Finance Lead

Description

Job Description

The Multi-Domain Solutions (MDS) division at Leidos is seeking a Finance Lead to oversee all financial operations and analysis. Acting as the primary financial partner to site leadership, this role ensures alignment with corporate finance strategies while supporting decision-making, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring financial compliance (e.g. , GAAP/IFRS). The Finance Lead plays a critical, hands-on role in managing site-level budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary finance contact for the site's leadership team, providing financial insights and strategic support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for site-specific operations.
• Monitor and manage cost structures including labor, materials, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards to both site and corporate leadership.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and other key stakeholders to drive productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support site-level audits, inventory counts, and risk management efforts.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial operations and reporting functions.

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and 4-8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the financial aspects of programs, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of financial analysis and planning techniques, including variance analysis, cost control, and predictive forecasting.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial forecasts, reports, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tools and methods for Budgeting, Financial Analysis, and Data Analysis.
• Familiarity with multiple contract types and basic principles of Contract Management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with cross-functional teams, including program managers and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

• Advanced understanding of program financial management processes, including general ledger oversight and cash flow monitoring.
• Experience supporting both new business proposals and on-contract proposals.
• Knowledge of financial compliance requirements and support of program audits.
• Proficiency with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tools and concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Cost Controls and identifying risks and opportunities relative to a program's financial baseline.
• Strong skills in Business Analysis and the ability to align financial strategies with program objectives.
• Proven ability to coach and review the work of junior professionals.
• Prior experience in a government contracting or defense/aerospace environment (if applicable).
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).