Senior FP&A Lead — Aerospace & Defense (Hybrid)

RTX; El Segundo (CA); Hybrid; USD 118,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced financial analyst to strengthen the NAM SSBU FP&A cadence and drive cash-focused planning across a ~$1.8B portfolio. You will partner with program leadership and cross functional teams to influence decisions and optimize bottom-line results.

The role emphasizes cash, bookings, and earnings oversight, with opportunities to develop processes, mentor colleagues, and improve forecasting accuracy in a high-visibility environment.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 5 years experience.
• Experience in the Microsoft Office Suite of tools.
• Experience with SAP (APEX/PRISM).
• The ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. government issued security clearance is required.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the program business manager and analysts to manage the forecast, balance sheet, cancelling funds, and other ad-­hoc FP&A needs with a heavy emphasis on cash collection.
• Provide oversight of SSBU financial activities including BSEC (Bookings / Sales / Earnings / Cash) and EOC (Element of Cost).
• Manage investments including Capital, Capital Associated Expense, New Business Investment, Overhead, Inventory, and CFR.
• Lead monthly pre-close and close activities, including financial analysis and reporting to leadership within established deadlines.
• Support the Long-Range Plan process, including calendar development, cross-functional coordination, market growth analysis, and risk and opportunity identification.
• Support ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests, including review and resolution of data inconsistencies and anomalies.
• Support development activities for team members and broader organizational initiatives.
• Coordinate and analyze balance sheet accounts including Unbilled, Billed CIP, and Inventory

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Advanced degree

Tools

SAP (APEX/PRISM)

Job description

RTX, a leading aerospace and defense company, seeks an experienced financial analyst to strengthen the NAM SSBU FP&A cadence and drive cash-focused planning across a ~$1.8B portfolio. You will partner with program leadership and cross functional teams to influence decisions and optimize bottom-line results.

The role emphasizes cash, bookings, and earnings oversight, with opportunities to develop processes, mentor colleagues, and improve forecasting accuracy in a high-visibility environment.