Strategic Financial Analyst: Government Programs

Pro Active Engineering; Burnsville (MN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Retirement plan with company match

FSA

Paid vacation

Sick days

Holidays

Gain Sharing bonuses

Job summary

Pro-Active Engineering in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Government Programs to provide financial oversight, analysis, and reporting for government contracts. You will help ensure accurate costing and compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will develop budgets and forecasts, monitor costs, and work with program managers to drive profitability while adhering to FAR/DFARS requirements. Strong analytical skills and ERP experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or project/program finance.
• Experience supporting government contracts, preferably in manufacturing or defense.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and government contract cost principles.
• Proven ability to develop budgets, forecasts, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Provide financial oversight and analysis for government contracts and customer programs from award to completion.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor program budgets, forecasts, and cost projections.
• Track costs vs. budgets; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor profitability, labor, material costs, and overall financial performance.
• Support cost models, estimates, and financial projections for programs.
• Partner with Program Managers to evaluate financial risks and cost-saving opportunities.
• Prepare monthly program financial reports including budget-to-actuals and forecasts.

Skills

Financial analysis

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data interpretation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field

Tools

ERP software (e.g., SAP/Oracle)

Job description

Pro-Active Engineering in Burnsville, MN is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst – Government Programs to provide financial oversight, analysis, and reporting for government contracts. You will help ensure accurate costing and compliance across the project lifecycle.

You will develop budgets and forecasts, monitor costs, and work with program managers to drive profitability while adhering to FAR/DFARS requirements. Strong analytical skills and ERP experience are essential.