Program Financial Manager

Own the financial performance of novel autonomous aircraft programs, partnering directly with Program Management, Engineering, and Operations to drive execution, cost control, and informed decision-making.

This role sits at the center of program delivery,shaping forecasts, influencing trade-offs, and ensuring programs scale efficiently from development through production.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading program financials end-to-end: forecasting, budgeting, EAC development, and variance analysis across development and production phases

• Partnering with Program Managers to drive program execution, quantify risks/opportunities, and influence cost, schedule, and scope decisions

• Building and maintaining integrated financial models linking labor, material, and manufacturing inputs to program outcomes

• Delivering actionable insights to senior leadership on program health, margin performance, and resource allocation

• Establishing and scaling KPI reporting (cost, schedule, throughput, unit economics) using Power BI, Excel, and data pipelines

• Supporting month-end and quarter-end close with accurate accruals, revenue recognition inputs, and variance narratives

• Collaborating with Supply Chain and Manufacturing to track material usage, inventory movement, and cost drivers

• Driving automation and process improvements across financial planning, reporting, and program analytics

Required qualifications include 6+ years of experience in program finance or a similar role within aerospace and defense environments, advanced financial modeling skills, and a strong understanding of government contracting and US GAAP.