Manager, Program Finance

Job Location: Salt Lake City UT Job Schedule: 9/80 (Onsite, off-work every other Friday) Job Description: We are seeking a Manager, Program Finance to play a visible leadership role supporting a high-growth business area within a fast-paced defense environment. This is an exciting opportunity for a finance leader who wants to influence strategy, shape business outcomes, and develop high-performing teams while partnering closely with Program Management and cross-functional leaders.

In this role, you will serve as a trusted business partner to program and division leadership, helping drive financial performance across numerous large and varied programs. You will lead a team of Program Finance Analysts, strengthen financial planning and execution, and provide the insight needed to support program health, operational excellence, and long-term growth.

This position offers the chance to make a meaningful impact while expanding your leadership, strategic finance, and program execution expertise. Essential Functions: Lead and develop a team of Program Finance Analysts, fostering a collaborative, growth-oriented culture focused on performance, accountability, and career development.

Partner with Program Managers, Business Area Directors, and cross-functional teams to establish and maintain program financial plans aligned with strategic and operational objectives. Drive financial strategy and execution across programs, with focus on Orders, Revenue, Profit, and Cash Flow. Own and oversee core program finance deliverables, including external customer reporting and internal financial forecasts.

Develop and manage time-phased budgets, integrated schedules, and forecasting processes to ensure strong cost and schedule performance. Lead development of quarterly EACs and weekly, monthly and quarterly financial performance reports. Monitor program performance and interpret financial and operational data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities early.

Provide actionable insights and recommendations to leadership to improve program financial outcomes and mitigate risk. Advise program teams on adherence to finance policies and the support of internal and external audits. Contribute to new business efforts by helping shape financial strategies and business case structures for pursuits.

Required

Qualifications: Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of prior related experience, or; Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience, or; In lieu of a degree, a minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Preferred

Qualifications: Experience in Program Finance. Strong experience with Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS). Experience with COBRA and SAP.

Experience supporting U.S. Government FAR-based programs. Experience leading or supervising teams.

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. #LI-PD2 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. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws.

L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law. Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens.

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