Senior Manager - Program Financial Control

Airbus U.S. Space & Defense, Inc offers advanced solutions to meet the most complex U.S. defense, security, space, and intelligence requirements. Celebrating over 50 years in the US, we remain a trusted government partner, leveraging world-class satellite, laser communication, rotor and fixed wing solutions to help our national security, defense and space focused customers meet their missions.

Airbus U.S. looks to employ a commitment driven team, dedicated to enabling our customer's mission success. We are committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment and a welcoming and engaging staff. With competitive compensation and superior employee benefits, as well as a commitment to fostering individual career growth, Airbus U.S. is the place where top talent wants to work.

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced Senior Program Financial Control Manager to lead financial management efforts for Airbus US 's Helicopter, Air Power, and Intelligence Programs lines of business. This position will serve as a strategic partner to program leadership, ensuring financial health and compliance across complex, high-value government and commercial space contracts. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in program finance within the US Government defense industry, strong analytical skills, and a deep understanding of government contracting regulations (e.g., FAR, DFARS).

Responsibilities

Airbus US Financial Leadership:

• Partner with Senior Line of Business leadership, providing financial guidance for business decision making, financial assessments and analysis (including preparation of business cases) to facilitate decision-making.
• Responsible for developing operating and financial plans to enable LOB to achieve its strategic plans.
• Ensures compliance with Key Financial Controls and proper reporting of main KPIs
• Present financial performance summaries, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership and program stakeholders.

Program Cost Management:

• Develop, monitor, and analyze program budgets, earned value metrics, and cost performance.
• Provide variance analysis and recommend corrective actions for financial performance deviations.
• Ensure accurate and timely billing, revenue recognition, and program close-out processes in accordance with company policies, procedures, and IFRS guidelines.
• Ensure adherence to contractual obligations, including cost reporting, deliverables, and regulatory compliance (e.g., FAR/DFARS, CAS, DCAA audits).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including contracts, procurement, and engineering, to optimize program outcomes.

Proposal Pricing:

• Develop detailed, accurate, and competitive pricing models for proposals based on customer requirements and company objectives.
• Analyze cost structures and pricing strategies to ensure alignment with financial goals
• Prepare detailed cost narratives, justifications, and pricing summaries for proposals.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to leadership on pricing approaches to improve win probability.

Other duties as assigned:

• Continuously enhance tools, templates, and processes for efficiency and accuracy.
• Train and mentor team members on pricing best practices and tools.
• Prepare and present business / financial information to the Head of Program, CFO, & CEO
• Support preparation of materials for Board of Directors and its committees.
• Interact with Finance & Program organizations of Affiliates in the U.S. and Parent company.
• Hold regular Business and Financial reviews with the Business Line to support achievement of financial targets.

Requirements:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree required; Finance/Accounting preferred.
• Master's Degree preferred.

Experience:

• 7+ years of work experience, out of which at least 5 years in Finance required
• Strong financial background required
• Experience in government contracting required
• Solid understanding of accounting principles
• Experience in complex