Senior Finance Manager - Aerospace and Defense

KP Recruiting Group is a consulting firm that provides leadership and exceptional talent to some of the world's leading companies. Headquartered in the Midwest, KP Recruiting Group has successfully completed countless engagements across the United States. We represent clients in all industries and all sizes. Our mission is to provide exceptional client and candidate experiences in order to get the best possible results. On behalf of our client, we are excited to present the following confidential role. We look forward to hearing from you and discussing the opportunity!**This is a full time permanent role**The Role:The Senior Finance Manager will lead and support our Global finance organization, and work in partnership with our Division, Sector and Corporate leaders. The Senior Finance Manager will require experience in financial data preparation, controlling and process improvement and administration and will be reporting on the business' Orders, Revenue, EBIT and Cash in accordance with the business plan. The successful candidate will be a highly analytical, self-starter and collaborative problem solver who is accustomed to the cadence of a deadline driven public company. Job Duties: Partners with and provides leadership and guidance to Program Managers, Technical Leads, and Division/Sector leadership related to financial and program performanceAdvises on risks and opportunities on business plans and drives action plans to mitigate risks while capitalizing on opportunitiesProvides oversight of financials for Orders, Sales, EBIT, and Cash including preparation of financial reports and briefings to leadershipPrepares financial statements and financial models when required to depict 'what-if' scenariosLeads all accounting, pricing and other finance/accounting functionsCoordinates with other departments and functions to ensure that all short and long term forecasting is accurate and reported on time to Division/Sector leadershipMonitors and proactively manages milestone invoices and program cash forecastEstablishes key performance metrics and ongoing reporting of programs' costs and schedule variances in accordance with company policy and proceduresAnalyzes and monitors sites' program EACs - ensuring the preparation, maintenance and timely reporting of program performance data to Division/Sector leadershipEnsures finance/accounting regulatory and compliance practices are in place at all international sites including all relevant enterprise-wide finance/accounting policies and proceduresProgram Finance and Earned Value Management (EVM) experience is a plus. Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting or relatedMinimum of 10 years of prior related leadership experience preferably in the Aerospace and Defense IndustryProven track record developing talent in the defense industry;Demonstrated ability to lead a high performing team;Possesses strong knowledge and experience working with international finance/accounting principles, rules and regulationsAbility to build executive level briefingsStrong experience managing EACsStrong leadership and communication skillsExperience with continuous improvement tools and techniquesDemonstrated ability to partner with PMs and other functional leadersExperience interfacing with and presenting to executive leadershipAbility to create and present executive level briefingsAbility to work in a fast pace and challenging environmentKnowledge and experience working with SAP ERP system would be preferredAbility to easily communicate in both French and English.Company Benefits:Medical/Dental/Vision/PrescriptionGenerous Vacation Policy401k with Roth option & 8% Company MatchProfit SharingAnnual Bonus Potential9 Paid Holidays (8 Static and 1 Floating)Tuition Reimbursement ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramCompany Paid Life InsuranceShort- & Long-Term DisabilityAnnual Merit RaisesOpportunities for Internal MobilityProfessional Development OpportunitiesEarn More with our Employee Referral ProgramCompany Discounts on products, goods, services, electronics, automotive, travel & more!Opportunities for Community Engagement Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing,Defense and Space Manufacturing