Senior Financial Analyst

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

L3Harris Technologies in Orlando is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join our EVMS‑driven finance team. You will partner with Program Management, Engineering and other stakeholders to ensure programs stay on track, provide timely financial insights, and support leadership with clear, actionable reports.

The role emphasizes budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, and EAC/ETC projections; you will mentor junior analysts and help shape processes while maintaining FAR/CAS/GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 6+ years of relevant financial analysis experience; graduate degree with 4+ years preferred
• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of related experience will be considered
• Strong EVMS knowledge and experience with FAR/CAS/GAAP is preferred

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret program financial performance, identifying issues and risks early and recommending corrective actions.
• Lead time‑phased budgets and schedules; ensure EV compliance and accurate reporting.
• Perform budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, and internal/external financial reporting.
• Prepare quarterly EACs and support ETC, EAC, and LRE projections.
• Support Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and charge number setups; mentor junior analysts.

Skills

EVMS knowledge

Financial analysis

Budgeting

Leadership

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting

Graduate degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

Job Title: Senior Financial Analyst

Job Code: 46473

Job Location: Orlando, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80: Employees work 9 out of evry 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked – and have every other Friday off

Job Description:

Our Financial Analysts play a critical role in ensuring our programs and departments stay on track and aligned. Teams operate within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS), providing accurate, timely, and complete information to our customers. We are seeking a proactive self-starter who thrives in a collaborative environment and can partner effectively with Program Management, Engineering, and other key stakeholders.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision. Successful individuals will demonstrate strong problem‑solving skills, resourcefulness, and a commitment to accuracy and efficiency. This role also offers opportunities to build leadership capabilities as a key business partner across the organization.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and interpret program financial performance, providing early identification of potential issues, assessing risks, and recommending corrective actions.
• Lead the development and management of time‑phased integrated budgets and schedules; ensure Earned Value (EV) compliance, reporting accuracy, and ongoing cost/schedule integration.
• Execute budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, internal and external financial reporting, and risk management activities.
• Prepare quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs); support accurate development of Estimate to Complete (ETC), EAC, and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) projections.
• Support or lead financial analysts in establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and charge number setups.
• Guide financial analysts in monitoring labor and non-labor costs to ensure expenditures remain within budget and are appropriately charged.
• Support or lead workforce planning, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Extract, reconcile, and validate accounting data to ensure financial integrity.
• Produce required program financial artifacts including EV reports, graphical analyses, and customer deliverables.
• Develop and present financial status briefings to customers and internal leadership.
• Guide Program Managers (PMs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) on cost and schedule performance reporting processes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development support to junior finance team members.
• Communicate effectively across the organization, influencing changes to financial practices and processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance and reporting.
• Perform ad‑hoc analyses, data validation, and other financial integrity reviews as required.
• Maintain working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Mentor junior analysts in conducting detailed investigations and identifying root causes of financial discrepancies.
• Ability to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree and minimum 6 years of prior relevant financial analysis experience. Graduate degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 10 years of prior related experience.

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Broad experience in business financial management, including government and commercial contracting, earned value analysis, cost analysis, financial planning, cash flow management, progress payments, and billing milestones
• Advanced knowledge of EV and EVMS (Earned Value Management Systems) strongly preferred
• High proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, establish trust, and contribute to an inclusive team environment
• Experience developing financial forecasts and long‑range planning models
• Prior experience supporting DoD or other government contracts preferred

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L3Harris Technologies is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. L3Harris is committed to treating all employees and applicants for employment with respect and dignity and maintaining a workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or other related medical conditions), gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, characteristic or membership in any other group protected by federal, state or local laws. L3Harris maintains a drug-free workplace and performs pre-employment substance abuse testing and background checks, where permitted by law.

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