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Finance Lead (M3) For Patriot Spares ProgramThe Global Patriot Sub Strategic Business Unit within the Land & Air Defense Systems (LADS) Strategic Business Unit of Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Finance professional to assume the role of Finance Lead (M3) for the Patriot Spares Program supporting the Sustainment Business Manager. The Patriot Spares Finance Lead position will provide a tremendous growth opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to lead dynamic Department of War programs.The selected candidate will have significant exposure to Global Patriot leadership and will work closely with the Sustainment Program Teams and functional support leads on making financial, contractual, execution, and resource decisions. The selected candidate will have 1 direct report and be responsible for financial excellence across all program finance and business-related activities including cost and schedule execution and reporting, Estimates at Complete (EACs), financial planning and analysis (FP&A), proposal support, cash management, resource management including staffing and investments, audit support, and contract startup, execution, and closeout.The selected candidate must excel at multi-tasking, effective and influential communication, innovative problem solving, and must have a firm understanding of financial principles common to the aerospace and defense industry.This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote). The preferred candidate will be located within a commutable distance to Tewksbury, MA. Other locations that may be considered: Tucson, AZ; McKinney, TX; Huntsville, AL; Dulles, VA. Relocation assistance is not being provided.What You Will DoInternal and External DeliverablesGrowth and development of direct reportPrepare and brief finance charts for Program Management Reviews, monthly operating reviews, financial overviews and other reporting activities as requiredQuarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) of required programsSupport the development of the long range and annual operating plansMonthly forecast development and presentation (FP&A)Support proposal development and program startup / contract closeout activitiesQualifications You Must HaveTypically requires a BA/BS in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field & a minimum of 5 years of related work experience; OR an Advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years of related work experienceExperience with Estimates at Completion (EAC's) or similar systems and toolsExperience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, PowerPoint, Word)Experience with Raytheon business systems including SAP, BW, RPlan, EDIT+ or a similar systemU.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirementsQualifications We PreferUnderstanding of Operations Labor Processes (Ops)Experience with proposal & pre-proposal managementExperience with company funded investment vehicles (CFR/AR)Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written formAble to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvement