Financial Analyst (Experienced or Senior)

Financial Analyst (Experienced or Senior)

Company:

The Boeing Company

Job ID:

00000409157

Date Posted:

2024-01-18

Location:

USA - Berkeley, MO

Job Description Qualifications:

Boeing Defense, Space and Security (BDS) is a global leader in aerospace and defense, pushing the boundaries of innovation to create a safer, more connected world. Join our team and be part of shaping the future of aerospace technology. We are currently seeking a dynamic Experienced or Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Berkeley, MO.

Both the Experienced and Senior Financial Analysts play a pivotal role in supporting the St. Louis Site Fighters programs, collaborating closely with operations, supply chain, engineers and program managers. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to the financial success of cutting-edge projects in the aerospace and defense industry.

Position Responsibilities:

• Maintains financial controls related to financial system activities
• Supports baseline and estimate at completion system incorporation activities
• Reviews and validates change documents (CDs) as part of baseline execution
• Responsible for financial system month end processing activities and financial system data integrity
• Reviews, analyzes and maintains cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, including earned value, and variance analyses and communicates cost and/or schedule trends
• Prepares monthly financial reporting deliverables, both internal and external
• Initiates variance analyses and provides understanding of operational and financial performance to management
• Provides cost reporting utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)

Financial Analysis:

• Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support the Fighters program, ensuring accurate and timely reporting
• Utilize your analytical skills to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that contribute to a deeper understanding of project dynamics
• Analysis of resource forecasts, control account EACs, and financial EACs

Cost Management:

• Monitor program expenses, identifying trends and potential risks
• Provide recommendations for cost optimization and contribute to cost-benefit analysis
• Provide a holistic view of project dynamics, enabling stakeholders to make informed decisions
• Support the development and maintenance of cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, including earned value

Reporting and Briefings:

• Prepare comprehensive financial reports for various stakeholders, including Finance and Program Leadership
• Develop and present financial information for briefings, ensuring clarity and transparency

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

• Work closely with teams within the Program and Boeing Defense and Space Finance organization to ensure financial alignment and accuracy
• Collaborate on strategic initiatives and financial planning activities

Clear Communication:

• Provide clear and concise explanations to management, ensuring they have a deep understanding of project dynamics
• Bridge the gap between complex financial data and actionable insights

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options.  This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

This position must meet export control compliance requirements. To meet export control compliance requirements, a “U.S. Person” as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.15 is required.  “U.S. Person” includes U.S. Citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee. 

Basic Qualifications (Required Skills and Experience):

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher
• 1+ years of experience in a finance related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA
• Experience with the Microsoft Excel application using: formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, filters, and linking worksheets

Preferred Qualification (Desired Skills and Experience):

• 3+ years of related work experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business or related degree
• Strong presentation skills and the ability to effectively communicate data in Senior Leadership briefings
• Experience in Earned Value Management (EVM)
• Experience performing Estimates at Complete (EAC)

Typical Education/Experience:

Experienced (Level 3)

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