Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Skunk Works

Job Description:

Financial Planning & Analysis Manager - Skunk Works

What You Will Be Doing
The Skunk Works Line of Business is seeking a motivated and strategic business management professional to lead the Financial Planning and Material Sales Forecasting team supporting several classified programs within the portfolio. In this role, you will be responsible for driving financial planning, forecasting, and analysis activities while partnering across a broad range of functional organizations to support business objectives and program execution.

You will work collaboratively in a cross-functional environment with Finance and Business Operations, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, and other key stakeholders to coordinate efforts, execute strategic goals, and support critical business decisions. This position plays a vital role in developing and implementing financial strategies, supporting program planning activities, and providing leadership with meaningful financial insights to guide decision-making.

Key Responsibilities
- Lead the Financial Planning and Material Sales Forecasting team supporting multiple classified programs within the Skunk Works portfolio.

- Collaborate across Finance and Business Operations, Supply Chain Management, Program Management, and other functional organizations to coordinate and execute strategic business goals.

- Support financial planning and analysis activities, including the implementation of strategic program financial plans.

- Review and support performance-based payment approvals.

- Conduct business case analyses to support program and business decision-making.

- Lead the development and maintenance of a robust material sales forecasting model in partnership with Supply Chain Management.

- Execute monthly financial forecasting activities, including sales, orders, earnings, and cash projections.

- Support Long Range Plan (LRP) development and associated financial planning efforts.

- Manage monthly sales forecasting activities and provide financial analysis to support assigned programs.

- Perform additional financial planning, forecasting, and analytical assignments as required to meet evolving business priorities.

- Provide leadership with accurate, timely, and actionable financial information to support strategic and operational objectives.

Whats In It For You
From onsite to remote, we offer flexible work schedules to comprehensive benefits investing in your future and security, Learn more about Lockheed Martins comprehensive benefits package here.

Who You Are
You are a collaborative and results-oriented finance leader with strong analytical capabilities and a strategic mindset. You excel in complex, fast-paced environments and are comfortable working across multiple organizations to drive business performance and achieve strategic objectives. You possess experience in financial planning and analysis, forecasting, business case development, and financial modeling, with the ability to translate data into meaningful insights for leadership.

You understand the broader vision of the business and leverage your financial acumen to help leaders make informed decisions, optimize program performance, and accomplish key strategic goals. Your ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and navigate changing business priorities enables you to effectively support both program execution and long-term business success.

Qualifications:

- Bachelors degree or above from an accredited college or 4 years experience in the absence of a Bachelors Degree

- Experience in Financial Forecasting

- Experience in Material Financial Forecasting

- Experience with Program Finance

- Experience working with multiple functions