Financial Analyst - E2

Standard Job Description

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In this role, the Financial Analyst will be responsible for program performance and analysis, supporting personnel, and influencing finance and business operations strategy.

Tasks for this role include:

• Analysis of actual headcount and cost.
• Development of performance metrics and preparation of related reports.
• Provide guidance to control account managers.
• Analyze variances and develop corrective action plans.
• Assist in the development of review materials for the consumption of internal and Government interfaces.
• Other ad-hoc cost and performance analyses

Standard Job Description:

Performs one or more multiple financial activities within various finance job functions (FP&A, Overhead, Program Finance, Accounting, Controller, etc.). Will include some or all of the responsibilities as defined. Performs financial analysis, establishes performance management budgeting, and forecasting activities to include variance analysis, trend identification, workforce planning drivers, risk and opportunities assessment and development of mitigation plans. Integrates information from multiple financial systems, processes and functions in order to consolidate the data forensics into actionable business solution recommendations. Timely and accurately consolidates financial results (Orders, Sales, EBIT, Cash, ROIC, Overhead, Discretionary Funding) and monthly, quarterly and year end reporting to internal and external customers to include government contractual cost and schedule earned value management reporting. Develops and utilizes forward-looking data analytics, visualization and trend analysis to inform financial strategy and decision making. Develops and provides actionable recommendations to key stakeholders to make sound financial and operating decisions. Maintains applicable internal and external (FAR, CAS, SEC, US GAAP) policy, procedure, and controls for compliance to support internal process and external regulatory requirements. Provides subject matter expertise support to proposal development, basis of estimate and negotiations, as required.

Basic Qualifications

- Finance or business operations experience or anything finance related
- Ability to multitask and work ad hoc requests
- Strong Microsoft office skills
- Ability to work independently and meet deadlines

- Ability to obtain a security clearance

Desired Skills

- Earned Value Management Experience
- Budget Baseline and Management Experience
- Working Knowledge of COBRA, Microsoft Tools, and SAP
- Strong analytical skills and proven ability to work with large datasets
- Demonstrated communication skills with the ability to articulate complex financial issues
- Proactive, able to develop strategic process improvements
- Must work well in team environments
- 2+ years of related finance experiences with a bachelors or masters degree