Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (Forecasting/Monthly Close/Purchasing/Ad Hoc Projects)[...]

Pratt & Whitney; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company is seeking a Manager of Financial Planning and Analysis in Houston. This role requires over 8 years of experience in FP&A, focusing on forecasting, monthly close, and purchasing. The ideal candidate will develop processes for tracking investment expenditures and support financial reporting. Strong knowledge of MS Office and analytical skills are essential. The position requires U.S. citizenship due to government requirements.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in FP&A specifically forecasting, monthly close, and purchasing.
• Experience in financial analysis in a highly matrixed organization.
• Strong knowledge of analytical tools like MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for tracking investment expenditures against the plan.
• Support financial close and analysis of costs and headcount.
• Monitor and analyze capital investments for financial accuracy.

Skills

Financial Planning

Forecasting

Budget Analysis

MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

SAP System Experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration

Job description

RTX Corporation is an Aerospace and Defense company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises three industry-leading businesses – Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, and Raytheon.

The company is seeking a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (Forecasting/Monthly Close/Purchasing/Ad Hoc Projects) to join the RTX Enterprise Services Process and Systems Transformation (PST) Team.

Role Overview

This is a Hands-on, Individual Contributor Role that will support the development of processes for tracking and monitoring investment expenditures against the plan, as well as continuous improvement of the monthly reporting and forecasting accuracy and process.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes for tracking and monitoring investment expenditures against the plan
• Continuous improvement of the monthly reporting and forecasting accuracy and process
• Support financial close and analysis of costs and headcount
• Focus on monthly actuals reporting as well as monthly forecasting of project resources
• Vendors purchase orders and invoicing, and time management activities

Key Responsibilities

• Support preparation of journal entries, actuals financial reporting, and documentation of variance analysis
• Perform review and analysis of the financial transactions ensuring proper understanding of the underlying processes and supporting documents
• Monitor and analyze capital investments to ensure financial accuracy for the project
• Monitor headcount, time tracking and other resource management related activities required to support financial reporting and forecasting
• Monitor and summarize contracts, purchase orders and invoices
• Collaborate with Functional and BU teams to help develop processes for the project reporting ensuring accuracy, completeness and timeliness
• Support monthly forecasts and preparation of financial modeling to develop recommendations for management
• Support financial analysis and research of budget details to support short-term business goals and decisions
• Drive medium to complex projects, including building analytical models to perform analysis
• Support development and maintenance of financial information systems
• Participate in other related financial reporting deliverables, and/or other adhoc projects
• Some travel required up to 10%

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have:

• Minimum 8+ years’ experience in FP&A specifically forecasting, monthly close and purchasing and a bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration or related discipline or equivalent combination of related work experience and schooling in lieu of degree
• Finance experience related to financial analysis in a highly matrixed organization
• Previous FP&A or Business Manager experience
• Successful track record of completing enterprise-wide ad hoc projects
• Strong knowledge of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) and other analytical tools
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP System Experience
• In depth knowledge of forecasting, monthly close and purchasing
• Ability to flexibly work in a dynamic and changing environment while managing multiple priorities
• Ability to travel up to 10%

RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class.