Program Finance Strategist - Earned Value & Forecasts

Cessna Aircraft Company; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Textron Systems, part of Textron, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst – Programs to forecast, report, and manage program financials including Earned Value management. The role focuses on budgets, EACs, and cost projections for assigned contracts, with emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least 6 years in finance/accounting, and experience in program contracts. Security clearance is required orable to obtain.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required, degrees in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• Minimum 6 years of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Program Finance/Government contracting experience is a must
• Program baseline planning, forecasting, and financial support
• Experience with Earned Value Management
• Familiarity with FAR/DFAR
• Ability to analyze and interpret financial data.
• Ability to be a self-starter and work with minimal supervision
• Must have, or be able to obtain a security clearance

Responsibilities

• Use analysis and financial data to advise program managers and business leaders during monthly reviews and during critical business decisions
• Serve as primary liaison between Finance and Program leadership teams
• Provide real-time information to Finance Manager regarding changes in program financials and execution
• Create and maintain standard financial reports: orders, sales, cost, profit and cash flow forecasts, Monthly Program Status Reports
• Create and maintain various Earned Value reports, including but not limited to: IPMDAR, CFSR, CSDR
• Ensure program financials are in accordance with SOX and Internal Controls
• Establish and maintain baselines and EACs in the Earned Value tool (Deltek Cobra)
• Analyze program data to ensure estimates are accurate and complete
• Mentor and train junior staff to ensure robust Program Finance talent pipeline

Skills

Earned Value Management

FAR/DFAR

Security clearance

Program Finance/Government contracting

Financial analysis

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Deltek Cobra

Job description

Textron Systems, part of Textron, is seeking a Sr. Financial Analyst – Programs to forecast, report, and manage program financials including Earned Value management. The role focuses on budgets, EACs, and cost projections for assigned contracts, with emphasis on accuracy and internal controls.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, at least 6 years in finance/accounting, and experience in program contracts. Security clearance is required orable to obtain.