RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret

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.

The Senior Director of Financial Planning will lead the enterprise‑wide forecasting and planning processes, drive financial outcomes through insightful analysis, and partner with key stakeholders—including Accounting, Investor Relations, the CFO, and the executive leadership team—to deliver high‑impact financial guidance. This role is responsible for the annual operating plan (AOP), monthly forecasting, oversight of the enterprise financial planning tool, and the preparation of executive‑level presentations for the CFO, CEO, and Board of Directors.

Key Responsibilities

• Forecasting & Planning

  • Own the monthly forecasting cycle, ensuring accuracy, predictability, timeliness, and alignment with financial objectives.

  • Lead the development, consolidation, and communication of the enterprise Annual Operating Plan (AOP).

  • Maintain and enhance the enterprise financial planning tool to support scenario modeling and real‑time data access.

• Analysis & Insight

  • Conduct deep‑dive variance analysis, trend identification, and root‑cause assessments to explain performance against plan and drive financial outcomes.

  • Develop and present actionable recommendations that influence strategic decisions and improve growth and profitability.

• Quarterly Earnings Process

  • Partner with Accounting and Investor Relations to prepare the quarterly earnings packages, including financial statements, commentary, guidance and supplemental disclosures.

  • Coordinate the collection of data, review of results, and alignment of messaging across finance, IR, and executive leadership.

• Scenario & Sensitivity Modeling

  • Work closely with the CFO to design and execute financial scenario and sensitivity analyses that inform capital allocation, risk management, and strategic initiatives.

• Executive Communication

  • Create high‑quality, concise, and data‑driven presentations for the CFO to deliver to the CEO, Board of Directors, and external stakeholders.

  • Translate complex financial concepts into clear narratives for non‑financial audiences.

• Team Leadership & Development

  • Mentor and develop senior analysts and managers within the financial planning function.

Basic Qualifications:

• Must have one of the following:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 10 years of related experience.

  • Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related discipline with a minimum of 8 years related experience.

Candidates must additionally meet these requirements:

• Management experience and skills, or other comparable leadership positions, to include management of offsite and matrixed personnel, and employee development.

• Ability to work in Falls Church, Virginia,--may support occasional telecommuting.

• Must be able to travel as needed (up to 10% of the time)Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret security clearance within a reasonable amount of time following hire.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated leadership building and leading teams, and problem solving accomplishments.

• Eight to ten years with direct Aerospace and Defense related experience preferred.

• Current Active Secret Clearance preferred.

Primary Level Salary Range: $220,100.00 - $330,100.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when de