Senior Manager, Finance

Cost Planning Overhead Manager

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.

Job Title : Cost Planning Overhead Manager

Job Code : 29793

Job Location : Fully On-site at our Salt Lake City, UT facility

Work Schedule : 9 / 80 : Employees work 9 out of every 14 days totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off

This position oversees all overhead forecasting, budgeting and planning for the Operations and Engineering functional areas as well the IPPT (International, Programs, Products, Tech). This position also manages our investment aspects of the business including, Capital, IRAD, and IOs.

Essential Functions

Prepare Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Forward Pricing Rate Proposal (FPRP) budgets, including conducting monthly variance analysis to plan.

Conduct monthly meetings with business areas to review year-to-date (YTD) spending and current forecasts.

Input budget data into BPC Planning software and update monthly revisions as necessary.

Report weekly spending trends for materials, labor, and internal diversions (IO Spend).

Provide support for audit inquiries and participate in monthly reporting and meetings with the Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA), and Senior Leaders.

Review and approve indirect Ariba purchase requisitions and invoices.

Record all journal entries related to indirect expenses.

Update the allocation base for monthly service pool allocations.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree and minimum 12 years prior related finance experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 9 years of prior related finance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 15 years of prior related finance experience.

Preferred Skills :

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.

Proven experience in budget preparation and variance analysis.

Proficiency in financial planning software, such as BPC Planning.

Strong analytical and reporting skills.

Experience with audit processes and working with regulatory agencies like DCAA and DCMA.

Ability to manage purchase requisitions and invoices efficiently.

Knowledge of journal entry recording and indirect expense management.

Excellent communication skills for conducting meetings and collaborating with senior leaders.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling.

Experience with Ariba or similar procurement software.

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry; with in-depth understanding of government contracting

L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, or any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.