Program Finance Senior Specialist

Responsibilities for this Position

Position Title: Program Finance Senior Specialist

Location: Sterling Heights, MI, United States

Category: Accounting/Finance

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: United States

State: MI

City: Sterling Heights

Remote Work Options: On-Site

Security Clearance Required: None

Career Level: Senior

Requisition ID: 14613178

Date Posted: Jul 6, 2024

Description: Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Prepare monthly forecasts of orders, sales, earnings and cash including identification of opportunities and risks.
• Develop monthly Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Conduct financial analysis including variance analysis and cost impacts.
• Consolidate and report financial information to support Finance leadership and Program Office.
• Lead efforts to provide monthly financial reports to external customer (CDRLs).
• Support program execution team by providing timely and accurate financial data, analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Program Management team to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Support enterprise in capture of new business.
• Support all internal and external audit requirements.
• Identification of process improvements that lead to cost reductions or process efficiency.
• Participate in incentive contract negotiations and complete analysis.
• Serve as a mentor to department personnel.
  
  Qualifications Sought

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in business required. Accounting or Finance majors preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding in EVMS principles, tools and program execution preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel.
• Previous experience with Oracle, Hyperion, SmartView, OpenPlan and Cobra preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, detailed oriented.
• Aptitude to manage multiple tasks concurrently through organization and planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status to team members.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.
Company Information

General Dynamics is a successful Fortune 100, global aerospace and defense company, with over 90,000 employees world-wide. General Dynamics Land Systems, a business unit of General Dynamics, has a strong foundation of delivering core engineering and manufacturing capabilities to our clients for military vehicles. Our team is focused on continuous process and productivity improvements that reduce product costs, while increasing troop safety and effectiveness. Land Systems continues to work with the US Armed Forces and its Allies to ensure these vehicles remain survivable, relevant, flexible, affordable and capable of addressing a dynamic threat environment.

What We Offer

Whether you are starting your career or an experienced professional, we offer a Total Rewards package that is impactful and built for you.

• Healthcare including medical, dental, vision, HSA and Flex Spending.
• Competitive base pay, incentive pay that rewards individual and team performance, and comprehensive benefits.
• 401k Match (6%).
• Educational Assistance.
• 9-80 Work Schedule (This position's standard work schedule is a 9/80. The 9/80 schedule allows employees who work a nine-hour day Monday through Thursday to take every other Friday off).
• On-going learning opportunities within a diverse, inclusive and rewarding work environment.
• Onsite Cafeteria, remodeled with new equipment Fitness Center, and Outdoor fitness track.

Responsibilities to Anticipate for this role

• Prepare monthly forecasts of orders, sales, earnings and cash including identification of opportunities and risks.
• Develop monthly Estimates at Completion (EAC).
• Conduct financial analysis including variance analysis and cost impacts.
• Consolidate and report financial information to support Finance leadership and Program Office.
• Lead efforts to provide monthly financial reports to external customer (CDRLs).
• Support program execution team by providing timely and accurate financial data, analysis and recommendations.
• Collaborate with Program Management team to maximize customer satisfaction.
• Support enterprise in capture of new business.
• Support all internal and external audit requirements.
• Identification of process improvements that lead to cost reductions or process efficiency.
• Participate in incentive contract negotiations and complete analysis.
• Serve as a mentor to department personnel.
  
  Qualifications Sought

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Bachelor's degree in business required. Accounting or Finance majors preferred.
• 7-10 years of relevant experience.
• Solid understanding in EVMS principles, tools and program execution preferred.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products, with emphasis on Excel.
• Previous experience with Oracle, Hyperion, SmartView, OpenPlan and Cobra preferred.
• Strong analytical skills, detailed oriented.
• Aptitude to manage multiple tasks concurrently through organization and planning.
• Ability to communicate effectively across all levels of the organization.
• Perform under pressure to meet deadlines, provide timely updates, and communicate status to team members.

Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company offering a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people across 65 countries worldwide and in all 50 U.S. states, more information is available at www.gd.com. General Dynamics Land Systems, is a business unit of General Dynamics, and is an innovative leader of ground combat systems' equipment and software for our clients. Our performance-driven team partners with the U.S. Army, U.S. Marine Corp and other militaries across the Globe to ensure that next generation ground combat vehicles are ready to protect our fighting men and women in uniform. General Dynamics Lands Systems provides a competitive compensation package, site specific flexible work schedules, 401(k) with Company Match; Bonus Eligibility, Employee Development Opportunities, Tuition Reimbursement, On-site Amenities, and comprehensive Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance. At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans.. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.

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