Manager - Project Cost Reporting Analyst

ISU Research Park; Des Moines (IA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

RTX Enterprise Services is seeking a Digital Technologies (DT) Project Cost Reporting Analyst to join the Value Management Office (VMO). You will own project financials, producing weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting while ensuring cost objectives are met across SaaS software implementations, infrastructure projects, and process improvements.

In collaboration with Project Managers and financial professionals, you will develop Estimates at Complete (EACs), assist with forecasting, and enable

Qualifications

• Typically a university degree with 8+ years of relevant experience, or an advanced degree with 6+ years.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel (pivot tables/analysis) and related tools.
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple deadlines and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis for projects.
• Aggregate actual cost data from multiple systems for project financial health.
• Support estimating, monthly forecasting, and development of Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Reconcile invoice gaps and time-tracking discrepancies; monitor purchase orders.
• Analyze variances and coordinate re-baselining to keep plans accurate.

Skills

Financial reporting

Forecasting

Data analysis

Communication

Education

University degree

Advanced degree

Tools

Excel pivots/analysis

SAP/APEX

Planview Portfolios

Job description

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

The following position is to join our RTX Enterprise Services team: RTX Enterprise Services (ES) is looking for a Digital Technologies (DT) Project Cost Reporting Analyst to become a core member of the Value Management Office (VMO). We have rebranded from PMO to VMO to highlight our enhanced focus on multi-mode value delivery, including traditional project management, Agile product delivery, and operational/project financial analysis services. Our VMO is part of a shared services Enterprise Applications organization and is responsible for leading significant business technology projects that reach across the company. Our projects primarily focus on application development, enhancements, and modernization. Many are SaaS software implementations & customizations. We also lead targeted infrastructure projects and business process improvements with a digital slant. This is an exciting opportunity for the individual to execute weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial processes. You will collaborate with Program/Project Managers, fellow CRAs, Financial Professionals to execute, enable, and enhance project financial processes and ensure program/project cost objectives are met.As the “go-to” person for financials for assigned projects, you will help make data-driven decisions on the projects you support.

What you will do:

• Lead financial reporting, reconciliation, and analysis for projects, demonstrating strong ownership and urgency in managing all project financials.
• Aggregate actual cost data from multiple financial systems to create a comprehensive view of project financial health.
• Partner with Project Managers and sponsors to support estimating, monthly forecasting, and development of accurate Estimates at Complete (EACs).
• Reconcile invoice gaps and time-tracking discrepancies while monitoring purchase orders to ensure all costs are properly captured.
• Analyze financial variances and coordinate re-baselining activities as needed to maintain accurate project financial plans.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Typically a university degree and 8+ years prior relevant experience OR an Advanced Degree in related field and minimum 6+ years’ experience OR in absence of a degree, 8+ years of relevant experience is required
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft applications (Excel pivots/analysis, etc.)
• Ability to prioritize work on multiple competing activities and deadlines

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience developing & analyzing financial business cases &/or cost/benefit analyses
• Experience with SAP/APEX or other ERP Financial systems and Planview Portfolios
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, across all levels of the organization
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, and ability to influence others.Ownership and urgency around all project financial matters.