Principal or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal/ Sr Principal Financial Analyst to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance to the Strategic C3 Systems (SCS) Business Unit. This position can be located on site in Melbourne, FL or San Diego, CA and will require being on-site daily inclusive of the following responsibilities: 

 Essential Functions: 

This is a fast-paced high energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team.  The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities. Under minimal supervision, support the management of program financials including but not limited to:

• Candidate will be responsible for leading and supporting the preparation and coordination of the monthly financial forecasting and reporting processes
• Preparing cash flow analysis, working capital, accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, invoice tracking, funding analysis, profitability, support monthly/quarterly financial reviews, risk analysis, funding analysis and ad-hoc reporting 
• Prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports to support cost variance/trend analysis 
• Lead and support the development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) as well as financial modeling and adhoc analysis
• Work cross-functionally to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics 
• Support the development of presentations for, and brief to leadership at various levels
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements
• Ability to use financial systems with understanding of DoD financial rhythms
• Provide strategic guidance as required; develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity
• Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques
• Work under minimal supervision while completing various assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus
• Provide training to other analysts
• Lead, develop and implement efficiencies with focus on standardized template development for monthly forecasting and AOP/LRSP data collection and consolidation
• Good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects 

 

Basic Qualifications for Principal Financial Analyst: 

·         Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience 

·         Candidates will have experience with financial analysis of traditional financial metrics (Awards, Acquisitions, Sales, Operating Margin, ROS%, Cash).

·         Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA

·         Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) 

·         Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

·         Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline