Financial Analyst

HYE Recruiting; Huntsville (AL); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Our client in Huntsville, Alabama is seeking a Financial Analyst to support pricing strategy, cost proposals and financial performance. The role reports to the Finance Manager and offers a path for growth in a hybrid workplace with two remote days.

The ideal candidate will have 4-8 years of pricing/financial analysis experience in aerospace/defense or government contracting, strong analytical and communication skills, and familiarity with FAR/DFARS/CAS.

Qualifications

• Exposure to FAR, DFARS and CAS is required or highly desirable.
• Strong ability to analyze financial statements and present findings.
• Experience with proposal pricing tools or ERP is a plus.
• US citizenship and eligibility for DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Deltek ProPricer to develop and refine pricing models across the proposal lifecycle.
• Oversee program financial performance with cost controls and variance analyses.
• Collaborate with Programs, Contracts and Engineering to capture accurate cost inputs.
• Support audits, financial reporting and process improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Communication abilities

FAR/DFARS/CAS familiarity

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field

Tools

Deltek ProPricer

ERP systems

Job description

Our client headquartered in Virginia is seeking a Financial Analyst based in Huntsville, AL. The position reports to the Finance Manager and offers growth opportunities in a hybrid workplace with two remote days. The Financial Analyst will play a vital role in shaping pricing strategies, developing cost proposals and overseeing financial performance while ensuring all models strictly comply with FAR, DFARS, CAS and internal corporate standards.

The ideal candidate has managed competing priorities, executed under tight proposal deadlines and delivered accurate financial analyses in a fast-paced environment. Possesses proven analytical, presentation and communication skills (both written and oral).

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Utilize Deltek ProPricer to develop, analyze and refine pricing models across the full proposal lifecycle, preparing detailed cost analyses and packages for leadership approval
• Oversee ongoing program financial performance by managing cost controls, budgets and variance/EAC (Estimate at Completion) variance analyses to ensure accurate forecasting
• Collaborate with Program Management, Contracts, Engineering and internal stakeholders to capture, validate and maintain accurate proposal cost inputs
• Support internal and external audits, financial reporting, program cost reviews and process improvement initiatives to maximize efficiency and audit readiness

Requirements:

• Exposure to Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• Understanding of standard financial statements (Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow) a plus
• Proposal pricing tools and/or ERP a plus
• Minimal travel may be required (up to 10%)

Qualifications:

• 4-8 Years of Financial Analysis and/or Pricing experience in Aerospace & Defense or Federal Government Contracting
• Bachelor’s degree from accredited four-year College or University in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Economics or related field
• Must be US Citizen and eligible to obtain US DoD Secret Clearance (active clearance a plus)
• Exposure to financial software implementations or data migration initiatives a plus
• 3 Weeks Vacation & Year-End Time Off