Manager Finance 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE TYPE: SecretTRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Manager Finance 3 located onsite in our McLean, VA office. The selected candidate will lead the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) processes for the Defense Systems Sector organization reporting to the Sector Director of Financial Planning.
This role requires a solid understanding and working knowledge of financial planning and reporting and involves day-to-day supervision, guidance, and development to a team of financial analysts. The selected candidate will coordinate and work closely with Sector leadership, financial planning and reporting teams, and other functions across the organization, to complete the below activities and strategic objectives.
Primary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

Financial Planning (Annual Operating Plan/Long Range Strategic Plan and monthly forecasting), Analysis, and Reporting in accordance with company policy, GAAP and SOX requirements
Financial reporting & financial statement analysis (Income Statement/Balance Sheet/Cash Flow Statement)
Provide financial variance analysis, business analysis, and reporting with the ability to clearly communicate with senior management as it relates to financial program status and analyses
Support Treasury / Cash forecasting
Coordinate responses to ad hoc requests from Sector or Corporate
Support process and Tools improvement initiatives/Digital Transformation for business management
Leadership:

Strong communication and relationship skills with internal stakeholders and cross-functional colleagues
Partnership with the Corporate, Sector, Division and BU business management / finance teams
On-boarding, motivation, development, and supervision of other staff members within the broader team
Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree with 8 years of related experience in business management, finance, and/or accounting - OR - a Master's degree with 6 years of related experience
Prior management experience and demonstrated ability to lead teams and develop talent
Familiarity with business strategy and forecasting, through internal or external deliverables such a Long Range Strategic Plan or Annual Operating Plan