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Who We Are

We are Textron Systems, best known for innovative defense technologies and services. We are a part of Textron Inc, one of the world’s leading multi-industry companies, recognized for its powerful brands such as Bell, Cessna, Beechcraft, E-Z-GO, Arctic Cat and many more. Our company leverages its global network of aircraft, defense, industrial and finance businesses to provide customers with innovative products and services. 

But our business is all about people – the customers who rely on us and the exceptional team that brings our mission to life.

We've been in the industry for more than 50 years and embraced the unique capabilities that come with being a mid-sized player. We bring the agility of a small business to meet our customers' most urgent requirements and empower our team members to push past possible. We can scale quickly to solve the big problems, working across functions, sites, and business lines to make it happen. We’re comprised of 7 domains specializing in Air, Sea, Land, Weapons Systems, Electronic Systems, Propulsion, and Testing and Training Simulations.

Start your career in a big way by joining Textron Systems. We are here to provide necessary and life-changing services and products to our customers. We are right where the real work happens. By joining our team, you will gain exciting and versatile experiences from day one to fuel your growth. Talent development is a big part of who we are. Don't just start your career - go big.

Visit TextronSystems.com to read more about who we are and the products we make!

About This Role

Job Summary:

The Associate Financial Analyst will be primarily responsible for performing detailed financial analysis and reporting for their assigned contracts.  In this role, the Analyst will interact closely with the program team and functional departments to ensure the accuracy of monthly cost projections, and sales and profit forecasts.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

• Supporting assigned programs with timely analysis, financial modeling and recommendations for decision making.
• Conducting program analysis, maintain forecasts, and provide monthly Estimate at Completion (EACs)
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining Corporate Financial Reports, Program Status Reports, and Earned Value reports
• Ensure program financials are accurate and complete and are in accordance with SOX and internal corporate controls
• Use analysis to identify and investigate program issues and advise on appropriate course of action.
• Provide real time program financial status to Finance Manager as well as Ad-hoc financial analysis
• Present financial data during monthly and quarterly reviews to an audience consisting of front line and executive level management.
• Be an integral part of the program team, keeping the Program Manager up to date on the financial status of the programs and providing suggestions to help mitigate future risk

About This Role

The Manager Finance conducts analysis, maintains forecasts, and provides EACs for various programs. Without appreciable direction, the Manager Finance will lead individual contributors to prepare monthly budgets, cost projections, and sales and profit estimates, in addition to various Earned Value reports. Exercises latitude in determining objectives and approaches to assignments and will be an integral part of the program team. The position will be a resource to others within the group and will ensure solutions are consistent with organization objectives. This position will have external customer interaction and direct reports.

Responsibilities

·       Serve as finance lead for one of our most significant program areas

• Allocate resources and delegate work to ensure timely completion of standard financial reports: orders, sales, cost, profit and cash flow forecasts, Monthly Program Status Reports, Earned Value reports
• Mentor and train junior staff to ensure robust Program Finance talent pipeline
• Direct staff to establish and maintain baselines and EACs in the Earned Value tool (Deltek Cobra) 

·       Interface with government auditing agencies, as requested by senior management

·       Work directly with external customers as the Textron finance POC for customer program offices and/or subcontract management teams

·       Interface with Textron Systems leadership, customer leadership teams, and government agencies, such as DCMA/DCAA

·       Provide inputs for assigned program area to support preparation of Annual Operating Plan, Long Range Plan, Strategic Business Review, and other annual planning processes

·       Manage 2-3 direct reports

Who We Are

Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch. Things that move people. Protect soldiers. Power industries. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems.

This role is in Textron System’s Finance business area. Visit TextronSystems.com & Lycoming.com to read more about who we are and the products we make

About This Role

In this role, you will be responsible for:

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and PC&L organizations to ensure adequate levels of inventory are maintained in line with production levels.
• Maintain oversight over inventory accuracy and implement inventory control methods, ensuring accurate recording of material
• Analyzing inventory availability for production and sales needs
• Analyze and update BOMs (Bill of Material) material and labor accuracy
• Prepare, manage and review operational budgets with respective department leads
• Develop, maintain, and report out on KPI metrics, ensuring business owners understand drivers behind metrics and corrective actions needed to mitigate operational risks
• Prepare operations reports and presentations, including performance and productivity data.
• Work with Operations Managers, Planners, and Process Engineers to maintain a SIOP (Sales Inventory Operations Plan) that supports financial goals as well as internal and external due dates and contractual commitments. 
• Use, maintain, and integrate existing databases and computer applications, perform data mining, compilation, statistical analysis, and metrics reports.
• Work with program teams to prepare or provide inputs into project schedules.
• Other ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• You will not now, or in the future, require sponsorship (i.e. H-1B visa, etc.) to legally work in the U.S.