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L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead, Program Finance
Job Code: 46002
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris Mission Networks is seeking a Lead, Program Finance to join its Finance team. The Lead, Program Finance position will be responsible for financial forecasting, program financial execution, proposal support, and various ad hoc analyses. This position performs analyses related to programs including orders, sales, profit, program working capital, and cash flow. Responsibility also includes development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders for their programs. The successful candidate is expected to understand internal customer requirements and provide useful, timely data to assist in the reporting and decision-making process. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.
Essential Functions:
- Partner with Program Management Office and manage financial actions including financial planning and analysis, tracking cash flow, forecasting, and proposing corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensure financials for Program Management Reviews are accurate and complete.
- Support month end and week soft closing activities including validating actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings.
- Provide financial forecast for the program.
- Support and lead proposals as needed.
- Participate in internal meetings as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience collaborating with Engineering functions, Program Managers, Finance, Accounting, and FP&A.
- Strong self starter.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.
L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.
Job Title: Lead, Program Finance
Job Code: 46002
Job Location: Melbourne, FL
Job Schedule: 9/80
Job Description:
L3Harris Mission Networks is seeking a Lead, Program Finance to join its Finance team. The Lead, Program Finance position will be responsible for financial forecasting, program financial execution, proposal support, and various ad hoc analyses. This position performs analyses related to programs including orders, sales, profit, program working capital, and cash flow. Responsibility also includes development and distribution of all financial reports to stakeholders for their programs. The successful candidate is expected to understand internal customer requirements and provide useful, timely data to assist in the reporting and decision-making process. This individual will work in a fast-paced environment with high expectations, significantly diverse assignments, and a collaborative team setting.
Essential Functions:
- Partner with Program Management Office and manage financial actions including financial planning and analysis, tracking cash flow, forecasting, and proposing corrective actions as appropriate.
- Ensure financials for Program Management Reviews are accurate and complete.
- Support month end and week soft closing activities including validating actuals, revenue recognition, cost and fee ceilings, and profit bookings.
- Provide financial forecast for the program.
- Support and lead proposals as needed.
- Participate in internal meetings as required.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.
Preferred Additional Skills:
- Experience collaborating with Engineering functions, Program Managers, Finance, Accounting, and FP&A.
- Strong self starter.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
#LIVT1
L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.
Please be aware many of our positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens. In addition, applicants who accept a conditional offer of employment may be subject to government security investigation(s) and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
By submitting your resume for this position, you understand and agree that L3Harris Technologies may share your resume, as well as any other related personal information or documentation you provide, with its subsidiaries and affiliated companies for the purpose of considering you for other available positions.
L3Harris Technologies is an E-Verify Employer. Please click here for the E-Verify Poster in English or Spanish. For information regarding your Right To Work, please click here for English or Spanish.
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- Technology & Software10
- Banking & Financial Services6
- Consulting & Professional Services2
- Education1
- Science & Research1
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in finance lead jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or economics with five or more years of progressive experience
- Advanced proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and variance analysis
- Experience owning the monthly or quarterly close process end to end
- Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite
- CPA or CFA designation preferred for roles with external reporting responsibilities
- Strong communication skills for presenting financial results to executive stakeholders
Tips for Your Finance Lead Job Search
Tailor your resume to FP&A depth
Finance lead roles expect fluency in variance analysis, budgeting cycles, and forecasting models. Quantify your contributions in dollar terms where you can, and call out the planning tools you've owned, not just used.
Target companies by finance team size
A finance lead at a 200-person company owns the full close process. At a 2,000-person company, you may own one vertical. Filter openings by company size so your experience matches the scope the role actually requires.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists finance lead openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Highlight cross-functional budget ownership
Hiring managers for finance lead roles want evidence you've partnered with operations, HR, or product on budget decisions, not just reported numbers upward. Name the departments and the decisions you influenced in your work history.
Prepare a case study for the final round
Many finance lead interviews end with a take-home model or live case using the company's real data. Practice rebuilding a three-statement model from scratch and narrating your assumptions clearly, since that is where candidates separate themselves.
Negotiate total compensation, not just base pay
Finance lead offers often include an equity component or annual bonus tied to company and individual performance. Understand the vesting schedule and performance targets before comparing offers, since the bonus structure can shift the real value significantly.
Finance Lead Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most finance leads?
The most active employers for finance leads right now are AbbVie, Logic, and Accenture, and the most openings are in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, mid-market manufacturers, and high-growth technology companies tend to post the highest volume of finance lead openings.
How many finance lead jobs are remote?
About 79% of finance lead openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, with remote availability concentrated in FP&A, financial reporting, and business partnering roles. Positions that require hands-on oversight of accounts payable, treasury operations, or on-site audits are more likely to require in-office presence.
How do you become a finance lead?
Start by building a foundation in financial analysis or accounting, typically through roles like financial analyst or senior accountant where you own a reporting process end to end. Progress into roles that give you budget ownership and cross-functional exposure. Earning a CPA or CFA strengthens your candidacy for roles with external reporting or investor-facing responsibilities, and demonstrating that you can communicate financial results to non-finance stakeholders is what moves you from contributor to lead.
Can you get a finance lead job without direct leadership experience?
Yes, many finance lead roles are defined by process ownership rather than people management, so deep technical ownership of a close, forecast, or budget cycle can substitute for a direct reporting history. Focus your resume on decisions you drove, not just analysis you delivered, and highlight any cross-functional project where you set the financial framework others followed.
What does the finance lead interview process look like?
Most finance lead processes run three to four rounds. An initial screen with a recruiter or HR partner is followed by a technical conversation with the hiring manager covering your modeling approach and close process experience. A panel round with cross-functional stakeholders tests your communication style. Many companies add a take-home financial case or a live model review in the final stage before making an offer.
Where can I find and apply to finance lead jobs?
You can find and apply to finance lead jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Find roles that match your experience and apply directly to each listing.
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