Entry-Level Program Finance Analyst

Cessna Aircraft Company; Slidell, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Day-one health and wellness benefits

Relocation assistance for eligible

Alternative work schedules at select

Job summary

Textron is seeking an entry-level Associate Program Financial Analyst in Slidell, LA. You’ll perform detailed financial analysis, support program cost forecasts, and prepare reports for monthly reviews alongside the program team.

Responsibilities include financial modeling, EACs, and maintaining corporate and program status reports while ensuring SOX compliance. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and develop your skills through hands-on mentorship and development opportunities.

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

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Team player

Self-starter mentality

Ability to obtain security clearance

Work well under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

Tools

Excel

Job description

Textron is seeking an entry-level Associate Program Financial Analyst in Slidell, LA. You’ll perform detailed financial analysis, support program cost forecasts, and prepare reports for monthly reviews alongside the program team.

Responsibilities include financial modeling, EACs, and maintaining corporate and program status reports while ensuring SOX compliance. You’ll work with cross-functional teams and develop your skills through hands-on mentorship and development opportunities.