Experienced Financial Analyst (Program Finance Lead)

The Boeing Company; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 91,000 - 123,000; Full time

Job summary

The Boeing Company in Huntsville, Alabama, seeks an Experienced Financial Analyst (Program Finance Lead) to join the SMDS Program Finance team. The role drives day-to-day SOW execution, manages assignments and integrates analyses for control accounts, budgets and EACs.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement with a focus on cost and schedule performance, variance analyses, and reporting to senior management. A Bachelor’s degree and EVM/EAC experience are required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a business-related function (Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management)
• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience with performing Estimates at Completion (EAC)
• Experience working with large data sets in Excel

Responsibilities

• Drives day-to-day statement of work and deliverables execution
• Manages the statement of work assignments
• Initiates assignments and integrates analysis of resource forecasts and EACs for control accounts, budgets, functions or pools
• Develops, reviews, analyzes and maintains cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines and supports variance analyses
• Develops performance reports and communicates cost and/or schedule trends to senior management
• Makes recommendations to senior management on financial performance projections
• Trains and mentors junior analysts
• Supports process improvement initiatives and engages cross-business/COE teams
• Analyzes key performance indicators to improve process cycle time, quality and timeliness
• Completes peer reviews
• Exhibits a positive attitude and acts as a change agent

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Estimates at Completion (EAC)

Excel (large data sets)

Job description

Job Description

At Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.

The Boeing Company is in search of a dynamic and talented Experienced Financial Analyst (Program Finance Lead) to join the Strategic Missile and Defense Systems (SM&DS) Program Finance teamin Huntsville, Alabama.

Position Responsibilities:

• Drives day-to-day statement of work and deliverables execution

• Manages the statement of work assignments

• Initiates assignments and integrates analysis of resource forecasts and/or Estimates at Completion (EACs) for control accounts, budgets, functions or pools; financial EACs for contracts or programs

• Develops, reviews, analyzes and maintains cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, in some cases leverages earned value management practices, and supports variance analyses and communicates cost and/or schedule trends

• Develops performance reports. Integrates variance analyses and provides understanding of operational and financial performance to senior management

• Makes recommendations to senior management on financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience

• Trains and mentors junior analysts

• Supports process improvement initiatives, communicates the need for change to stakeholders and acts as a finance representative lead for cross-business/Center of Expertise (COE) engagements

• Analyzes key performance indictors to improve process cycle time, quality, and timeliness

• Completes peer reviews

• Exhibits a positive attitude and willingness to serve as a change agent

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):

• Currently have a Bachelor’s degree or higher

• 3+ years of experience in a business-related function (including but not limited to: Finance, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management)

• Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)

• Experience with performing Estimates at Completion (EAC)

• Experience working with large data sets in Excel

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Experience in leading teams or projects formally or informally

• Experience using strong verbal and written communication skills both virtually and in-person, including ability to explain “why”

• Adaptability to rapid changing environments and ability to meet deliverables

• Experienced change agent; ability to communicate and drive change with multiple stakeholders

Conflict of Interest:

Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company’s Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.

Drug Free Workplace:

Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.

Pay and Benefits:

At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.

The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.

The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.

Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

Summary pay range: $90,950 - $123,050

Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 02, 2026

Export Control Requirements:

This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.

Export Control Details:

US based job, US Person required

Education

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required

Relocation

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Visa Sponsorship

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Shift

This position is for 1st shift

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.