Director II, Finance Ground Systems & Services - Broomfield, CO

Director II, Finance Ground Systems & Services - Broomfield, CO

BAE Systems is hiring a Director II Finance to support our Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Sector Ground Systems & Services (GSS) 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 Ground Systems & Services Business unit. The successful candidate will assume responsibility for all financial matters within the GSS 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. What You'll 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 Ground Systems & Services leadership team in financially oriented business strategy, supporting strategic planning and long-range financial modeling aligned with delivering on financial commitments including but not limited to the 5-year Integrated Business Plan (IBP). Develop and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost efficiency, productivity, and profitability, to include optimizing the GSS indirect rate structure. 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 (FAR, DFARS, CAS). 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 Ground Systems & Services. 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.