Entry-Level Program Finance Analyst - Forecasting & Reporting

Textron Inc.; Slidell (LA); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

The Associate Financial Analyst role in Slidell, LA at Textron Systems focuses on detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for assigned contracts. You will work with the program team to ensure accurate cost projections and EACs.

Responsibilities include building financial models, maintaining Corporate and Program Status reports, and ensuring compliance with SOX controls. You will present findings to Finance leadership and support risk mitigation.

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
• Earned Value Management experience a plus
• Oracle experience a plus

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

Ability to obtain security clearance

Ability to communicate effectively

Teamwork

Self-starter mentality

Work under pressure

Excel data analysis

MS Office

Earned Value Management experience

Oracle experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Oracle

Earned Value Management

Job description

The Associate Financial Analyst role in Slidell, LA at Textron Systems focuses on detailed financial analysis, forecasting, and reporting for assigned contracts. You will work with the program team to ensure accurate cost projections and EACs.

Responsibilities include building financial models, maintaining Corporate and Program Status reports, and ensuring compliance with SOX controls. You will present findings to Finance leadership and support risk mitigation.