• Strong busine