Lead, Program Finance (R4999)

Own the financial performance of novel autonomous aircraft programs, partnering directly with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to drive execution, cost control, and informed decision-making. This role sits at the center of program delivery—shaping forecasts, influencing trade-offs, and ensuring programs scale efficiently from development through production.

Lead program financials end-to-end: forecasting, budgeting, EAC development, and variance analysis across development and production phases

Partner with Program Managers to drive program execution, quantify risks/opportunities, and influence cost, schedule, and scope decisions

Build and maintain integrated financial models linking labor, material, and manufacturing inputs to program outcomes

Deliver actionable insights to senior leadership on program health, margin performance, and resource allocation

Establish and scale KPI reporting (cost, schedule, throughput, unit economics) using Power BI, Excel, and data pipelines

Support month-end and quarter-end close with accurate accruals, revenue recognition inputs, and variance narratives

Collaborate with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to track material usage, inventory movement, and cost drivers

Drive automation and process improvements across financial planning, reporting, and program analytics

6+ years of experience in program finance or similar role within aerospace and defense environments

Proven ownership of program financials with direct impact on EAC accuracy, cost control, and margin improvement

Advanced financial modeling skills (Excel) with the ability to integrate operational drivers into forecasts

Strong understanding of government contracting (FFP, CPFF, T&M) and practical application of US GAAP in a project-based environment

Experience partnering cross-functionally with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to influence decisions

Demonstrated ability to translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights for senior stakeholders

Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., Costpoint) and financial planning/reporting tools (e.g., Anaplan)

Track record of operating independently in fast-paced, ambiguous environments with high accountability

Experience supporting autonomous systems, aerospace platforms, or complex hardware programs from development through production

Deep expertise in EAC modeling, cost structure optimization, and program margin expansion

Advanced data modeling and visualization capabilities (e.g., PowerBI)

Experience building scalable financial infrastructure (dashboards, automated reporting, data pipelines)

Strong grasp of finance in a production and manufacturing environment, including labor efficiency, yield, and unit cost drivers

MBA or Master’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field

Demonstrated ability to influence program strategy and investment decisions at the leadership level

High ownership mindset with a bias for action and a history of driving measurable business outcomes

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Full-time regular employee offer package:

Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity

Temporary employee offer package:

Pay within range listed above + temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

Salary compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, licenses and certifications, and specific work location. All offers are contingent on a cleared background and possible reference check. Military fellows and part-time employees are not eligible for benefits. Please speak to your talent acquisition representative for more information.

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