Finance Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title: Manager, Finance Job Code: 38713 Job Location: Rochester, NY Job Schedule: 9/80, Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off Job Description: The Finance Manager is a high-impact leader within the Mission Critical Communications (MCC) sector Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team. This role is responsible for providing financial analysis and insights to drive tactical and strategic decision-making for weekly, monthly and quarterly sector financial consolidation deliverables while overseeing the detailed analysis to support those deliverables. Collaborate cross-functionally with stakeholders at all levels of the organization to support deliverables and drive accountability of sector annual budgets. Lead and develop an early career FP&A team of analysts, fostering a culture of technical and financial excellence. Interface with and influence executive leadership. Essential Functions: Financial Forecasting: Develop comprehensive financial statement forecasts, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows. Maintain and enhance the FP&A processes, tools, and data models needed to produce timely and accurate forecasts, with a strong understanding of underlying drivers. Ensuring continuous improvement utilizing automation, dashboard development and AI tools. Lead Key Financial Deliverables: Own major financial deliverables including the Monthly Business Review (MBR), Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and 3-year Joint Strategic Plan (JSP). This includes detailed chart development and oversight of inputs from the broader organization and FP&A team. Collaboration: Work closely with program finance and accounting teams to develop robust processes, models, and inputs for financial forecasting, including overhead, sales, profit, operating income, and free cash flow projections. Reporting and Deliverables: Lead the preparation of financial forecast reports and deliverables. Coordinate responses to ad hoc financial requests and reports, ensuring accuracy and relevance. Department & Project Budget Management: Manage the tracking of SG&A (indirect) and B&P (direct). Lead monthly forecast reviews and periodic reporting to sector & segment leadership Capital Budget Management: Manage the sector capital authorization and spend budget. Collaborating with functional leads to drive execution of plan. Lead review of high dollar capital requests. Ad Hoc Analysis: Demonstrate flexibility in addressing ad hoc financial analysis needs. Use advanced Excel skills to support a variety of business modeling requirements. Process Improvement: Develop tools, templates, and processes to streamline data gathering and report preparation. Ensure the information collected is relevant and at the right level of detail. Variance Analysis: Drive understanding of financial variances. Work with stakeholders to identify corrective actions, risks, and opportunities resulting from those variances. Presentation and Communication: Prepare impactful presentations and concise analyses. Communicate relevant and actionable information effectively to the appropriate stakeholders. System Management: Oversee Hyperion-based forecasting systems. Work Planning: Plan and schedule work to meet objectives and deadlines while ensuring compliance with internal, sector, segment, and corporate requirements. Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 9 years of relevant experience; or graduate degree with a minimum of 7 years of relevant experience; or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience Prior leadership experience with demonstrated leadership skills within a Finance function 9-13 years’ experience and comprehensive knowledge of financial planning and analysis, with the ability to understand and integrate related functional areas 9-13 years’ experience and strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) Demonstrated proficiency in financial modeling and executive-level briefing development Preferred Additional Skills: Experience with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and financial planning software Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint Strong analytical and data-gathering skills Excellent communication and presentation skills Ability to work independently and as part of a team Prior defense and aerospace industry experience In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York State is $91,500 - $170,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements. L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. 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