Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Relocation assistance may be available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: Yes

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.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. This position will be located on-site in Melbourne, FL. 

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan 

• Management of program financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis) 

• Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports to support cost variance/trend analysis 

• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance  

• Work with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics 

• Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Business Area/Division/Sector/Corporate leadership 

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 of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience.

• Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher (with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation).

• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.

• Must have experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, and/or COBRA.

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline.

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite 

• Expertise in financial analysis 

• Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively drive projects to completion. 

• Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple activities concurrently, able to quickly adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid changes. 

• CPA License 

• Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS 

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself! Every ERG is inclusive of all employees!

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Primary Level Salary Range: $81,400.00 - $122,000.00

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