Finance Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space— delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you’ll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

Job Summary

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Finance Manager to provide leadership in all areas of financial strategy, budgeting, forecasting, and planning activities for the corporation. Specific responsibilities include annual and multi-year budgeting, development of financial forecasts and planning scenarios, development and implementation of financial and operational metrics, dashboards, and capital expenditure planning. Responsible for improvements in financial and business processes as dictated by the Group CFO. Will serve as a trusted financial advisor to all levels of the division(s), providing the financial data, trend analysis, and predictive analytics that the corporation needs to deliver its value proposition to customers and to meet its goals. Will work closely with the Group CFO to ensure a consistent vision and implementation of financial policies, practices, and processes throughout the Company.

Work Model

This is a full-time position located in El Segundo, CA.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Key financial business advisor to senior leadership and organization managers; significant contributor in the development of strategic plans and business-related processes and implementation of near-term and long-range strategies
• Develops financial forecasts and manages budgets of organization
• Provides key inputs into the corporate budgeting process and communicates budget decisions back to the organization  
• Supports strategic projects at the group and corporate level
• Informs Group CFO and General Managers on financial trends and reporting unit performance; recommends corrective actions to achieve financial plans
• Identifies, defines, and deploys metrics for management to make informed business decisions and implement effective operational strategies
• Updates financial forecasts on a monthly basis and provides standardized reporting and analysis of budget variances and other key financial metrics to the corporate Finance Planning & Analysis team
• Utilize business intelligence tools to build localized financial analytics dashboards and provide leadership team with ad hoc analysis 
• Educates divisional technical management on financial concepts, approaches and relationships, cost structures, and business models 
• Generates and recommends value-informed purchasing and investing on behalf of the General Manager; assist leaders with business case preparation to ensure value-driven investment decisions 
• Provides input in the development of financial and business policies and procedures
• Collaborates with Program Finance Managers, People Operations, and EIS to support a corporate workforce planning process
• Identifies opportunities for business transformation within the organization, including streamlining current processes to gain efficiencies 
• Will manage direct reports

What You Need to be Successful - Finance Manager

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field 
• Eight or more years of experience in financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience with data analytics such as Tableau, Fiori, S4Hana Tools 
• Prior experience as a Financial Analyst or equivalent is desired 
• Cross-functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to make critical decisions and influence others
• Able to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changes as needed
• Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to build strong and trusted working relationships with stakeholders and with geographically dispersed teams
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills - can organize complex materials and concepts in a manner that is clear, persuasive, logical and builds a consensus 
• Applies critical thinking to determine which ideas to pursue and implement
• Anticipates customer’s future needs and effectively influences others to adjust and pursue different paths when warranted
• Demonstrated experience as a resourceful and creative solution finder who can develop options with a broad perspective on the potential impact to the corporation
• This position requires ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance, which is issued by the US government. U.S citizenship is required to obtain a security clearance.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• MBA, CPA and/or advanced degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or related field
• Prior experience as a Financial Manager, or equivalent is desired
• Prior experience within a research or FFRDC environment, is desirable
• Two or more years of experience in a US government (Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) contracting environment
• Knowledge of governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices
• Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS)

We offer a competitive compensation package where you’ll be rewarded based on your performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business.  The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below.  Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. 

(Min - Max)

$127,100 - $190,600Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change   
• Engage with Impact   
• Foster Innovation   
• Deliver Results  

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits.

Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type.  A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans

• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation

• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options

• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire

• Flexible spending accounts

• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions

• Relocation assistance

• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career

• Education assistance programs

• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. If you’re an individual with a disability or a disabled veteran who needs assistance using our online job search and application tools or need reasonable accommodation to complete the job application process, please contact us by phone at 310.336.5432 or by email at [email protected] . You can also review Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal.