Lead hardware program finance through forecasting, cost analysis, and compliance activities supporting product decisions across cross-functional operations.

The Program Finance Manager combines strategic and operational finance responsibilities for hardware programs. You will evaluate product profitability, manage budgets, analyze costs, and provide financial guidance based on organizational goals and company policy. The work connects Finance leadership with Product Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Sales.

Key Responsibilities: Provide monthly forecasts, variance reports, and financial information

Oversee program budgets, schedules, cost control, and financial analyses

Review Estimates at Complete and monitor profitability issues

Support audits, procurement compliance,



and financial policy implementation

Assess supplier variances and translate impacts into business recommendations

Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

At least 10 years' relevant experience and two leadership years

Experience costing complex manufactured products and development contracts

Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles, FAR, and ASC-606

Expertise with Excel, Hyperion, Oracle EBS, and ProPricer

Apply hardware finance expertise, analytical judgment, and program cost controls to strengthen forecasts, margins, and compliant business decisions.

📌 Hardware Program Finance Manager (Princeton)
🏢 AeroVironment
📍 Princeton