Financial Planning Manager

Northrop Grumman

. Lead and be accountable for all Financial Planning activities supporting five Operating Units and their program portfolios .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSeniorLead💰 $159,500 - $239,300 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Financial Planning and Analysis, including Program Financial Planning & Control and Profit and Loss Management. Proven ability to lead teams, manage financial reporting processes, and ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley regulations.

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Financial Planning & AnalysisProgram Financial Planning & ControlProfit and Loss ManagementSarbanes-Oxley ComplianceTeam Leadership

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Hard Skills

Financial ReportingForecastingWorking Capital ManagementCost AccountingCash Flow ManagementEstimate-at-Completion AnalysisFinancial AnalysisContract Profitability AssessmentRisk IdentificationAudit Support

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationPresentation SkillsStrategic Thinking

Tools & Technologies

SAPNGFPFinancial Reporting SoftwareMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBASecret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Financial ManagementInternal AuditExternal AuditCASFARDFARS

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead and be accountable for all Financial Planning activities supporting five Operating Units and their program portfolios
Manage a team of financial analysts
Coordinate Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes for the Division
Lead development of consolidated Long Range Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans
Manage program financials, including forecasting, reporting, analysis, estimate-at-completion analysis, and working capital analysis
Execute and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation
Develop strategies with program, finance, and business management teams to improve financial performance
Provide internal and external audit support
Develop presentations for and brief Program and Division leadership
Interface with geographically dispersed business, program, and sector personnel
Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership
Develop, monitor, and maintain Financial Management processes, tools, and procedures
Manage contract profitability assessments, reviews, and products
Identify financial risks and opportunities and assist with mitigation or capture plans
Oversee cash collection and receipts processes
Support FP&A inquiries and Internal Audit activities
Report directly to the BACS Business Unit Director of Business Management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree from an accredited university and 9 years of Finance/Business Management work experience, or master's degree and 7 years of Finance/Business Management work experience, or master's degree or PhD and 5 years of Finance/Business Management work experience, or master's degree from an accredited university
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Program Financial Planning & Control, Program Cost Control, Program Business Management, or Cost Accounting
Experience with Profit and Loss Management
Working Capital Management – Cash Flow/Inventory
Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
CPA, MBA, and advanced Finance and Accounting skills preferred
Management of teams and leader-of-leaders experience preferred
Experience presenting financial data to senior leadership preferred
Demonstrated success developing and leading functional and cross-functional teams preferred
Experience with SAP, NGFP, or financial reporting software highly desired
Experience supporting SOX compliance, internal/external audit activities, and CAS, FAR, DFARS requirements preferred
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite preferred
Secret or Top Secret clearance preferred
U.S. citizenship required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Overtime may be available depending on the position
Shift differential may be available depending on the position
Discretionary bonus / annual bonuses
Health insurance coverage
Life insurance
Disability insurance
Savings plan
Company-paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business