Hybrid Entry-Level Financial Planning Analyst - Defense

Prattwhitney; Woburn (MA); Hybrid; USD 72,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) match

Flexible spending accounts

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

RTX is offering an entry-level Financial Planning Analyst (P1) role within the Global Sensors & Mission Systems (GSMS) SSBU. You will join a program finance team supporting defense programs and build essential skills in financial analysis and program controls.

You will learn forecasting methodologies, data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting tools, with exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain in a fast-paced defense

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics by start date.
• Experience with financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting, and/or process improvement.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting, data visualization).
• Experience with SAP or SAP Business Warehouse or equivalent systems.

Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of weekly and monthly sales forecasts aligned with program objectives.
• Assist in Annual Operating Plan creation, data consolidation, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly variance analysis identifying cost, schedule, and performance drivers.
• Contribute to EAC development and updates reflecting current status and risks.
• Analyze program financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain) to support accurate financial tracking and execution.
• Provide ad hoc analysis and reporting for program reviews and strategic decisions.
• Support continuous improvement of forecasting processes and data accuracy.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Forecasting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics

Tools

SAP

SAP BW

Job description

RTX is offering an entry-level Financial Planning Analyst (P1) role within the Global Sensors & Mission Systems (GSMS) SSBU. You will join a program finance team supporting defense programs and build essential skills in financial analysis and program controls.

You will learn forecasting methodologies, data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting tools, with exposure to cross-functional collaboration across Program Management, Engineering, Finance, and Supply Chain in a fast-paced defense