Principal Financial Analyst - Phoenix AZ

VetJobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 157,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems in Phoenix, AZ seeks an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team. Lead analysts, partner with program managers, and help develop baselines, monitor performance, and address variances.

You will provide decision support to minimize risk and maximize program profit, track projects of varying size, and ensure compliance with DFAR/FAR, CAS, and internal procedures throughout the program lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Experience leading Analysts and acting as financial business partner.
• Ability to develop program baselines and monitor performance.
• Strong skills in financial analysis and variance investigation.
• Experience with cost types/flows and budget planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor analysts on the Program Finance team.
• Provide financial decision support to stakeholders to maximize program profit.
• Develop cost proposals, forecasts, and variance explanations.
• Assist program managers in corrective action plans for variances.
• Interface with PMO, project managers, and customers for financial activities.
• Ensure compliance with DFAR/FAR, CAS, and internal procedures.

Skills

Financial analysis

Leadership

MS Excel

Budget planning

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field

Tools

Hyperion Planning

Excel Smart View

Oracle ERP

Job description

Job Description

BAE is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team:

• Lead existing Analysts by example


• Serve as the financial business partner for several key programs


• Assist the program manager and program teams with developing program baselines, monitoring performance, investigating root causes of program performance variances, and assisting program managers in development of corrective action plans to address and mitigate program variances.


• Provide financial decision support to key stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution.


• Provide tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity.


• Work independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment


• Utilize strong communication skills to interface with Program Management Organization (PMO) team and others including; project managers, technical staff, subcontractors and customers in support of PMO activities


• Responsible project start-up and close-out as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program.


• Supports project execution by performing financial analysis and other program support related to the technical and business resources needed to achieve program objectives; includes pre/post-award project activities from inception through closeout


• Develops and reviews financial data for inclusion in cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts and variance explanations.


• Participate in program and project reviews.


• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, CAS, estimating systems and disclosure statements as well as interprets changes to understand impact on programs.

Eligibility Requirements

Clearance Level - Must Be Able to Obtain: None

U.S. Person Required: Yes

Travel Percentage: 10%

Clearance Level - Must Currently Possess: None

U.S. Citizenship Required: No

Is Relocation Available: Yes

Minimum Education Required

High School/GED

Additional Qualifications / Responsibilities

• Ability to lead existing Analysts by example while taking the lead on selected projects/initiatives


• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 6+ years related work experience


• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel)


• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment


• Problem solving and in-depth research and analytical skills


• Ability to work cooperatively across multiple finance and non-finance functions


• Working knowledge of EACs, Budget Planning, and cost types/flows

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment a plus


• DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge a plus


• Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience a plus


• Oracle ERP experience a plus


• MBA or advanced Degree a plus

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $92180 - $156707

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Location

City: Phoenix

State: Arizona

Additional Details

Auto req ID: 481083BR

Job Category: Technician

Job Code: Manufacturing Manufacturing

Affiliate Sponsor: BAE Systems