Finance Intern supporting budgeting and forecasting for the European commercial organization at a life sciences company. Leading OPEX process improvement initiatives across Europe.
About the role
- Senior Director of Program Finance managing financial support for domestic and international contracts at Daylight Solutions. Leading compliance, financial analysis, and team development in a government manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Provide exceptional leadership and direction for the Financial & Program Analysis management functions of the company
- Review all proposal and contract actions processed within the department prior to signature or negotiation to ensure that appropriate factors have been identified and that all necessary information has been gathered
- Ensure soundness of analysis, good business judgment, compliance with policies and procedures, adequacy of results and that all costs and reasonable fees have been provided for
- Obtain agreement on previously determined goals and objectives through negotiation, persuasion and advocacy
- Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships and serve as principal point of contact on financial matters and audits with government, commercial, foreign and domestic customers
- Understand standards of conduct to include: conflicts of interests, improper practices, liability and fraud
- Understand contract design and structure to include: FFP; CPIF; CPFF; CPAF; BOA; IDIQ; Foreign Military Sale (FMS); and International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), and, competitive and sole source procurements
- Establish major financial and program objectives or policies for the organization, ensuring compliance with the FAR and other applicable regulations.
- Participate in acquisition planning strategies including: the definition of contract requirements and risks, and, market research
- Support proposal preparations including: bid/no-bid requirements; cost estimating; pricing; RFP review; risk mitigation; and negotiation
- Understand source selection evaluation process to include cost and price analysis, discussions, debriefings and protest
- Program and finance: Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; budget preparation, reporting and management; cost & variance analysis; Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS); Estimate at Completion (EAC); cash management/working capital; forecasting; contractual reporting (CDRL, EVM, cost and pricing, C/SSR); risk management; return on investment (ROI); audit preparation and management; and program review preparation
- Evaluate, coach, and develop staff.
- Drive continuous improvement in department performance.
- Support, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
- Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation
- Provide claims and litigation support involving ASBCA and USCFC International compliance with the laws rules and regulations that govern international trade (ITAR, EAR, USCBP, FDA, BATF, HTS, INCOTERMS)
- Develop knowledge of service contracts including consulting, T&M and outsourcing
- May negotiate forward pricing rate proposals and settlements
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field and at least ten years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
- MA, MS, CPA and/or professional certification is highly desirable
- Experience leading a global pricing organization or team
- In-depth knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS, SOX & ITAR and relevant U.S. government contracting laws, rules and regulations
- In-depth knowledge of commercial contracts, UCC
- In-depth knowledge of international contracts, including direct commercial sales and Foreign Military Sales
- Knowledge of supply chain responsibilities to include vendor management, material management and inventory management
- General business operations knowledge to include: management principles; business development; HR; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology
- Exceptional grasp of generally accepted accounting principles and an in-depth working knowledge of the cost accounting standards (CAS) and IFRS
- Excellent analytical, negotiation and communication skills (oral and written) required
- Demonstrated ability to aggressively lead team on all types of government contracts (FFP, CP, IDIQ)
- Exceptional contract compliance knowledge
- Strong leadership and developmental skills
- Understanding of advanced financial analysis principles
- Conduct internal training sessions on relevant financial topics within area of expertise
- Ability to mentor and train others
- Ability to guide difficult analysis on programs
- In-depth knowledge of IR&D/B&P/direct sell and allowable vs. unallowable cost
- Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures
Benefits
- comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, vision)
- employer matching 401(k) retirement plan
- paid time off including vacation, holidays, and sick leave (including any state-mandated paid sick leave)
- parental leave benefits
- tuition reimbursement
- professional development support
- life and disability insurance coverage
- competitive salaries
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- flexible work schedules with 9/80 program
- community service hours
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