Thales Cybersecurity Products · 13 hours ago
Senior Bid and Project Controller
Orlando
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$85K/yr - $151K/yr
4+ years expThales Cybersecurity Products is a leader in aerospace solutions, seeking a Senior Bid and Project Controller to serve as a Finance Business Partner for various programs and bids. The role involves financial planning, analysis, budgeting, and ensuring adherence to financial processes throughout the project lifecycle.
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Responsibilities
Responsible for program reviews: planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting on projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk. Build scenario analysis to explain the financial impacts whenever requested; Highlight / manage program risks and opportunities in conjunction with Program Managers; Partner with all levels of the Programs Department and Bid Finance to ensure robust financials and operational governance from project set up through to project delivery
Supporting Sales and Bid Management by making financial assessments on new opportunities and qualifying the return on investment through scenario analysis; Supporting the Thales bid gate 0-3 process to ensure that all financial processes are adhered to and validated in accordance with documented procedures of Thales Group
Deliver program financials within contractual baselines: full scope of programs captured and risks/opportunities are identified; Prepare program financial baselines - Initial budget, validate changes and maintain updated business plans over the life of each program with appropriate tracking of assumptions and related variances analysis
Forecasting for all monthly and multi-year budgets (MYB) to include revenue and gross margin for all programs in his/her project portfolio; Ensure all costs against programs and departments are properly recorded, reconciled and analyzed
Coordinate with Program Management, Finance, Accounts Receivable to ensure that all the components of revenue are accounted for in accordance with the contractual terms : billing, credit, rebate; Evaluate and assess program contingencies and program efficiency metrics, reviewing trends and providing forward looking analysis
Accountable for ensuring all program financials are consistent with all internal policies & procedures; Support internal and external auditors' reviews and ensures that full documentation and account reconciliations, including but not limited to, program estimates at completion, are provided in a timely manner
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting with 5+ years of relevant accounting, or finance related experience or a Master's degree in Finance or Accounting with 4+ years of relevant accounting or finance related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Financial analysis and financial modeling experience, budgeting, forecasting, and planning required
Prior experience working with Bids and/or Program finance
Prior experience with principles of revenue and cost recognition and deferral, and financial statements
Prior experience on risk assessment, risk management and mitigation for P&L and Balance Sheet required
Financial Systems (i.e. SAP, Primavera or similar) experience
Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office), including advanced Microsoft Excel and Access knowledge and experience required
Ability to handle multiple projects and adapt to fast-paced environment with changing priorities
Ability to work autonomously as a lead and provide sound financial advice to Program Management & Bid Management
Excellent judgment, planning and organizational skills
Analytical rigor and detail orientation with strong time management skills
Ability to receive general instructions on critical business requirements and to prioritize on key deadlines
Uses initiative in carrying out recurring assignments independently without specific instruction, but receives additional specific instructions from Team Leader for new, difficult, or special projects/assignments
Benefits
Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance
Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period
Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off
Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program
Company
Thales Cybersecurity Products
Thales is a global leader in cybersecurity, helping the most trusted organizations in the world protect their most critical applications, data, and identities anywhere at scale.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
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