2027 Assoc Program Financial Analyst - Slidell, LA

Textron; Slidell (LA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one benefits

Relocation assistance

Competitive compensation

Retirement savings options

Alternative work schedules

Job summary

Cessna Aircraft Company in Slidell, LA is seeking an Associate Financial Analyst to contribute to program financial analysis and reporting. You will work closely with the program team and finance colleagues to ensure accurate monthly cost projections and forecasts.

The role emphasizes building analytical skills, mentorship, and development opportunities within Textron Systems. A bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field is required, with potential for security clearance and a path to growth.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field required.
• Ability to obtain security clearance.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Proficiency with Excel for financial data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Perform detailed financial analysis and reporting for assigned contracts.
• Maintain monthly cost projections and forecasts (EACs).
• Establish and maintain Corporate Financial Reports, Program Status Reports, and Earned Value reports.
• Ensure program finances comply with SOX and internal controls.
• Present financial data during monthly and quarterly reviews to management.
• Provide real-time program status to Finance Manager and ad-hoc analysis.

Skills

Excel data analysis

Financial modeling

Communication skills

Teamwork

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance or related field

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Job Number:

2027 Assoc Program Financial Analyst - Slidell, LA (342819)

About the Entry Level Role

As a Textron employee, you’ll take on meaningful work from day one—contributing to real projects and collaborating with experienced team members across the business. This entry-level opportunity is designed to help you build your skills, gain exposure across functions, and grow through hands-on experience, mentorship, and development opportunities.

Who We Are

Textron Systems serves defense and commercial customers with the combined expertise of its family of brands: Textron Systems, Howe & Howe, Lycoming Engines and ATAC. These segments offer specialized products and services that fall into several capability areas: Air; Land; Sea; Propulsion; Weapon Systems; Electronic Systems; and Test, Training & Simulation. We tap into these capabilities to deliver exceptional solutions, including product development and manufacturing, training, operations and support.

All efforts are backed by the strength of our parent company — Textron Inc. — which includes prominent brands such as Bell, Cessna and Beechcraft. Drawing from our diverse teams of experts and harnessing the unlimited power of teamwork, we put tomorrow’s technology in the world’s hands today.

The Associate Financial Analyst will be primarily responsible for performing detailed financial analysis and reporting for their assigned contracts. In this role, the Analyst will interact closely with the program team and functional departments to ensure the accuracy of monthly cost projections, and sales and profit forecasts.

We believe people should love what they do – in this role, you will be responsible for:

Supporting assigned programs with timely analysis, financial modeling and recommendations for decision making.

Conducting program analysis, maintain forecasts, and provide monthly Estimate at Completion (EACs)

Responsible for establishing and maintaining Corporate Financial Reports, Program Status Reports, and Earned Value reports

Ensure program financials are accurate and complete and are in accordance with SOX and internal corporate controls

Use analysis to identify and investigate program issues and advise on appropriate course of action.

Provide real time program financial status to Finance Manager as well as Ad-hoc financial analysis

Present financial data during monthly and quarterly reviews to an audience consisting of front line and executive level management.

Be an integral part of the program team, keeping the Program Manager up to date on the financial status of the programs and providing suggestions to help mitigate future risk

Qualifications

Currently pursuing or have completed a bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related field

Ability to obtain security clearance

Ability to use Excel to analyze and interpret financial data

Must enjoy working with numbers, spreadsheets

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written)

Must work well in a team environment

Must have a self-starter mentality

Ability to work under pressure and tight deadlines

MS Office experience preferred

Why Build Your Career at Textron

Textron offers a supportive workplace where employees are encouraged to grow, contribute, and innovate.

Our benefits include:

Competitive compensation

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Retirement savings options

Alternative work schedules at select locations

Relocation assistance for eligible candidates

About Textron

Textron is a global Fortune 500 company with a diverse portfolio of industry leading brands, including Bell, Beechcraft, Cessna, Pipistrel, Jacobsen, Kautex, Lycoming, E-Z-GO, and Textron Systems. We foster a culture where curiosity is encouraged, ideas are valued, and innovation drives real-world solutions.

Join Textron and build a career where your work makes an impact, your ideas are valued, and your growth is supported.

EEO Statement

Textron is committed to providing Equal Opportunity in Employment, to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, military status, veteran status, disability, sex (including pregnancy and sexual orientation), genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.