Senior Program Finance Analyst

CAES; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 98,000 - 148,000; Full time

Job summary

CAES, a leading company in defense and aerospace, seeks a Senior Program Finance Analyst to support financial planning on a key program in Lancaster, PA. Candidates should possess relevant experience, excel in financial analysis, and thrive in a collaborative environment focused on achieving operational excellence. This role offers opportunities for career growth within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive PTO

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Family Leave Programs

9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years' experience in finance or accounting.
• Intermediate Excel skills including VLOOKUPS and pivot tables.
• Previous defense industry experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the program finance team for a $20M program.
• Forecast and analyze key program metrics.
• Mentor junior-level analysts.

Skills

Financial Planning

Analysis

Budgeting

Microsoft Office

Excel

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Master’s Degree

Tools

EVM

IFS

SAP

Job description

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Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

CAES by Honeywell is a defense, aerospace, cyber security, energy, and transportation products group. CAES manages a portfolio of specialist capabilities, generating highly differentiated solutions and products by applying electronic, mechanical, and software technologies in demanding and critical environments to meet customer needs.

We are an industry leader in the design, manufacture, support of advanced integrated RF systems for high performance Electronic Warfare, Radar/Communications, flight test and instrumentation systems. Our products are used by US and international customers in manned aircraft, UAVs, space launch vehicles, missiles and guided weapons applications.

Are you up for challenges? CAES is looking for a Team Player to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment at the Lancaster facility. Working closely with multi-disciplinary teams and being able to adapt to a rapidly changing production environment brings with it an exciting opportunity to influence the successful execution of production goals and achieving operational excellence.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

#CustomerFocus #Values #Leader #TogetherWePioneer

Overview

CAES Mission Systems, Lancaster, PA is seeking a Senior Program Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be a key team member responsible for program financial planning and analysis on a cornerstone Lancaster program. Your efforts will drive more proactive and sound decision making across the business in support to the Program Management Office (PMO). This position is ideal for those looking to work in a highly visible team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.

Responsibilities

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead and coordinate the program finance team for an approx $20M program, including:

• Forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program metrics with program team (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, Shipments, Cash) analysis and reporting to senior leadership
• Developing baselines and analyzing program estimates at complete (EACs) for Gross Margin adjustments
• Cultivating and maintaining cross functional partnership with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering
• Utilizing an Earned Value Management System (EVM) to track, measure, and analyze program costs, status, and performance
• Tracking material expenditures from a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) and monitoring production touch labor within IFS or SAP ERP
• Providing variance analysis and assessing program risks and opportunities
• Mentoring junior-level analyst by reviewing work products, demonstrating best practices and providing guidance on policies and procedures
• Supporting special projects and Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement of Finance processes
  
  

Qualifications

HOW TO SUCCEED

Minimum

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 8 years' relevant experience in a finance or accounting role; or Masters Degree and 5 years of experience in finance or accounting.
• Microsoft Office proficiency and Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables, etc.)
• This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a “US Person” under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
  
  

Preferred

• 8-10+ years of experience in a finance or accounting role.
• Previous Defense Industry experience
• Earned Value Management (EVM) experience
• Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with Program Managers and across other functional areas
• Independent self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
• Familiarity with IFS, SAP or other ERP systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
• Location of Lancaster, PA facility preferred, also able to work from Lansdale, PA with occasional travel to Lancaster
  
  

We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

Salary Range: Program Finance Analyst IV $98,303.64 - $147,455.47 annually; Program Finance Analyst V $127,568.95 - $197,447.48. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate. It is very unlikely that a candidate would be offered in the top half of the range without significant Defense and EVM experience and Lancaster location.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

Benefits

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You’ll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other Benefits Include

• Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
• Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
• 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
• Tailored Management/Leadership Training
• Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
  
  

About Caes

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email [e-mail].

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Defense and Space Manufacturing

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