Senior Finance Manager

The Aerospace Corporation is a federally funded research and development center dedicated to advancing space programs. This position is located at our campus facility in ElSegundo, California. Work Model This is a full‑time position. Key Responsibilities Act as a key financial business advisor to senior leadership and organization managers. Significantly contribute to the development of strategic plans and business‑related processes and implement near‑term and long‑range strategies. Develop financial forecasts and manage budgets of the organization. Provide key inputs into the corporate budgeting process and communicate budget decisions back to the organization. Support strategic projects at the group and corporate level. Inform the Group CFO and General Managers on financial trends, reporting unit performance, and recommend corrective actions to achieve financial plans. Identify, define, and deploy metrics for management to make informed business decisions and implement effective operational strategies. Update financial forecasts monthly and provide standardized reporting and analysis of budget variances and other key financial metrics to the Finance Planning & Analysis team. Utilize business intelligence tools to build localized financial analytics dashboards and provide the leadership team with ad hoc analysis. Educate divisional technical management on financial concepts, approaches, relationships, cost structures, and business models. Generate and recommend value‑informed purchasing and investing decisions on behalf of the General Manager; assist leaders with business case preparation to ensure value‑driven investment decisions. Provide input in the development of financial and business policies and procedures. Collaborate with Program Finance Managers, People Operations, and EIS to support a corporate workforce planning process. Identify opportunities for business transformation within the organization, including streamlining current processes to gain efficiencies. Manage direct reports. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business, or a related field. Ten or more years of experience in financial strategy, budgeting, and forecasting. Experience with data analytics tools such as Tableau, Fiori, and S4HANA. Cross‑functional collaboration and leadership skills, with the ability to make critical decisions and influence others. Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and adapt to changes as needed. Excellent interpersonal skills, and ability to build strong and trusted working relationships with stakeholders and geographically dispersed teams. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, able to organize complex materials and concepts clearly and persuasively. Applies critical thinking to determine which ideas to pursue and implement. Anticipates customers’ future needs and effectively influences others to adjust and pursue different paths when warranted. Demonstrated experience as a creative solution finder who develops options with a broad perspective on impact to the corporation. Preferred Qualifications MBA, CPA, or an advanced degree in Finance, Business, Accounting, or a related field. Prior experience as a Financial Manager or equivalent. Experience within a research or FFRDC environment. Two or more years of experience in a U.S. government (FAR contracting) environment. Knowledge of governmental and government‑contractor budgeting systems and practices. Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS). Compensation Competitive base salary with annual performance‑based rewards. The pay range for this position is $144,800.00 – $217,200.00. Benefits Comprehensive health care and wellness plans. Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation. Standard and alternative work schedules, including telework options. 401(k) plan with company match and immediate vesting. Flexible spending accounts. Variable pay program for exceptional contributions. Relocation assistance. Professional growth and development programs. Educational assistance programs. Legal Statement The Aerospace Corporation is an equal‑opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. 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