Senior Program Finance Analyst

Cascade Architectural & Engineering Supplies; Lansdale (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 78,000 - 118,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electronic solutions focused on defense and aerospace is seeking a Senior Program Financial Analyst. The role involves financial planning, enhancing visibility to the PMO, and supporting strategic financial decisions. Candidates should have a strong educational background and experience in project accounting.

Benefits

Comprehensive PTO

Paid Holiday

Tuition Reimbursement

Innovative Medical Programs

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years relevant experience in finance/accounting or three with a Master's.
• Contract-based accounting experience is essential.
• Must be a US Person under US export laws.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and report financial aspects of assigned programs.
• Collaborate with Program Management, Contracts, and Engineering.
• Develop time-phased program baselines and utilize EVM.

Skills

Project accounting

Cost management

Earned Value Management (EVM)

Communication

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Master's Degree in Finance or Accounting (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Oracle ERP

Job description

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

At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world’s most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

#CustomerFocus #Values #Leader #TogetherWePioneer

Overview

CAES Mission Systems, Lansdale PA is seeking a Senior levelProgram Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be a key team member responsible for program financial planning and analysis, while enhancing value and visibility to the Program Management Office (PMO). Your efforts will drive more proactive decision making and improve profitability of our business. 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

• Utilize contract accounting and cost management procedures to monitor and report all financial aspects of an assigned portfolio of programs
• Cultivating and maintaining cross functional partnership with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering
• Creating work breakdown structures (WBS), charge numbers, and assigning Task Order Assignments within Oracle ERP
• Developing time-phased program baselines to track cost and schedule
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) on required programs to track, measure, and analyze costs, schedule, and performance
• Tracking material expenditures from a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) and monitoring production touch labor
• Utilizing data collection and reporting systems to provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to support internal and external customers
• Providing variance analysis and assessing program risks and opportunities
• Forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program metrics (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, Shipments, Cash) analysis and reporting to senior leadership
• Planning and supporting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)
• Working collaboratively with program team and senior leadership to generate and present financial metrics on program performance
• Developing and analyzing program Estimates-at-Complete (EACs) for Gross Margin adjustments
• Helping to develop standardized Program Finance policies and procedures
• Supporting proposal development, fact finding, audits, and negotiations
• Supporting special projects and Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement of Finance processes
• Mentor junior-level analyst by reviewing work products, demonstrating best practices and providing guidance on policies and procedures
• Perform as a subject matter expert on various program finance process and procedures

Qualifications

HOW TO SUCCEED

To join us you’ll need: Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
• Five (5) years of project or contract based accounting experience
• 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
• Microsoft Office proficiency and Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables, etc.)
• 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 Oracle, IFS or other ERP systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

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 III (Cost Analyst): $78,048 - $117,072annually and Program Finance Analyst IV (Cost Analyst IV) : $103,218 - $154,828. 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.

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

WE ARE CAES by HONEYWELL

CAES by Honeywell pioneers advanced electronics that underpin many of the world’s most critical missions. We design, engineer, test, and manufacture advanced electronic solutions for the U.S. aerospace and defense industry. From inception and development engineering, to full-rate production and sustainment, we work closely with customers as partners throughout the program lifecycle.

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].

HOW TO SUCCEED

To join us you’ll need: Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of five (5) years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, OR a Master’s Degree and a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
• Five (5) years of project or contract based accounting experience
• 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 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 8+ years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role, OR a Master's Degree and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in a finance or accounting role
• Microsoft Office proficiency and Intermediate Excel skills (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables, etc.)
• 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 Oracle, IFS or other ERP systems
• Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

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 III (Cost Analyst): $78,048 - $117,072annually and Program Finance Analyst IV (Cost Analyst IV) : $103,218 - $154,828. 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.

YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize contract accounting and cost management procedures to monitor and report all financial aspects of an assigned portfolio of programs
• Cultivating and maintaining cross functional partnership with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering
• Creating work breakdown structures (WBS), charge numbers, and assigning Task Order Assignments within Oracle ERP
• Developing time-phased program baselines to track cost and schedule
• Apply Earned Value Management (EVM) on required programs to track, measure, and analyze costs, schedule, and performance
• Tracking material expenditures from a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) and monitoring production touch labor
• Utilizing data collection and reporting systems to provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to support internal and external customers
• Providing variance analysis and assessing program risks and opportunities
• Forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program metrics (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, Shipments, Cash) analysis and reporting to senior leadership
• Planning and supporting Annual Operating Plan (AOP) and Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP)
• Working collaboratively with program team and senior leadership to generate and present financial metrics on program performance
• Developing and analyzing program Estimates-at-Complete (EACs) for Gross Margin adjustments
• Helping to develop standardized Program Finance policies and procedures
• Supporting proposal development, fact finding, audits, and negotiations
• Supporting special projects and Kaizen events focused on continuous improvement of Finance processes
• Mentor junior-level analyst by reviewing work products, demonstrating best practices and providing guidance on policies and procedures
• Perform as a subject matter expert on various program finance process and procedures