Senior Financial Analyst - Program Cost Controls

Date Posted:

2025-01-14

Country:

United States of America

Location:

CA320: El Seg.-So. Campus Bldg E01 2000 East El Segundo Boulevard Building E01, El Segundo, CA, 90245 USA

Position Role Type:

Onsite

At Raytheon, the foundation of everything we do is rooted in our values and a higher calling – to help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression.  We bring the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat.  Our team solves tough, meaningful problems that create a safer, more secure world.

Advanced Products & Solutions (APS) / Radio Frequency Solutions (RFS) – a product line within Raytheon finance team is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to work within the portfolio of Terrain Follow Radars (TFR). You will be working for an organization that is noted for its teamwork across functional boundaries. We are an organization that is honest in its evaluation of its processes, perseverant in its search for best practices and is committed to excellence. 

You will be responsible for working closely with the Program Business Managers, Integrated Product Team Leads (IPT), and Program Managers. The position offers an excellent opportunity for someone to learn and expand their abilities in the finance and business management disciplines. You will be an essential team member performing program cost reporting and financial analysis functions. 

The position involves the generation of internal cost reports, monitoring and analysis of cost data and financial planning systems and resources, and compiling quarterly estimate at completion (EAC) for presentation to program and finance management. 

This position is currently designated as Onsite. However, the successful candidate will be required to work onsite from one of the following Raytheon locations, McKinney TX or El Segundo, CA, .

What You Will Do

• Support the creation of Estimates at Complete (EACs) on a quarterly basis including costs, risks and opportunities at the Program / Mission Area level. 
• Perform detailed financial analysis for both total program and mission area cost elements to help define and understand the monthly variances to Budget baseline and EAC positions.  
• Prepare program financial forecasts, monitor actual costs, and explain variances to plans and forecasts. 
• Support the preparation of cost estimates for new business proposals and assist Estimating and Program Analysts in developing rationale for basis of estimates.  
• Work closely with various functional organizations during the EAC development process; as well as monitoring these organizations performance against agreed

Qualification You Must Have

• Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics or related topic or equivalent experience and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience.
• Experience with preparing program financial forecasts, monitoring actual costs, and able to explain variances to plans and forecasts.
• Experience with the Microsoft Office Tool Suite, focus on Excel.
• U.S. Citizenship Status is Required as this position will require the ability to Access US Only Data Systems.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Experience with contractual EVMS reporting, working in APEX/PRISM EVMS systems.
• Experience in using SAP R/3 Business Systems (APEX, PRISM, Business Warehouse).
• Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Able to meet critical deadlines and develop and apply solutions and process improvements in a fast-paced changing business environment.
• Clear, succinct written and verbal communication skills and experience working within teams.
• Working knowledge of financial planning system (RPlan).
• Defense Contracting Finance work experience and an understanding of accounting standards and practices.
• Comfort and willingness to taking on new challenges.

Additional Information

• This position is grade P2, Senior Financial Analyst, Program Cost Controls.
• Onsite: Employees who are working in Onsite roles will work primarily onsite. This includes all production and maintenance employees, as they are essential to the development of our products.
• Relocation assistance is not available.

What We Offer

• Our values strengthen our actions, behaviors, and performance with a vision for a safer, more connected world. At RTX we value: Trust, Respect, Accountability, Collaboration, and Innovation.
• Whether you’re just starting out on your career journey or are an experienced professional, we offer a tot