SpectrumCareers
Our client, a mission-critical defense organization supporting national security initiatives, is seeking a Senior Finance Manager, FP&A to lead enterprise-level financial planning, forecasting, and performance management. This role serves as a key strategic advisor to senior leadership, translating operational complexity into actionable financial insight.
Key Responsibilities Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning across programs, contracts, and corporate functions Partner closely with executive leadership, program management, and operations to align financial strategy with mission objectives Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and KPIs covering revenue, margin, cost structure, and cash flow Drive deep variance analysis across contracts, indirect rates, headcount, and program performance Support pricing, bids, and proposals by providing financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment Oversee financial modeling for growth initiatives, new awards, and strategic investments Analyze cost drivers, program economics, and operating leverage to support profitability and scalability Ensure financial planning processes are compliant with government contracting requirements and internal controls Mentor and develop FP&A team members, fostering a high-performing, analytically rigorous finance organization
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Finance; MBA preferred 812+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting strongly preferred Strong understanding of program finance, indirect rates, and contract economics Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills Ability to communicate clearly with senior executives and non-finance stakeholders Experience supporting executive leadership and board-level reporting
Key Responsibilities Lead the annual operating plan, rolling forecasts, and long-range financial planning across programs, contracts, and corporate functions Partner closely with executive leadership, program management, and operations to align financial strategy with mission objectives Develop executive-level reporting, dashboards, and KPIs covering revenue, margin, cost structure, and cash flow Drive deep variance analysis across contracts, indirect rates, headcount, and program performance Support pricing, bids, and proposals by providing financial modeling, scenario analysis, and risk assessment Oversee financial modeling for growth initiatives, new awards, and strategic investments Analyze cost drivers, program economics, and operating leverage to support profitability and scalability Ensure financial planning processes are compliant with government contracting requirements and internal controls Mentor and develop FP&A team members, fostering a high-performing, analytically rigorous finance organization
Qualifications Bachelors degree in Finance; MBA preferred 812+ years of progressive FP&A or corporate finance experience Prior experience in defense, aerospace, or government contracting strongly preferred Strong understanding of program finance, indirect rates, and contract economics Advanced financial modeling and analytical skills Ability to communicate clearly with senior executives and non-finance stakeholders Experience supporting executive leadership and board-level reporting