Specialist, Program Finance

Harris Geospatial Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to support program managers in financial reporting and compliance. This role involves critical thinking and risk assessment to ensure accurate financial management for various programs. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in finance, excellent problem-solving abilities, and proficiency in tools like Microsoft Excel. Join a talented team in a dynamic environment that values innovation and collaboration, and contribute to the success of mission-critical projects in the aerospace and defense sectors.

Benefits

Flexible Work Schedule

Competitive Benefits

Diverse Work Environment

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in Program Finance or 2+ years with a graduate degree.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support program managers with financial reporting and compliance.
• Prepare budgets, schedules, and perform financial analyses.

Skills

Problem Solving Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Deltek CostPoint

Hyperion (HFM)

IBM Cognos

Job description

Job Title: Specialist, Program Finance

Job Code: 21360

Job Location: Cincinnati, OH

Schedule: 4/10

About L3Harris Technologies:

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defense technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. The company provides advanced defense and commercial technologies across space, air, land, sea and cyber domains. L3Harris has approximately $18 billion in annual revenue and 47,000 employees, with customers in more than 100 countries.

L3Harris Fuzing & Ordnance Systems (FOS), a division of L3Harris, provides precision electronic components, subsystems, and systems for the DOD and international allies. L3Harris FOS specializes in the design and manufacture of fuzes, ignition safety devices, proximity sensors, GPS navigation systems, aerospace status indicators, and range and test solutions.

Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, L3Harris FOS’ primary manufacturing facility was specifically designed and constructed for the manufacture of fuzing and ordnance systems and precision electronic components. L3Harris is a partner you can count on to deliver quality products and solve your toughest technical challenges. The Cincinnati location has flexible manufacturing - capable of manufacturing a variety of products from large scale down to individual production units for development efforts, dual identical modern Surface Mount Technology (SMT) assembly lines for automated electronic manufacture, and on-site inspection and test capabilities to perform all required environmental conditioning test procedures. We offer competitive benefits, an alternative 4/10 work schedule, and the opportunity to work with a talented and diverse group of professionals.

Job Description:

The Program Finance Analyst will support the program managers (PM) in the accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting for assigned programs and projects. This role is expected to provide critical thinking support to PMs with strong assessment of risks, opportunities and actions needed to achieve business plans.

Essential Functions:

1. The position partners and consults with multiple PMs to ensure accurate program financial reporting, forecasting and compliance to both accounting standards, contract requirements and government cost control guidelines.
2. Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs and / or assists in financial analyses such as funding profiles, sales outlook, and variance analysis.
3. Manage Estimate at Completions (EACs) and profit impacts for assigned programs. Promptly communicate risks and opportunities as identified to finance management and business partners.
4. Perform schedule risk assessments to identify and mitigate program cost and scheduling risks.
5. Ensures adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of expenditures, directing expenditure projections and ensure timely submission of incremental funding requests.
6. Incorporate contractual changes into control systems / ERP.
7. Ensure compliance with financial policies, practices, and procedures at the division and operating unit.
8. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior related experience OR Graduate Degree and minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior Program Finance experience.
2. 2 years or more of advanced experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel & PowerPoint.
3. 2 years or more experienced strong problem solving skills with ability to execute challenging tasks to completion.
4. 2 years or more experience showing strong attention to detail and strong communication skills.
5. Must be able to obtain a US Security Clearance.

Preferred Additional Skills:

1. Experience within Defense/Aerospace industry.
2. Experience with Earned Value Management (EVM).
3. Experience using Deltek CostPoint, Hyperion (HFM) and/or IBM Cognos.
4. Prior defense/aerospace industry experience.