Finance Lead

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Description

The Multi-Domain Solutions ( MDS ) division at Leidos is seeking a Finance Lead to oversee all financial operations and analysis. Acting as the primary financial partner to site leadership, this role ensures alignment with corporate finance strategies while supporting decision-making, driving operational efficiency, and ensuring financial compliance (e.g. , GAAP/IFRS). The Finance Lead plays a critical, hands-on role in managing site-level budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Serve as the primary finance contact for the site's leadership team, providing financial insights and strategic support.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for site-specific operations.
• Monitor and manage cost structures including labor, materials, overhead, and capital expenditures.
• Prepare and present regular financial reports, KPIs, and performance dashboards to both site and corporate leadership.
• Ensure adherence to internal financial controls, accounting standards, and company policies.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and other key stakeholders to drive productivity, efficiency, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Support site-level audits, inventory counts, and risk management efforts.
• Identify and implement process improvements in financial operations and reporting functions.

Basic Qualifications

• TS/SCI w/ Poly Clearance is required
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field and 4-8 years of relevant experience OR Master's degree with 2-6 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated experience supporting the financial aspects of programs, including budgeting, scheduling, forecasting, and reporting.
• Working knowledge of financial analysis and planning techniques, including variance analysis, cost control, and predictive forecasting.
• Experience preparing and presenting financial forecasts, reports, and recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Proficiency in tools and methods for Budgeting, Financial Analysis, and Data Analysis.
• Familiarity with multiple contract types and basic principles of Contract Management.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to interface with cross-functional teams, including program managers and external customers.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced understanding of program financial management processes, including general ledger oversight and cash flow monitoring.
• Experience supporting both new business proposals and on-contract proposals.
• Knowledge of financial compliance requirements and support of program audits.
• Proficiency with Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) tools and concepts.
• Hands-on experience with Cost Controls and identifying risks and opportunities relative to a program's financial baseline.
• Strong skills in Business Analysis and the ability to align financial strategies with program objectives.
• Proven ability to coach and review the work of junior professionals.
• Prior experience in a government contracting or defense/aerospace environment (if applicable).
• Familiarity with enterprise financial systems and reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Hyperion).

Original Posting:

For U.S. Positions: While subject to change based on business needs, Leidos reasonably anticipates that this job requisition will remain open for at least 3 days with an anticipated close date of no earlier than 3 days after the original posting date as listed above.

Pay Range:

The Leidos pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.