Business Unit Program Finance Manager - Parsippany, United States - Marotta

Description

Come grow with Marotta, named one of New Jersey's Top Workplaces for the third year running and a Top Workplace USA for 2024. You will have room to grow and be a part of an exciting team, all within a warm and welcoming environment.?? With compressed work week and hybrid work schedule options, Marotta values their employees.

We specialize in the design, development, and production of precision control components and systems. ?Founded in 1943, Marotta has been at the forefront of Aerospace & Defense milestones for over 80 years from breaking the sound barrier on the Bell X-1 and landing the first man on the moon to playing a critical role on today's advanced U.S Navy platforms as well as the emerging commercial Space industry.

Our products and expertise range from high performance valves to complete sub-systems that integrate electronic controls, actuators, and power conversion systems. We have received over 200 patents for our technologies and support the most demanding applications found on military aircraft, tactical systems, submarines, surface ships, satellites, and space launch vehicles. Our teams have repeatedly been recognized for outstanding performance by some of the most prestigious organizations in the world including The Boeing Company, Lockheed Martin, NASA & Northrop Grumman.

Business Unit Program Finance Manager - Power & Actuation Systems

Position Profile

The Power and Actuation Systems (PAS) Business Unit (BU) Program Finance Manager serves as one of the two Finance Business Partners to the PAS Business Unit Leader and works across both direct and indirect functions including; Program Management, Business Development, Customer Service, Engineering, Operations, and Accounting. From estimating the cost, price, profitability, and cash flow of potential contracts to reporting and analyzing the financial performance of existing contracts and products, the Business Unit Finance team is knowledgeable of the Marotta product lines, production processes, and its value proposition to customers. The PAS BU Program Finance Manager seeks to align sales and profitability objectives by gaining perspective and data from its internal customers in an efficient and professional manner.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• B.S. Business, Finance, or a technical field
• 8-15 years' related experience
• Experience working on government Contracts in following capacities
• Contracts Management
• Proposal Development and Pricing
• Finance (P&L) and Program Finance for accounting of specific contracts
• Project Management
• Business Management
• Experience in supporting audits from Customers and Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA)
• Superior communication and negotiation skills
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple assignments simultaneously
• In depth knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR)
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Experience managing a team of direct reports
• Exemplary verbal/written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents, including but not limited to; customers (both private companies as well as the U.S. Government), suppliers, and potential job candidates, etc.
• Highly computer literate with superior Microsoft Excel skills, MS Office/PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.
• Must be a US Citizen

Essential or Primary / Key Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of financial analysts. Responsible for training and developing talent.
• Partner with Program Management Office as well as the Business Unit Lead and serve as the "CFO" for their set of programs.
• Cost Estimating Services to the PAS Business Unit
• Proposal Cost Estimating and Pricing
• Manage consolidation of cost inputs and provide guidance at cost proposal kickoff
• Perform Cost and Price analysis of proposals prior to Pricing meeting with Business Unit Leadership
• Business Unit Level Financial Analysis and Forecasting
• Program Progress (e.g., spend by project) compared to EAC and Budget
• Variance analysis for the month vs. Budget and Forecast for Order Input and all lines of Business Unit P&L: Revenue, Cost of Sales, Program Investment, Independent Research and Development, and Gross Profit
• Participate in the company-wide Rolling Forecast process on a quarterly basis
• Provide financial forecasting for multi-year financial modeling for the Business Unit
• Cost Type Billings (Time and Material and Cost Plus Contracts)

Additional Duties / Responsibilities:

• Lead process improvement initiatives
• Bring work to closure in a timely manner through effective interaction with individuals, both internal and external to the Marotta organization
• Continue work seamlessly while traveling on company business (i.e., conduct work using mobile devices, from hotels, while at trade shows, and/or across varying time zones when necessary)
• Ensure self, direct reports, and personnel company-wide, are abiding by all safety, quality, housekeeping and company policies/procedures to ensure compliance to all regulatory and internal system requirements.
• Foster a positive and cooperative work environment through effective communication at all levels internal and external to the organization
• Lead, and/or actively participate in team meetings, improvement initiatives/programs, etc. to provide constructive recommendations and initiate actions to support company initiatives/goals
• Consistently demonstrate commitment to company values
• Keep management informed of area activities and of any significant problems.
• Assume responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.
• Ensure that work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.
• Complete special projects and miscellaneous assignments as required

Work Environment

• This job interacts both in a professional office environment and a manufacturing/machine shop environment. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines, as well as environments inclusive of the appropriate eye, hearing and foot protection (as required).
• This is a full-time position. Overtime and weekend work could be required, as job duties demand.
• Some travel may be expected for this position (5-10%)

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to see, talk, and hear.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms, and to use hands to finger, handle or feel.
• The employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, and move about the facility.
• The employee may be required to lift, push, pull and/or move items weighing up to 20 pounds

This position is at our Parsippany, NJ office location.

Many of our contracts require proof that you are a U.S. citizen and/or that an export license has been obtained for employees who are citizens of certain countries. Your employment, both initially and continually thereafter, is conditioned on production of such proof of citizenship and/or any export license that may be required to comply with any and all applicable laws, regulations, or executive orders, or required by Federal, State, or local government contracts.

We offer a highly competitive compensation package for this outstanding position plus a quarterly bonus along with a full range of top quality benefits and employee services including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, life and disability income insurance programs, 401k retirement plans with company match, generous tuition aid program, paid vacation, sick and personal days, paid holidays and flexible work hours with compressed work week options. We recognize and reward our employee's accomplishments and host several employee engagement events per quarter.

If you are looking to grow or accelerate your career and be part of a best in class organization while enjoying a work-life balance, please visit our website at to learn more about us and to apply. Check out all our openings at

We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity employer M/F/IWD/Veterans

VETERANS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY

No agencies, please.