What are the responsibilities and job description for the Finance Planning/Analysis Manager position at Draper Labs?
Overview :
Draper is an independent, nonprofit research and development company headquartered in Cambridge, MA. The 2,000 employees of Draper tackle important national challenges with a promise of delivering successful and usable solutions. From military defense and space exploration to biomedical engineering, lives often depend on the solutions we provide. Our multidisciplinary teams of engineers and scientists work in a collaborative environment that inspires the cross-fertilization of ideas necessary for true innovation. For more information about Draper, visit www.draper.com .
Job Description Summary :
he Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis leads and directs a team of financial and operational planning and analysis professionals within ght FP&A function. Provides support for the development of Draper's financial plans, organizational budgeting, key metric forecasting, financial analysis and reporting. The manger exercises judgment within the policies and practices set by the Director of FP&A in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results.
Job Description :
Duties / Responsibilities
- Provide guidance, priorities and development opportunities for a team of financial analysts
- Interact with senior management and operational leaders to support the financial planning mission and broaden the level of understanding of key financial metrics
- Alert senior management to potential financial or operational risks and opportunities
- Play a key supporting role in all core financial planning activities including development of five-year financial plans, annual organizational overhead and capital budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis and reporting, and special projects
- Assists with the development of forward pricing rates and supporting documents
- Provide coordination of activities with Accounting during monthly closing cycles. Insure timely and accurate financial reporting related to operating results
- Lead the creation of recurring management financial reporting and implement continuous improvements
- Extract and analyze data to produce meaningful and relevant management information.
Skills / Abilities
Education :
Bachelors degree in Finance required. MBA preferred.
Experience :
10 years experience in financial management required with a strong background in finance, planning, and financial systems, preferably highly concentrated in the government contractor environment
Additional Job Description :
Applicants selected for this position may be required to obtain and maintain a government security clearance.
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Job Location - City :
Cambridge
Job Location - State :
Massachusetts
Job Location - Postal Code :
02139-3563
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