Senior Manager, FP&A Lead

Date Posted:

2025-08-19

Country:

United States of America

Location:

01: Building 01 Windsor Locks One Hamilton Road, Windsor Locks, CT, 06096 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements:

U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Security Clearance:

None/Not Required

Joining Collins Aerospace isn’t just about finding a job; it’s about embarking on a journey to redefine the future of aerospace technology.

Collins Aerospace, an RTX company, is a leader in technologically advanced and intelligent solutions for the global aerospace and defense industry. Collins Aerospace has the capabilities, comprehensive portfolio, and expertise to solve customers’ toughest challenges and to meet the demands of a rapidly evolving global market.

We are currently seeking a Program, Finance & Control Lead to join our team Space Systems Portfolio. This position will interact with all functions of the Civil Space organization, including Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Contracts and Operations and is therefore an excellent position for an individual who wants to be an integral part of a team that is directly responsible for program execution. Opportunities to interact with Collins Aerospace upper management, as well as our external customers and local government agencies are an additional benefit.

What You Will Do

• Provide effective financial administrative planning and control on fixed price and cost re-determinable development programs.

• Develop program Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB) for earned value / project management purposes.

• Establish a Contract Work Breakdown Structure (CWBS) and CWBS Dictionary.

• Perform analysis of complex program cost and schedule performance, identifying trends, and providing information to Project Leadership Team (PLT) or corrective action implementation.

• Interact with external customers, including the preparation, submission, and review of customer cost & schedule related data items.

• Preparation and analysis of contract Estimates at Complete (EACs) and complete financial support to assigned program teams.

• Support forecast reviews providing the latest estimates on program key performance indices.

• Support Program Management in assessing program risks and opportunities.

• Accommodate unexpected events, achieve critical deadlines with quality results and perform as a flexible team member in support of the objectives and initiatives of the Civil Space business

• Collaborate with PLT to analyze, prepare and input monthly sales, profit, and milestone billing forecasts and perform same effort for Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Strategic Financial Plan (SFP) on assigned program(s).

• Provide variance analysis of monthly sales, costs, profit, schedule and milestone billing forecast in comparison to prior and plan. Perform same effort for Annual Operating Plan / Strategic Financial Plan.

• Provide compliance support including internal and external audits and peer to peer reviews.

• Leader in training, mentoring, and development of other cost analysts.

• Perform back-up duties for the team and leader as needed.

• Travel up to 20%.

Qualifications You Must Have 

• Typically requires University Degree and minimum 10 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 7 years of experience

• Able to obtain DOD security clearance.

• Experience with Earned Value Management

• Experience leading and developing teams.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Prior government contract experience preferred

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting / Finance

• Advanced understanding of Earned Value Management practices and procedures.

• Display good verbal and written communication skills, be a team player, and have good working knowledge of company business systems and policies, contracting processes and earned value management techniques.

What We Offer

May be eligible for relocation.

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance  

• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees  

• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option  

• Tuition reimbursement program