Collins Aerospace
aerospace and defense
SeniorManager–BusinessFinance
Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Senior candidates.
“Senior Manager – Business Finance at Collins Aerospace. Skills: Business Finance, Financial Planning & Forecasting, Financial Reporting & Close Management, Business Performance Management, Cost Management & Profitability, Capital Investment Governance, Compliance, Controls & Risk Management, Finance Transformation. Lead the development and execution of Annual Operating Plans and Long-Range Financial Plans. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial submissions”
What You'll Achieve.
enabling data-driven decision-making; ensuring financial discipline; strengthening internal controls; driving financial planning; driving performance management; driving cost control; driving governance; driving corrective actions; identifying risks and opportunities; recommending improvement actions; implementing sustainable corrective measures; driving transformation; driving efficiency; driving business impact
Industry & Context.
High level of analytical and problem-solving capability
Background check and drug screen required (every external new hire in the India), Drug Screen only performed for Operations Positions
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
15+ years of post-qualification experience in finance and accounting, background in manufacturing finance, plant accounting, and business controlling, Experience in managing finance for multi-product or multi-business environments, Chartered Accountant (CA) or Cost Accountant (CMA/ICWA)
Nice to Have
Exposure to multinational organizations and global reporting frameworks
What You'll Do.
Lead the development and execution of Annual Operating Plans and Long-Range Financial Plans
and timeliness of financial submissions
Partner with business leaders to translate operational plans into financial outcomes
Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly
and annual financial close processes
Review and approve journal entries and financial adjustments
Analyze financial performance across P&L
and Cash Flow statements
Deliver insightful variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and drive corrective actions
Lead balance sheet reviews and ensure integrity through timely reconciliations and issue resolution
Provide actionable financial insights on key performance indicators
Support periodic business performance reviews with senior leadership
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities and recommend improvement actions
Drive cost governance across operations
Monitor product costing and profitability
Partner with operations to analyze cost variances and implement sustainable corrective measures
Evaluate capital expenditure proposals
Ensure alignment of capital investments with strategic and financial objectives
Partner with supply chain and operations teams to assess demand and supply plans and translate them into financial forecasts
Drive inventory optimization and working capital efficiency initiatives
Participate in structured cross-functional operational review forums
Provide financial guidance to resolve operational and commercial challenges impacting performance
Ensure adherence to applicable accounting standards
Maintain a robust internal controls framework
Oversee account reconciliations and ensure timely closure of open items
Support internal and external audits
Coordinate with tax and regulatory teams on business financials
Lead finance transformation initiatives
Drive digital adoption to enhance reporting efficiency
Foster a culture of continuous improvement within the finance function
and develop a high-performing finance team
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Partner with business and operations teams; Collaborate effectively with global stakeholders across regions; Collaborate with cross-functional teams; Partner with supply chain and operations teams
Communication Scope
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Full Job Description
**Date Posted:** 2026-05-11 **Country:** India **Location:** IN-KA-BENGALURU-008 ~ Hitech, Defence & Aerospace Park ~ HI TECH DEFENSE **Position Role Type:** Onsite **Job Title:** Senior Manager – Business Finance Role Overview We are seeking an experienced finance leader to partner with business and operations teams in a high-performance manufacturing environment. The role will act as a Finance Business Partner for a key business segment, driving financial planning, performance management, cost control, and governance. The incumbent will play a critical role in enabling data-driven decision-making, ensuring financial discipline, and strengthening internal controls, while working closely with both local and global stakeholders. Key Responsibilities Financial Planning & Forecasting: * Lead the development and execution of Annual Operating Plans and Long-Range Financial Plans in alignment with business strategy * Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial submissions in enterprise reporting systems * Partner with business leaders to translate operational plans into financial outcomes Financial Reporting & Close Management * Oversee and ensure timely and accurate completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes * Review and approve journal entries and financial adjustments * Analyze financial performance across P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow statements * Deliver insightful variance analysis (actual vs. plan/forecast) and drive corrective actions * Lead balance sheet reviews and ensure integrity through timely reconciliations and issue resolution Business Performance Management * Provide actionable financial insights on key performance indicators including cost, productivity, profitability, and working capital * Support periodic business performance reviews with senior leadership * Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify risks and opportunities and recommend improvement actions Cost Management & Profitability * Drive
Applying for this Senior Manager – Business Finance role?
Most applicants get filtered before a human reads their resume. See if yours makes the cut.
How to Apply on Workday
- Workday has a multi-step form — save your progress after every section.
- "Apply With LinkedIn" can fail or lose data; manual entry is more reliable.
- Watch for the "Submit for Review" final step — hitting "Save" alone does not submit.
- Job requisition numbers are useful when following up with HR by email.
ANONYMOUS · UNFILTERED
What do employees actually say about Collins Aerospace?
Real rants from real employees. Read before you apply.