Senior Specialist, Program Financial Analyst

McCulloh Consulting

New Jersey

On-site

USD 100,000 - 164,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

McCulloh Consulting in Camden, New Jersey, is recruiting a Senior Specialist, Program Financial Analyst for a confidential aerospace and defense client. The role emphasizes Earned Value Management, forecasting, variance analysis, and collaborative financial reporting across multiple programs.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree in a related field, at least six years of program finance experience in defense or government contracting, and proficiency with Cobra and SAP.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related analytical field.
At least six years in program finance, financial analysis, or program controls.
Experience in defense/aerospace/government contracting finance.
Familiar with Earned Value Management concepts and reporting.
Proficiency with Cobra and SAP.
Strong Excel and MS Office skills.
Ability to forecast, perform variance analysis, and develop EAC.

Responsibilities

Maintain Earned Value Management data across multiple programs.
Forecast performance, profitability, and cash flow.
Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and variance analysis.
Create and update projects in SAP.
Ensure accuracy of Estimate at Completion.
Prepare Integrated Program Management Report deliverables.
Prepare proposal cost estimates and pricing data.
Support internal and external program audits.
Mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Earned Value Management

Forecasting

Variance analysis

Program controls

Financial planning

Cost estimating

WBS knowledge

Risk management

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance

Tools

Cobra

SAP

Job description

Camden, United States | Posted on 10/23/2026

About McCulloh Consulting

McCulloh Consulting is a minority-owned HR and Talent Acquisition firm based in southeastern Michigan. With over 15 years of global experience, we help businesses optimize people operations and build dynamic, inclusive workplaces. Our services include HR process consulting, recruiter training, full-time staffing, and strategic advisory—all designed to deliver results and promote positive candidate and employee experiences.

Why Join Us?

At McCulloh Consulting, you’ll be part of a team committed to building best practices and Centers of Excellence—not just filling roles. You’ll have opportunities to learn, grow, and make a real impact for our clients across multiple industries and regions. We believe in mentoring and developing talent, ensuring everyone has the tools and support to succeed.

Our Values

Integrity and innovation in every engagement
Promoting amazing candidate and employee experiences
Building best practices to help organizations grow
Fostering talent and mentoring junior recruiters
Commitment to diversity and inclusion

Ready to help organizations grow with us?

Job Description

Work Arrangement: Full-time, on-site

Schedule: 9/80 schedule with every other Friday off

Travel: Occasional

Relocation Assistance: Available

Build Your Program Finance Career in the Greater Philadelphia Region

McCulloh Consulting is recruiting a Senior Specialist, Program Financial Analyst for a confidential aerospace and defense client in Camden, New Jersey. Located within the Greater Philadelphia region, Camden provides convenient access to professional opportunities and communities throughout South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced program finance professional who understands defense programs, Earned Value Management, forecasting, variance analysis, SAP, Cobra, and financial reporting. The position offers exposure to complex, highly visible programs, opportunities to improve financial processes, and the ability to mentor junior team members.

About the Role

The Senior Specialist, Program Financial Analyst will maintain the accuracy and integrity of Earned Value Management data across multiple programs. Working with limited supervision, this professional will support forecasting, financial planning, program controls, reporting, audits, and proposal development while partnering with program leadership and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, comfortable managing competing priorities, and capable of clearly communicating complex financial information in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment.

What You Will Do

Maintain Earned Value Management data integrity for multiple programs using Cobra and SAP.
Forecast program performance metrics, profitability, cash flow, and other financial measures.
Perform weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and variance analysis against financial plans.
Create, maintain, and update projects in SAP.
Ensure Estimate at Completion accuracy for assigned programs and efforts.
Prepare Integrated Program Management Report deliverables, including Formats 1–5 and 7.
Create and review variance reports using Control Account Manager input.
Establish and maintain program baseline budgets for performance measurement.
Prepare moderately complex proposal cost estimates and pricing data.
Support internal and external audits for assigned programs.
Conduct ad hoc financial analyses as needed.Recommend improvements to financial systems, reporting practices, and operational processes.
Collaborate across finance, program management, operations, procurement, and other business functions.
Mentor junior team members as needed.
Perform other responsibilities assigned by leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Science, Business, Accounting, Finance, or a related analytical field.
At least six years of relevant program finance, financial analysis, or program controls experience.
Experience supporting program finance within the defense, aerospace, or government contracting industry.
Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management concepts, reporting, and processes.
Experience using Cobra and SAP.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience with forecasting, variance analysis, financial planning, and Estimate at Completion development.
Working knowledge of risk management, financial management, work breakdown structures, change management, cost estimating, configuration management, operations, procurement, and system surveillance.
Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations, ANSI/EIA-748, the EVM Implementation Guide, and NDIA intent guides.
Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands.
Effective written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
Ability to travel occasionally.
Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Preferred Qualifications

MBA or CPA.
PMP, EVMP, or a similar professional certification.
Experience managing the financials for a highly visible program.
Experience participating in a leadership development program.
Knowledge of government contracts, funding profiles, sales outlooks, and variance analysis.
Experience supporting CPAF, CPFF, T&M, FFP, or similar contract types.
Experience coaching or mentoring junior finance professionals.

The anticipated base salary range for this New Jersey position is $100,000–$164,000 annually.

This range is not a guarantee of compensation. The final offer may vary based on relevant experience, qualifications, skills, and other job-related factors. This position is not eligible for commission, bonus compensation, or overtime.

The client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include: