Job Details

Overview

We are seeking a strategic, results-oriented Senior Manager of Finance to partner with our Engineering organization and lead financial planning, analysis, and business support across complex programs and R&D initiatives. This role drives the development of aerospace and defense technologies by ensuring financial rigor, regulatory compliance, optimal resource allocation, and cost efficiency. You will also lead and mentor a high-performing team of finance professionals, delivering insightful financial information while cultivating talent and operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary finance business partner to the Engineering leadership team.
• Provide strategic financial insights to support decision-making on program investments, technology roadmaps, and cost management.
• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting, budgeting, and long-range planning for the Engineering function.
• Analyze actuals vs. forecast, identify drivers of variances, and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop models to assess engineering labor efficiency and utilization, indirect cost and allocations, and capital utilization.
• Partner with program finance teams to monitor engineering contributions to key customer contracts (e.g., earned value management, and indirect rate impacts).
• Support EVMS and compliance with DoD cost accounting standards (CAS) and FAR regulations where applicable.
• Track IR&D, Sustaining, and B&P (Bid & Proposal) spending and align it with business priorities and allowable recovery.
• Drive financial process improvements to enhance transparency and timeliness of data and reporting.
• Standardize dashboards, KPIs, and financial reviews for engineering leadership.
• Manage, mentor, and develop a small team of finance analysts supporting the Engineering function.
• Provide leadership that drives accountability, collaboration, and professional growth within the team.
• Oversee workload distribution, performance management, and ongoing skills development.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and industry regulations.
• Support make/buy decisions, ROI analysis, and engineering capital investment prioritization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field
• Ideally 8+ years of progressive finance experience supporting engineering or R&D functions
• Strong analytical and modeling experience
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, CostPoint) and business intelligence tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)
• Proven ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and lead through change

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or CPA preferred
• Aerospace & Defense industry experience; understanding of DoD contracts, cost structures, and government compliance standards is essential
• Familiarity with government cost recovery mechanisms (e.g., IR&D, cost-sharing)
• Ability to translate complex technical program data into actionable financial insights
• Experience working in a matrixed organization with both commercial and defense segments

This position requires you to access information that is subject to U.S. export regulations. You may only access such information if you are a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident of the U.S., protected individual as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3), or eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. government.

Location

The ideal candidate will live within a commutable distance of one of our Mercury Systems locations including:

• Phoenix, AZ
• Huntsville, AL
• Andover, MA or Hudson, NH
• Torrance or Cypress, CA
• Other Mercury Systems location

This role is Hybrid, and offers a 9/80 work schedule. Enjoy every other Friday off!

Salary Transparency for CA: Full-Time Equivalent Annual Salary Range: $126,500 - $227,700 for a Sr. Prin. / Sr. Manager at Torrance, CA or Cypress, CA. The disclosed salary range is a general guideline for Mercury team members employed at the job level at the location listed above and does not include overtime for eligible hourly employees.

About Mercury Systems

Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's challenging aerospace and defense missions. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com

Our Culture

We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, offering a casual and enjoyable atmosphere where employees can learn and grow. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels. We support lifelong learning, skills training, and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out or are an experienced professional, we want you to feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions.

Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce and provides reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by applicable laws. For accommodation, please contact our team.

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