Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 76,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

exceptional benefits/healthcare

9/80 schedule

great 401K matching program

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems seeks a Financial Analyst to join our team in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA. This role supports monthly/quarterly financial reporting, forecasting, and profitability analysis, coordinating with program teams to drive financial performance.

The position requires an active Secret clearance and is on-site with relocation assistance possibly available. Northrop Grumman offers excellent benefits, a 9/80 schedule, and a strong 401K match.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Responsibilities

• Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis.
• Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans.
• Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and to support the management & reporting requirements for the program.
• Support the management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Budgeting

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, finance, or related field

Tools

Excel

Excel Macros

PowerPoint

IBM Cognos

Planning Analytics

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Financial Analyst to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on-site in San Diego, CA or Palmdale, CA supporting the Air Dominance Division.

Note: Due to the classified nature of the work being performed, this position does not offer any virtual or telecommute working options.

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis.
• Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans.
• Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and to support the management & reporting requirements for the program.
• Support the management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis).
• Supports review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate with the functional business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.
• Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
• Supports initiatives and ad hoc requests from Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
• Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree.
• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis.
• Data and/or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics.
• Experience with the Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes.
• Excel experience including Macros, MS Excel (e.g., INDEXMATCH, Pivot tables), and PowerPoint experience.
• Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance.

• exceptional benefits/healthcare
• a 9/80 schedule
• a great 401K matching program

Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Dire