Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 94,200 - 141,200; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Education assistance

9/80 work schedule

Job summary

0090 CORP-Corporate Office is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support the Communications and Networks Solutions Business Unit in San Diego. This position encompasses financial reporting, forecasting, and variance analysis while promoting financial compliance.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's in Finance with relevant experience, be proficient in MS Office and SAP, and have strong government accounting skills. A comprehensive benefits package is included, and relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Bachelor's or 3 years with Master's degree.
• Experience preparing financial data and performing financial analysis.
• Willingness to travel domestically up to 10%.

Responsibilities

• Conduct variance analysis and provide recommendations.
• Ensure financial goals compliance.
• Support processing journal entries and accounts payable.

Skills

Financial analysis

MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Government accounting

SAP

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration

Master's Degree in related field

Tools

Hyperion Planning

Cognos

Tableau

Job description

Job Overview

Principal Financial Analyst supporting the Communications and Networks Solutions Business Unit in Northrop Grumman's Navigation, Intelligence & Connectivity Division. Based in San Diego, CA, onsite, 9/80 schedule.

Relocation assistance may be available. Clearance required for start: None. Travel: Yes, up to 10% of the time. US Citizenship is required.

What You’ll Get to Do

This position involves consolidation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and forecasting; guidance on EAC and revenue recognition policies; coordination of monthly variance analysis; consolidation and review of annual operating plans; and monthly unbilled AR reviews. The role offers visibility and proximity to BU and Division leadership.

Responsibilities

• Conduct variance analysis throughout the year and provide recommendations for strategic focus.
• Ensure planned and actual overhead expenditures meet financial goals while complying with corporate guidance and federal regulations.
• Provide administrative support: processing journal entries, intercompany cost transfers, accounts payable support.
• Interface with program managers, functional management, and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet business unit profitability goals.
• Foster integrity, establish relationships, and maintain communication with stakeholders at all levels.
• Encourage a fast-paced mindset (Acts with Speed) and simplify budgeting, improve data accuracy, and shorten cycle times.
• Division lead for cash and balance sheet activities.
• Monthly/quarterly forecasting, reporting, and analysis of Income Statement and Balance Sheet.
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) preparation and coordination.
• Reserve tracking and analysis.
• AR/DSR metrics reporting and analysis.
• AR billed/unbilled reviews and status.
• Various month-end entries related to NCR, RWA reclass, forward loss/reserve entries, etc. CQ2 reporting.
• SOX activities.
• Support to quarterly EAC reviews/process and PPA processing.
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field with 5 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
• Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience preparing financial data and performing financial analysis.
• Strong understanding of government accounting.
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Experience with SAP.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Hyperion Planning, HFM, Access databases.
• Experience with Cognos.
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI, and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to interface with multiple disciplines and varying levels of management.
• Experience with aerospace & defense rates and budgets.
• Strong understanding of government accounting.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health plan, savings plan, paid time off.
• Education assistance, training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule (where available).
• Other benefits.

Salary

Primary level salary range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00. Base salary determination based on position scope, candidate’s experience, education, skills, and market conditions.

EEO Statement

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, veteran, disability, or any other protected class. For more details, visit the EEO statement at http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO.