Financial Analyst

Life Cycle Engineering; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

ESOP

Company matched 401(k)

Comprehensive health benefits

Paid vacation

Continuing education

Job summary

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Philadelphia team. The role focuses on financial analysis and contract management to support U.S. Navy programs and projects.

You will work with the Office of the Business Director and the Financial Analyst team to ensure funding, budgeting, and reporting are aligned with contract specifications, deadlines, and profitability targets. You will develop and maintain financial databases, forecast funds, prepare presentations,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field preferred.
• 1-5 years of relevant experience related to finance (experience with DoD preferred).

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program/project financial databases.
• Work with Program Managers to report on financials and forecast funds.
• Assist in planning, developing, and updating presentations/reports and facilitating meetings.
• Provide financial and budgeting support and develop earned value analysis and metrics.
• Use modern computational tools to support analysis of above efforts.
• Assist in managing program funding from several sponsors.
• Collect, track, monitor, and report on program expenditures (labor, OT, travel, etc.).
• Create metrics to identify spending trends to proactively manage funding.
• Track contract and material expenditures in accordance with program schedules.
• Assist technical leads with meeting preparation and scheduling.
• Create task/financial tracking tools to support the Program Manager.

Skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/finance

Job description

Join Life Cycle Engineering. Lead with purpose. Own the outcome. Do the right thing the right way.

Why Choose LCE?

• Employee Ownership (ESOP): Build financial stake in your work. Our 100% employee-owned model directly connects your contributions to company performance and long-term wealth creation.
• Award-Winning Culture: Join an organization repeatedly recognized as a "Best Place to Work" driven by integrity, mutual respect, and a supportive team environment.
• Impactful Mission: Support defense operations, waterfront engineering, cyber infrastructure, and asset reliability programs that keep fleets and operations mission ready.

Opportunity Summary

Join LCE as a Financial Analyst on our Philadelphia team. With your financial analysis and contract management experience you will use your people skills, organizational skills, and sound financial acumen to support various U.S. Navy programs and projects. You will work in the office of the Business Director with the Financial Analyst team sharing common work processes and practices and be assigned to a program to support day-to-day business and financial operations. Once assigned to a program, you will work with the Program Manager providing financial support in the areas of budgeting, funds acceptance, expenditure tracking, and reporting to ensure that funded programs are delivered on time, on budget, and with maximized profit based on contract specification.

Primary Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain program/project financial databases
• Work with Program Managers to accurately report on financials and develop forecasting and execution of funds received
• Assist in planning, developing, and updating presentations/reports and facilitating meetings
• Provide financial and budgeting support as well as develop earned value analysis and metrics
• Use modern computational tools to support analysis of above efforts
• Assist in managing program funding from several sponsors
• Collect, track, monitor, and report on program expenditures (labor, OT, travel, etc.)
• Create metrics to identify spending trends to proactively manage funding
• Track contract and material expenditures in accordance with program schedules
• Assist technical leads with meeting preparation and scheduling
• Create task/financial tracking tools to support the Program Manager

Security Clearance Requirements

• U.S. citizenship
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. DoD security clearance

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field preferred
• 1-5 years of relevant experience related to finance (experience with DoD preferred)

Physical Expectations

Regular physical activity to include walking, climbing, bending, stooping, reaching, lifting, standing, and occasional prolonged sitting

Maneuvering within confined spaces in a restricted environment

Ability to speak, read, hear, and write, with or without assistance

Ability to use phone and computer systems, copier, fax and other office equipment

This position description represents a summary of the major components and requirements of the outlined position. Other responsibilities may be assigned or required as business needs dictate. Questions regarding this description should be addressed to the hiring authority or to Human Resources.

Benefit Offerings

• Company funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) & company matched 401(k)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free life and disability insurance with supplemental coverage options
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Plan, & Lifestyle Spending Account
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave
• Flexible schedules, casual work environment, and relaxed dress code
• Continuing education and professional development programs at all levels
• Free access to online training library including certification preparation
• Bonus program, employee referral program, monetary recognition opportunities, and more...

Benefits may vary based on employment status, business unit, and location.

Life Cycle Engineering (LCE) is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, genetic information, application for or service in the military or status as a disabled veteran or veteran, because of or on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation, and any other status protected by applicable state or federal law.