Finance Business Manager I

Company: Sierra Nevada Corporation
Location: Plano
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

The ISR (Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance), Aviation, and Security (IAS) business area is a leader in ISR and aviation, it is a leading prime manned and unmanned aircraft systems integrator for innovative, high-performance ISR and aviation systems. Its end-to-end Command, Control, Computers, Communications and Intelligence, Surveillance & Reconnaissance (C4ISR) capabilities encompass design, integration, test, certification, ground/flight training and complete logistics support. IAS tailors solutions to customer cost, performance, and schedule requirements and designs to consistently exceed expectations – with an unrivaled record of on time and on (or under) budget deliveries. SNC has led thoughtful and disruptive change in the aerospace and defense industry for the past 60 years and now, we’re applying this tenacity and expertise to the U.S. Air Force’s (USAF) Survivable Airborne Operations Center (SAOC) mission. Join the SNC-led SAOC team and be a part of exciting and meaningful work to modernize and deliver the next-generation SAOC aircraft trusted by the President, Secretary of Defense and Chairs of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to ensure continued critical command, control and communication during national emergencies. If you’re passionate about building the airborne command post of the future, consider SNC for your next mission. Learn more about NC3 and SAOC here . Are you looking to use your expert leadership skills in an industry that supports and protects explorers and heroes? We could use your expertise on our team! The Finance Business Manager I is responsible for leading and overseeing business operations with a focus on financial performance, resource planning, and supplier management. This role involves preparing budgets, overseeing costs, coordinating business resource planning/tracking in collaboration with other corporate entities, and ensuring effective oversight of suppliers to optimize performance and maintain strong partnerships. The Finance Business Manager I also serves as a liaison between business groups, business organizations, suppliers, and/or Corporate Program Finance. Responsibilities: Prepare and manage indirect and program budgets. Oversee cost control and ensure financial performance. Coordinate business resource planning and tracking with corporate entities. Serve as a liaison between business groups and Corporate Program Finance. Ensure financial and programmatic controls and cost/schedule checks and balances. Prepare and present financial reports and analysis for management review. Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions. Monitor financial performance against budgets and forecasts. Manage supplier performance and relationships Qualifications You Must Have: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. 7 years of experience in finance, accounting, business operations, or a related field. Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience. Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections. Strong understanding and experience with Earned Value Management (EVM) The ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance is required Qualifications We Prefer: Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry. Advanced knowledge of financial management and budgeting principles. Proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office applications. Experience in management consulting, data analytics, finance, or other quantitative or analytical role in business, program or operations management. Strong business analytical skills with experience in data analysis tools. Knowledge of DoD, government contracting and/or public auditing, policies, standards, and procedures. Essential Functions: Ability to work in an office or hybrid environment. Ability to work on a computer for extended periods. Strong hand/finger dexterity for computer tasks. Ability to occasionally lift/move up to 20 pounds. May require occasional travel for training or meetings. At Sierra Nevada Corporation (SNC) we deliver customer-focused technology and best-of-breed integrations in the aerospace and defense sectors. SNC has been honored as one of the most innovative U.S. companies in space, a Tier One Superior Supplier for the U.S. Air Force, and as one of America’s fastest-growing companies. Learn more about SNC This posting will be open for application for a minimum of 5 days and may be extended based on business needs. SNC offers annual incentive pay based upon performance that is commensurate with the level of the position. SNC offers a generous benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with 150% match up to 6%, life insurance, 3 weeks paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and more . IMPORTANT NOTICE: This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Security Clearance. U.S. Citizenship status is required as this position needs an active U.S. Security Clearance for employment. Non-U.S. citizens may not be eligible to obtain a security clearance. The Department of Defense Consolidated Adjudications Facility (DoD CAF), a federal government agency, handles the adjudicative aspects of the security clearance eligibility process for industry applicants. Adjudicative factors which affect the outcome of the eligibility determination include, but are not limited to, allegiance to the U.S., foreign influence, foreign preference, criminal conduct, security violations and illegal drug use. Learn more about the background check process for Security Clearances. SNC is a global leader in aerospace and national security committed to moving the American Dream forward. We’re known and respected for our mission and execution focus, agility, and disruptive and rapid innovation. We provide leading edge technologies and transformative solutions that support our nation’s most critical security needs. If you are mission-focused, thrive in collaborative environments, and want to make our country stronger with state-of-the-art technologies that safeguard freedom, join our team! SNC is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to an environment free of discrimination. Employment decisions are made based on merit without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran or other characteristics protected by law.

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