Finance Business Partner

Job Description

The Finance Business Partner will collaborate with the Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to baseline project financials. Establish overall labor, material, and management reserve targets from the awarded that are aligned with financial objectives. Develop and maintain reporting, analysis, and recommendations to program managers to effectively manage the project health.

Duties & Responsibilities

Responsibilities:

• Assists in planning, organizing, directing, coordinating, and evaluating the work of personnel in charge of IPT's;
• Prepare budgets/forecasts, trackers, and reports of various contract types, size, and complexity.
• Develop and maintain Estimates at Completion (EACs): conduct cost, schedule, and contract performance variance analysis.
• Review and assess all contract modifications. Advise the program management team of impacts as necessary.
• Identify project risks and opportunities and provide analytical contributions in working resolution with program management, contracts, procurement, and finance/accounting.
• Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Finance, Contracts, Accounting, and PMO to resolve issues promptly.
• Confirm program revenue and profit is recorded in compliance with the EAC, including company financial policies and directives.
• Support and participate in program reviews.
• Evaluate project impact for periodic rate changes.
• Maintain control of documents and records to serve as a reference for future inquiries or audits.
• Support internal and external financial audit requests as required.
• Perform other duties as required.

Diversity & Inclusion

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, economic status, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics, where we celebrate, support, and embrace diversity.

The Individual

Technical Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to interact with engineering, operations, and executive-level management.
• Advanced in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP, SUMIF, graphs, etc.) and working knowledge of Business Intelligence systems to support reporting and analysis.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to process and analyze large volumes of data in Excel and consolidate them into management-level reports.
• Complete understanding of financial analysis such as Return on Sales (ROS), Return on Costs (ROC), revenue and profit forecasts, as well as the preparation of program baseline data, EAC development, and cost estimating/pricing.
• Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles.
• Versed in the entire life cycle of a program, from proposal development through contract close out.
• Strong organizational and communication skills; the ability to perform effectively within deadlines.

Experience: 10 years of experience in a manufacturing environment (aerospace/defense industry, preferred)

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance, Economics or equivalent required.

Security: U.S. Person required (U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident). May be required to obtain a security clearance.

About Smiths

At Smiths we apply leading-edge technology to design, manufacture and deliver market-leading innovative solutions that meet our customers' evolving needs, and touch the lives of millions of people every day. We are a FTSE100, global business of around 14,600 colleagues, based in 50+ countries. Our solutions have a real impact on lives across the planet, enabling industry, improving healthcare, enhancing security, advancing connectivity and supporting new homes. Our products and services are often critical to our customers' operations, while our proprietary technology and high service levels help create competitive advantage. We welcome colleagues with a curious mind, who are happy with responsibility, enjoy a challenge and are attracted by the idea of working at a business with a 170+ year history of innovation, and five global divisions, all experts in their field.

About Smiths Interconnect

Smiths Interconnect is a leading provider of technically differentiated electronic components, subsystems, microwave and radio frequency products that ensure high speed, secure connectivity of critical applications in the defence, aerospace, communications and industrial markets. Our microwave technology is used in radar, communication and surveillance systems that are mission-critical and operate in extreme environments in aerospace and defence. Our microwave components and connectors ensure optimal performance, durability and safety of space satellites. Our semi-conductor test products are used to test highly sophisticated semi-conductors and electronic circuits in communication systems, gaming products and computing devices. Our in-flight antenna systems give passengers internet connectivity gate-to-gate on planes around the world. Our connector and cable solutions ensure reliability of critical medical equipment, and safe operation of trains and transport systems.One of five divisions of Smiths Group, Smiths Interconnect employs over 2000 people. We have a global presence selling our products in over 50 countries with manufacturing facilities in nine countries and offices across North America, Europe and Asia.