Mgr - Financial Reporting and Analysis

BAE Systems is the premier global defense and aerospace company, delivering a full range of products and services for air, land, and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, information technology solutions, and customer support services. With 105,000 employees worldwide, BAE Systems had 2008 sales of $34.4 billion.

This position is designed to support the HQ Finance organization in completing its business requirements. Specifically, this position has direct responsibility for Inc headquarters reporting requirements to plc Finance and serves as the finance liaison with Products Group (PG) for their financial planning and reporting requirements. The primary task of this position is to ensure accurate reporting of USHQ / PG actual and forecasted financial information as it pertains to the monthly closing process, quarterly reporting process, and the integrated planning process. The position also will interface with operating groups to ensure plc requirements are communicated and understood, and with Inc Financial management to ensure its financial information requirements are met. Focus areas are as follows: Coordinate and prepare the monthly EBITA and cash forecasts, and related analysis, for Inc HQ. Coordinate and prepare the integrated business plan for Inc HQ. Liason with plc Finance on all Inc HQ reporting requirements. Provide financial support to the Products Group finance organization as needed. Provide accurate, concise and clear analysis to Inc HQ management on relevant OG financial issues. Maintain effective communications with, and provide guidance to, OGs that ensures financial reporting and analysis requirements are achieved accurately and timely. Support Inc management with non-routine financial analyses and special projects. Provide supervision and training for staff member(s).

KEY ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES: Consolidate and publish Inc monthly financial management report (MMR), providing appropriate level of analysis on YTD actual results and forecasts to Inc management team, and meeting Inc HQ reporting requirements of plc Finance. Prepare, analyze and report on Inc HQ monthly forecast information, and provide analysis against the plan and prior forecasts for the half-year and full-year forecasts. Prepare, analyze and report on Inc HQ Integrated Business Plan (IBP), and perform liaison role between OGs and plc Finance on the Operating Groups1/2 IBP requirements. Coordinate monthly, quarterly and annual reporting requirements of Inc management to plc management and others, including presentation materials for CBR, IBP, Inc Board of Directors, and other meetings, as deemed necessary. Provide financial related support to the Products Group and other organizations as required. Supervise and mentor one to two staff members, and perform related administrative tasks. Miscellaneous Other - Provide guidance and directions to Operating Groups on FP&A activities; assist with templates and guidance for the OGs1/2 Quarterly Business Review (QBR) and associated analyses of submitted QBRs; assist with preparation of various routine and non routine presentations and reports for Inc. senior management; performs special projects as needed and various miscellaneous administrative duties. Requirements and Responsibilities: Selects appropriate alternative sources of information and utilizes them to evaluate situations, with supervision. Impacts quality, timeliness of results, planning and revenues or budget. Communicates sensitive information, modifies beliefs or opinions within a Program or Business Unit. Negotiates mainly internally, at higher levels, and occasionally with external relationships. Senior Project/Program team member responsible for work flow which is varied in nature with situations frequently requiring new solutions. Minimum Education and Experience: Bachelors with 4-7 years experience Firm understanding of financial accounting concepts and strong systems / PC skills (MS Office). Good analytical, organizational, and communication skills. Preferred Education and Experience Masters with 7-10 years experience Prior experience in financial reporting, accounting and forecasting involving consolidation / analysis of multiple business units. People are the greatest asset in any Company ... BAE Systems is committed to a high performance culture and provides an environment that challenges our employees to be remarkable and obtain their full potential. We are an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer that understands the value of diversity and its impact on a high performance culture. Join us ...

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Category:	Accounting/Banking/Finance/Insurance
	> Other Finance
Location:	Rockville, MD
County:	Montgomery County
ZIP Code:	20847
Pay Rate:	Open
Job Terms:	full time
Company:	BAE Systems
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