Level 3 Communications, Inc

Finance Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis PMX/Cobra

Level 3 Communications, Inc$70K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 2-3 years experience with Deltek Cobra software
  • Bachelor's Degree with 4+ years relevant experience, or Graduate Degree with 2+ years, or 8+ years relevant experience without degree
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint
  • Knowledge of Excel functions like pivot tables and lookups
  • Experience with PeopleSoft and SAP ERPs preferred
  • Strong communication skills
  • Team-oriented approach in a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

  • Support the implementation and administration of the Cobra system
  • Develop training materials and tools for financial analysts
  • Act as a resource for program financial analysts on Cobra utilization
  • Drive process improvements and identify root causes of issues
  • Understand data flow between Cobra, PMX tools, and PeopleSoft
  • Enhance internal processes including rate updates and user interfaces
  • Facilitate collaboration to standardize procedures across teams

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with every other Friday off
  • Opportunity for U.S. Government Security Clearance
  • Engagement in a mission-critical financial system
  • Professional development through training and tools
  • Collaboration with stakeholders across multiple teams
Full Job Description
Job Title: Financial Analyst - Financial Planning and Analysis PMX/Cobra

Job Code: 39704

Job Location: Palm Bay, FL

Job Schedule: 9/80 (Every other Friday off)

Job Description:

As part of the Space and Mission Systems (SMS) Segment Financial Planning and Analysis PMX/Cobra team, the SMS Cobra group is responsible for leading the implementation and ongoing support of Cobra across the SMS segment. This includes user support, training, system administration, and integration with upstream and downstream systems utilizing Cobra data across two major instances. This position works closely with key Finance and Program Management Excellence (PMX) stakeholders as well as individuals at all levels of the organization. The role will also support the onboarding of segment programs to the Program Digital Cockpit (PDC).

Essential Functions:
• Contribute to a highly visible, mission-critical system while providing guidance and expertise to other Finance professionals
• Support the development of training, tools, and templates
• Serve as a go-to resource for program financial analysts (PFA's) in the use of Cobra
• Drive process improvements and seek to find timely root cause of potential issues
• Understand the flow and interaction of data from PeopleSoft to Cobra to PMX tools to PDC and reports
• Proactively improve internal administrative processes and procedures including rate table updates, actuals processing, and user interfaces
• Proactively look to automate processes where possible
• Collaborate with Segment and Corporate teams looking to standardize processes across the enterprise
• Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Qualifications:
• Must have 2-3 years of experience with Deltek Cobra software
• Bachelor's Degree and a minimum of 4 years of prior relevant experience; Or, Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience; Or, in lieu of a degree, a minimum of 8 years of prior related experience

Preferred Additional Skills:
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Microsoft Excel knowledge including but not limited to pivot tables, lookups, relational formulas, and query usage
• Macro usage and development a plus
• Experience with PeopleSoft and SAP ERPs and data structures
• Power BI experience a plus
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic, team environment

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