Program Finance Analyst

Rock West Composites; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-Paid Medical & Dental

Annual Bonus Program

401(k) with 5% Match

Employee Stock Option Program

9/80 Schedule

Paid Holidays

Generous PTO

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Rock West Composites seeks a Senior Program Finance Analyst to lead the financial performance of key programs, partnering with Program Management, Operations, and Engineering to optimize profitability and cash flow.

You will forecast EACs, perform cost analyses, and drive risk mitigation across the program lifecycle, ensuring alignment with customer and business goals. Strong collaboration and analytics are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years in finance, program finance, FP&A, or related analytical role.
• Experience supporting engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting.

Responsibilities

• Lead the financial performance and profitability of assigned programs.
• Develop Estimates at Completion (EAC) forecasting and financial modeling.
• Perform program cost analysis, labor planning, and variance reporting.
• Identify and mitigate financial risks; provide strategic guidance.
• Partner with Program Management, Operations, and Engineering on forecasting.
• Develop and maintain EACs; support monthly program reviews.

Skills

Financial analysis

Forecasting

EAC forecasting

Variance analysis

Cross-functional partnering

Power BI

Excel modeling

Communication skills

Budgeting

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

MS Excel

Job description

Rock West Composites is seeking a Senior Program Finance Analyst to lead program execution and customer success across a business segment.

Who We Are:

Rock West Composites designs and manufactures advanced composite solutions that power some of the most demanding aerospace, defense, space, and commercial applications. From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products.

As an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here.

Position Summary:

The Senior Program Finance Analyst is responsible for managing the financial performance of assigned programs by providing accurate forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic guidance throughout the program lifecycle. This role partners with Program Management and cross-functional teams to improve profitability, mitigate financial risk, and ensure programs achieve customer and business objectives.

What You'll Own:

• Financial performance and profitability of assigned programs
• Estimates at Completion (EAC) forecasting and financial modeling
• Program cost analysis, labor planning, and variance reporting
• Financial risk identification and mitigation
• Cross-functional financial support for Program Management, Operations, and Engineering
• Continuous improvement of financial forecasting and reporting processes

Essential Functions:

Program Financial Management

• Lead the development, review, and maintenance of monthly Estimates at Completion (EACs) for assigned programs.
• Analyze program financial performance, including labor, material, overhead, and budget variances.
• Develop Plan vs. Actual reporting and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.
• Provide proactive financial guidance to support profitable program execution and positive cash flow throughout the program lifecycle.
• Support milestone planning and contract scope changes to help maintain positive cash flow and program profitability throughout the program lifecycle.
• Attend monthly program and job cost reviews while providing financial analysis and recommendations.
• Identify, communicate, and escalat financial risks to leadership in a timely manner.
• Comply with Rock West Composites' policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.

Financial Analysis & Reporting

• Provide financial analysis and reporting to support Program Managers and leadership.
• Provide Program Managers with recurring labor, material, and cost reporting, including monthly financial performance updates.
• Develop Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting as required by customer contracts.
• Support proposal pricing, revenue recognition, invoicing, and program closeout activities.
• Assist with customer setup activities, including account maintenance and credit reviews.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting to improve financial performance and forecasting accuracy.
• Assist Operations and Supply Chain in understanding capacity planning, labor utilization, and material requirements.
• Translate complex financial data into meaningful business insights for non-financial stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial processes and reporting capabilities.

Non-Essential Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.

What You Bring:

Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in finance, program finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role.
• Experience supporting engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting environments required.

Technical Knowledge

• Strong understanding of program financial management, Bills of Material (BOMs), labor costing, scrap analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.
• Experience with Estimates at Completion (EAC), Earned Value Management (EVM), and variance analysis.
• Knowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Experience supporting proposal pricing, revenue recognition, and program financial reporting preferred.

Professional Skills

• Strong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences.
• Highly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Self-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional internal customer support.

Software & Tools

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis of large datasets.
• Proficiency with Power BI, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.
• Experience with ERP reporting and business intelligence tools preferred.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary Range: $100,000- $140,000 (based on experience and skillset)
• 100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental
• Annual Bonus Program
• 401(k) with 5% Match
• Employee Stock Option Program
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Paid Holidays + Generous PTO
• $2,500 Tuition Reimbursement

Equal Opportunity Employer

Rock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.

ITAR Requirement

To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. Rock West Composites may also conduct drug and alcohol testing based on reasonable suspicion, post-incident, or for safety-sensitive positions as permitted by law.

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