Associate Manager, Program Finance

Associate Manager, Program Finance

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris Technologies is the Trusted Disruptor in the defense industry. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead our new Small Programs Initiative within the Program Finance department. This role is critical in establishing and leading a small team dedicated to streamlining processes and driving cost savings for small programs across the IMS1 entity. The successful candidate will oversee a team of 2-3 program finance professionals and provide support to programs across 10 sites. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact by developing efficient financial processes and contributing to the overall financial health of our small programs.

Essential Functions :

• Stand up and lead a new team focused on the Small Programs Initiative within Program Finance.
• Develop and implement streamlined financial processes to drive cost savings and efficiencies for small programs.
• Provide financial oversight and support to programs across 10 sites, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting and analysis.
• Collaborate with program managers and other stakeholders to identify areas for financial improvement and implement solutions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a small team of finance professionals, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and excellence.
• Utilize financial tools and systems, including Excel and SAP, to perform detailed financial analysis and reporting.
• Apply Lean Six Sigma principles to improve financial processes and drive operational efficiencies.
• Responsibilities will include weekly, monthly and quarterly program reporting and analysis, and provide financial guidance to the program management office.
• Supports the maintenance of the financial forecasts : Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Latest Revised Estimates (LREs) using Delta Cobra Earn Value Management tool, work with the project team as needed to obtain inputs to meet deadlines.
• Support the monthly close process, to ensure timely and accurate project reporting.
• Other special projects as directed by management such as reconciliations, cleanup of migrated or closed projects, etc.

Qualifications :

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