Aerospace Program Finance Lead - EVM & FP&A Expert

Rocketdyne; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA seeks a Program Finance Specialist to lead financial planning for propulsion programs. This on-site role partners with technical teams to build models, manage forecasts, and guide budgeting and reporting in line with EVM and government contracting requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in earned value, budgeting, and analysis, with proven ability to deliver executive-ready insights and support long-range planning while balancing multiple priorities in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business role
• Graduate Degree and minimum 4 years of experience in accounting, finance, or business role
• Experience in EVM
• Experience owning financial models and budgets
• Experienced in supporting end‑to‑end proposal management

Responsibilities

• 40% - Work with program teams to manage monthly, quarterly, and multi-year program forecasts. Model and coordinate proposal financials. Build, maintain, and execute program budgets using EVM and budgeting best practices.
• 20% - Develop Quarterly Estimate at Completes (EAC) and ensure accuracy of actual and estimated costs and provide sufficient rationale for EAC decisions to senior and executive leadership.
• 20% - Produce and deliver financial reporting to government customers and internal stakeholders.
• 15% - Analyze monthly cost, revenue, cash, and orders data to support the accuracy of financial forecasts and measure the business unit’s financial health. Act at finance lead for the Annual Operating Plan development, and track performance throughout the year.
• 5% - Provide quick ad hoc analysis with high proficiency in large scale data management through Excel, Hyperion, and Essbase.

Skills

EVM expertise

Financial modeling

Budgeting

Proposal management

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance/accounting

Graduate degree (MBA/MS)

Tools

Excel

Hyperion

Essbase

SQL

Power BI

SAP

Oracle project modules

Job description

Rocketdyne in Redmond, WA seeks a Program Finance Specialist to lead financial planning for propulsion programs. This on-site role partners with technical teams to build models, manage forecasts, and guide budgeting and reporting in line with EVM and government contracting requirements.

The ideal candidate has strong experience in earned value, budgeting, and analysis, with proven ability to deliver executive-ready insights and support long-range planning while balancing multiple priorities in a