Principal or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman; Melbourne (KY); On-site; USD 81,000 - 152,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Savings plan

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Job summary

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems in Melbourne, FL is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to manage program financials, lead forecasting and provide analytical reports.

This on-site role requires a bachelor’s degree with 5+ years of finance or a master’s with 3+ years, or a PhD with 1 year, and the ability to obtain a Secret clearance. Preferred candidates have SAP/IBM Cognos experience, advanced MS Office skills, and CPA licensure.

Qualifications

• Must have degree with 5+ years in Finance/Accounting/Business or Master’s with 3+ years or PhD with 1+ year.
• Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos, COBRA required.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Expertise in financial analysis.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manage program finances including monthly forecasting, reporting and analysis.
• Prepare weekly/monthly cost variance and trend analyses.
• Support development of Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan.
• Collaborate across functions to improve financial performance using metrics.
• Assist in developing presentations for leadership and ensure SOX compliance.

Skills

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting/Economics/Business

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting/Business

CPA License

Tools

SAP

IBM Cognos

COBRA

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people’s lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation’s history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they’re making history.

Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL.

Essential Functions:

• Management ofprogramfinancials,including:monthly financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis)

• Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports to support cost variance/trend analysis

• Support the development of theconsolidatedLong Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan

• Work cross functionally to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics

• Support the development of presentations for, and brief to leadership

• Support Sarbanes-Oxley(SOX)compliancerequirements

Basic Qualifications Level 3:

• Must either have a bachelor’s degree with5years ofFinance, Accounting, and/or Business-relatedexperience,or amaster’sdegree with 3 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-relatedexperience or a PhD with 1 year of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-relatedexperience

• Must have any experience withSAP,IBM Cognos software,COBRA

• Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite

• Must be an expertiseinfinancialanalysis

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Basic Qualifications Level 4:

• Must either have a bachelor’s degree with8years ofFinance, Accounting, and/or Business-relatedexperience,or amaster’sdegree with 6 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-relatedexperience or a PhD with 4 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business related experience

• Experience withSAP,IBM Cognos software,COBRA

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft OfficeSuite

• Expertiseinfinancialanalysis

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-relateddiscipline

• CPALicense

• Knowledge ofEVMS/FAR/DFARS

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $152,200.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate’s experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.