Director II, Finance Tactical Solutions

Director II Finance Tactical Solutions

BAE Systems is hiring a Director II Finance to support our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Sector Tactical Solutions (TS) Business Unit. This role is a key role within the SMS Finance Leadership Team (FLT), reporting directly to the SMS Sector CFO and supporting the Vice President and General Manager of the Tactical Solutions Business unit. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for all financial matters within the TS Business Unit and have cognizance over Cost Estimating and Pricing, Financial Planning & Analysis, Scheduling, and Project Controls functions. This role is responsible for driving financial performance, ensuring compliance with government and corporate requirements, and partnering with business and operational leadership to deliver profitable growth, cost efficiency, and long-term value creation.

The Finance Strategic Capabilities Unit delivers the expertise and business acumen to increase value across the enterprise by providing actionable information with recommendations and opportunities to drive sustainable business growth.

What Youll Do :

• Act as the primary financial advisor to the Business Unit VP / General Manager, providing insight into operational performance, risks, and opportunities.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and program management to optimize production efficiency, cost structures, and working capital.
• Lead the Tactical Solutions SLT in financially oriented business strategy, supporting strategic planning and long-range financial modeling aligned with delivering on financial commitments.
• Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
• Lead financial input into forecasts, budgets, and variance analyses, delivering clear, actionable insights to leadership.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls, audit standards, and defense contracting regulations.
• Support the new business process; Request for Bid Approval (RBA) and pricing strategy.
• Drive business acumen through training and engagement with non-financial leaders within Tactical Solutions.
• Support capital investment planning, ROI analysis, and financial justification for new manufacturing technologies or capacity expansions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing finance team, ensuring adequate development, training, and capabilities to drive operational excellence and continuous improvement.
• Promote a culture of accountability, transparency, and proactive problem-solving.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

On-Site Work Environment : This position requires regular in-person engagement by working four days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.

Working Conditions : Work is performed in an office environment, laboratory, cleanroom, or production floor.

Short-Term Incentive : Subject to business performance and recommendations of management, this role may be eligible to participate in an incentive compensation plan.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills :

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills :

Pay Information : Full-Time Salary Range : $154815 - $263185. Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.