Financial Analyst/ Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

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.

Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support the division financial planning/reporting manager in the Weapons Systems Division. This position reports to the Division Financial Planning Manager and serves a key analyst role for the division. The preferred location is located in McLean, Virginia (may consider other key Defense System sites). 

Roles and responsibilities of the Principal Financial Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Financial planning, reporting, and analysis
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) duties
• Ensure Revenue Recognition (C-901) population completeness as well as perform division reviews
• Element of Cost and Headcount forecasting
• Review of intercompany and subk suspense for monthly reporting
• SOX activities
• Mentoring and training interns and college hires
• Other ad hoc assignments as required
• Strong excel skills

The candidate should be well organized, schedule-driven, and have the ability to multi-task while meeting tight deadlines.  This position also requires excellent communication skills, as frequent interaction with senior Division, Sector, and BU/OU finance leadership teams as well as other support staff functions is necessary.  We are looking for a highly motivated team player to join our dynamic, fast-paced financial planning and reporting organization.

Basic Qualifications:

Financial Analyst:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 6 years of direct experience preparing financial data and performing analysis.
• Will also consider:  
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 2 years of professional experience
  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 0 years of related professional experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Must be able to work onsite

Principal Financial Analyst:

• Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of direct experience preparing financial data and performing analysis.
• Will also consider:  
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 5 years of professional experience
  • Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 3 years of related professional experience
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
• Must be able to work onsite

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience preparing and presenting complex financial analysis to varying levels of management
• Experience with Hyperion Planning, HFM, Access databases, and intermediate/advanced Excel skills
• Experience with variance reporting using the following reporting tools (or similar):
  • SAP
  • Business Warehouse (BW)
  • Precision/Cognos

Primary Level Salary Range: $63,800.00 - $110,900.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $78,700.00 - $136,800.00

The above salary range represents a general gui