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Director of Finance

L3Harris Technologies, Tempe, AZ, United States


Job Title: Director of Finance

Job Code: 36548

Job Location: Londonderry, NH

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off.

Job Description Lead a dynamic team of finance professionals and collaborate cross-functionally to drive business performance at a world-renowned night vision products provider. Champion in-depth financial planning and analysis, synthesizing complex data to inform strategic operational decisions and optimize profitability. Leverage a thorough understanding of cost structures, market dynamics, and investment opportunities to support sustainable business growth. Play a direct role in cash management, portfolio evaluation, and financial restructuring while translating technical analyses into actionable insights for executive leadership. Join us in shaping the future of innovative defense technology in a highly valued, visible, and influential position.

Essential Functions

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financial planning and analysis

Performs technical analysis to determine present and future financial performance

Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizes recommendations for financial plans, portfolio management, trended future requirements and operating forecasts

Provides analysis of profit and loss statements and Balance Sheet

Prepares reports of findings and recommendations to leadership

Prepares proposals for the financial restructuring of agreements, acquisitions and investments

Responsible for the review and analysis of company cash positions as well as short-term and long-term cash forecasts to determine the movement of cash to and from working capital and investment accounts

May coordinate company activities relating to investment decisions, inventory management, and strategy

May perform analysis in the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capital requirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact of governmental requirements

Responsible for functional support to Operations, and overall department budget planning, structural cost optimization for commerciality and competitive market dynamics

Position requires up to 25% travel to Tempe, AZ or Londonderry, NH

Ability to obtain US Security Clearance

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 15 years of prior finance experience. Graduate Degree with a minimum of 13 years of prior finance experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 19 years of prior finance experience.

Experience in budget preparation and variance analysis

Experience working with financial planning software

Knowledge of journal entry recording and indirect expense management

Preferred Additional Skills

Excellent communication skills for conducting meetings and collaborating with senior leaders

Strong analytical and reporting skills

Experienced in integrated business planning or S&OP

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling

Experience with Ariba or similar procurement software

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Prior experience in Aerospace and Defense industry; with in-depth understanding of government contracting

Prior expertise using program finance tools such as: SAP/Excel/BPC

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; exceptional attention to detail

Ability to communicate effectively with peers, leadership, and other functions (oral, written, listening)

Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines in a challenging and fast paced environment

Many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

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.

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