Northrop Grumman

Financial Analyst - Level 2

Northrop Grumman$65K — $98K *
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Management, or related field.
  • 2+ years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, or Business (or 1+ year for Master's degree holders).
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
  • Experience in managing and analyzing data with strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

  • Assist project owners in preparing forecasts and budgets for B&P and M&S.
  • Conduct variance analyses to identify trends between actuals and forecasts.
  • Support the development and improvement of financial processes and documentation.
  • Provide feedback on forecasting methods to enhance accuracy.
  • Identify and address gaps in financial systems or models.
  • Support the maintenance of common processes and templates.
  • Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Health insurance coverage.
  • Life and disability insurance.
  • Savings plan options.
  • Company-paid holidays.
  • Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and personal matters.
Full Job Description
RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Financial Analyst - Level 2, to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team. This role is located in Chandler AZ and is 100% onsite.

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting financial processes, analyses, and reporting to inform decision-making, with a primary focus on Launch Systems (LS) investments related to Bid and Proposal (B&P) and Marketing (M&S) efforts. As part of a collaborative team, you will gain valuable exposure to various financial functions while assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. This position offers an ideal opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and teamwork skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, making it an excellent starting point for someone eager to build a successful career in finance and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.

Role and Impact:
  • Assist & coordinate with B&P & M&S project owners to prepare monthly forecasts and annual plans/budgets.
  • Perform variance analyses between actuals, forecasts, and annual plan, identifying meaningful trends and insights.
  • Support the creation, maintenance, and improvement of common financial processes and documentation.
  • Provide feedback on current forecasting methodologies and assist project owners implementing improved techniques to enhance accuracy and predictability.
  • Uncover and address gaps in financial systems or models.
  • Support the development and maintenance of common processes or templates.
  • Other duties as assigned.


If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field with 2+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business - OR - Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field with 1+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).
  • Experience with managing and analyzing data under with strict deadlines.
  • No clearance required to start.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience with Cognos TM1, Cognos Reports and Costpoint/SAP.
  • Finance experience.


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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

About Northrop Grumman

Northrop Grumman is a security company that provides systems, products, and solutions in aerospace, electronics, information systems, shipbuilding, and technical services to government and commercial customers. They design, develop, and build everything from aircraft and spacecraft to cyber security systems. The company is involved in a wide range of defense and technology projects, including the development of aircraft, space systems, cybersecurity solutions, and advanced electronics.

Northrop Grumman Careers

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Learn more about Northrop Grumman
Size
88,000 employees
Market Cap
$82.7 billion
Industry
Net Income
$3.1 billion
Founded
1939
5 Year Trend
+7.6%
Revenue
$36.7 billion
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