Principal/ Sr Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman; United States; On-site; USD 94,000 - 176,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance coverage

Life and disability insurance

Savings plan

Company paid holidays

PTO

Job summary

Northrop Grumman in McLean, VA seeks a Principal/Sr Principal Financial Analyst to lead financial planning, reporting, and AOP duties in a fast-paced environment. You will ensure revenue recognition, forecast headcount, and perform intercompany reviews while mentoring interns and new hires.

The role requires strong Excel and MS Office skills, SOX experience, and onsite work in McLean, VA. There are two levels (3 or 4) based on experience, with opportunities to influence senior leadership

Qualifications

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of direct experience preparing financial data and performing analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 5 years of professional experience
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 3 years of related professional experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Experience with SOX controls and quarterly reporting
• Must be able to work onsite in McLean, VA

Responsibilities

• Financial planning, reporting, and analysis
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) duties
• Ensure Revenue Recognition (C-901) population completeness and perform division reviews
• Element of Cost and Headcount forecasting
• Review of intercompany and subk suspense for monthly reporting
• SOX activities
• Mentoring and training interns and college hires
• Other ad hoc assignments as required
• Strong excel skills
• Interact with senior finance leadership teams

Skills

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Planning & prioritization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Business

Master’s degree in Finance/Accounting

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office Suite

Hyperion Planning

HFM

SAP BW

Cognos

Job description

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: None 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

The position will be located in located in McLean, Virginia.

Roles and responsibilities of the Principal/ Sr Principal Financial Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial planning, reporting, and analysis
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) duties
• Ensure Revenue Recognition (C-901) population completeness as well as perform division reviews
• Element of Cost and Headcount forecasting
• Review of intercompany and subk suspense for monthly reporting
• SOX activities
• Mentoring and training interns and college hires
• Other ad hoc assignments as required
• Strong excel skills

The candidate should be well organized, schedule-driven, and have the ability to multi-task while meeting tight deadlines. This position also requires excellent communication skills, as frequent interaction with senior Division, Sector, and BU/OU finance leadership teams as well as other support staff functions is necessary. We are looking for a highly motivated team player to join our dynamic, fast-paced financial planning and reporting organization. **This position can be filled at either the Principal (level 3) or Sr Principal (level 4) based on years of experience.**

Basic Qualifications

• Principal Financial Analyst
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of direct experience preparing financial data and performing analysis.
  • Will also consider: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 5 years of professional experience
  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 3 years of related professional experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
  • Experience with SOX controls and quarterly reporting
  • Must be able to work onsite in McLean, VA
• Sr Principal Financial Analyst
  • Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 12 years of direct experience preparing financial data and performing analysis.
  • Will also consider: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 8 years of professional experience
  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 6 years of related professional experience
  • Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
  • Prior experience with EACs and forecasting
  • Experience with SOX controls and quarterly reporting
  • Must be able to work onsite in McLean, VA

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing and presenting complex financial analysis to varying levels of management
• Experience with Hyperion Planning, HFM, Access databases, and intermediate/advanced Excel skills
• Experience with variance reporting using the following reporting tools (or similar): SAP Business Warehouse (BW) Precision/Cognos

Salary Range

Primary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $117,500.00 - $176,300.00

Benefits and Perks

• health insurance coverage
• life and disability insurance
• savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business

Application Period

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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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.

Citizenship Requirement

U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

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About Northrop

We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space – our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.