Specialist, Program Finance

L3Harris Technologies; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Program Finance Analyst to oversee financial management and forecasting for various programs. This role involves collaborating with project teams to provide financial guidance, ensuring accurate reporting, and maintaining project baselines. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment, leveraging their analytical skills and experience with financial tools to deliver insights that drive program success. If you're passionate about finance and eager to contribute to impactful projects in the Aerospace & Defense sector, this is a fantastic opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant experience required; 10 years in lieu of degree.
• Experience in Aerospace & Defense industry is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and analyze financial reports for assigned programs.
• Support financial forecasting and project setup in financial systems.

Skills

Financial Management

Cost Analysis

Forecasting

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

Analytical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Graduate Degree

10 years relevant experience

Tools

Costpoint

SAP

Delta Cobra EVM

Job description

Job Description

The Program Finance Analyst position will be responsible for the financial management, review, and forecasting of assigned programs. They will partner with program management and project teams to analyze and understand their financial position. The Analyst will prepare quarterly, monthly, and weekly financial reports, validate actual cost reporting, support monthly closing activities, support establishment and maintenance of project baselines and forecasts, and be responsible for project setup and maintenance with the financial systems.

Essential Functions

• Responsibilities will include monthly and quarterly program reporting and analysis, and providing financial guidance to the program management office.
• Support the maintenance of the financial forecasts: Estimates at Completion (EACs) and Latest Revised Estimates (LREs) using Delta Cobra Earn Value Management tool; collaborate with the project team to meet deadlines.
• Perform program cost analysis, reconciliation, generate monthly earned value metrics, and handle other financial responsibilities for the assigned programs.
• Provide financial guidance and support for the accurate setup, performance, and reporting of projects.
• Support the monthly close process to ensure timely and accurate project reporting.
• Handle other special projects as directed by management, such as reconciliations and cleanup of migrated or closed projects.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced and deadline-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree with a minimum of 6 years of relevant experience, or a graduate degree with at least 4 years of experience. Alternatively, a minimum of 10 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
• At least 2 years of experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry.
• At least 2 years of experience with Costpoint, SAP, or other ERP systems.
• 2-3 years of experience creating and maintaining pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions in Excel and PowerPoint.
• US citizenship is required.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with Cobra EVM tool.
• Knowledge of EVMS processes.
• Comfort with mastering new tools and processes.
• Strong analytical skills with proactive problem-solving abilities.
• Self-motivated with strong interpersonal skills, capable of working across all organizational levels.

L3Harris Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and maintain a drug-free environment. Many positions require the ability to obtain a security clearance, which is only available to U.S. citizens.