Program Finance Director
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Posted: February 7, 2026
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Quick Summary
A Program Finance Director is responsible for leading the financial aspects of a business, including setting financial targets, managing budgets, and making strategic financial decisions.
Required Skills
Job Description
Program Finance Director
Philadelphia, PA (On-site / Hybrid Office Space Available)
Work Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)
$175,000 – $200,000 + Paid relocation + Full premium benefits package.
Must Be Clearance Eligible / No Sponsorship
Responsibilities
• Strategic Financial Leadership: Act as a key partner to the General Manager with full P&L ownership of performance metrics, including orders, sales, operating income, and Free Cash Flow (FCF).
• Executive Communication: Develop and present business cases for investment initiatives and key financial metrics (JSP, AOP, and MFR) to executive leadership.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure 100% compliance with ANSI/EIA-748 EVMS standards for projects with Government/DCMA reporting requirements.
• Team Development: Actively recruit, onboard, and mentor a team of program financial analysts. Establish clear performance goals and foster a culture of high employee engagement.
• Operational Excellence: Drive process improvements and define Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure organizational success and continuous improvement.
• Proposal Collaboration: Partner with proposal teams to ensure future business is priced competitively while mitigating risks.
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Requirements:
• Forecasting: Provide weekly analysis and status updates on key drivers affecting financial forecasts.
Qualifications
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related analytical field.
• Proven track record leading and developing a team of financial professionals.
• Deep expertise in Earned Value Management (EVM) ANSI/EIA-748 standards.Experience:* Minimum of 12 years of relevant experience (or 10 years with a Graduate Degree).
• Industry Knowledge: Substantial experience within the Defense/Aerospace industry program finance sector.
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel and PowerPoint.
• Citizenship: US Citizenship is required.
• Must Be Clearance Eligible / No Sponsorship
Preferred Skills
• Direct experience using SAP ERP systems.
• Advanced knowledge of ASC606 Revenue Recognition standards.
• Strong aptitude for problem-solving, resourcefulness, and multi-tasking under minimal supervision.