Northrop Grumman

Financial Analyst (Level 2 or Level 3)

Northrop Grumman$75K — $141K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree with relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree with 2 years of proven experience in finance or cost management (Level 2)
  • Master's degree with 3 years of experience or Bachelor's Degree with 5 years of proven experience in finance or cost management (Level 3)
  • Experience collaborating in matrix organizations
  • Strong communication skills for interfacing with program finance and program managers
  • Proficient in MS Office, particularly Excel (including Macros and Pivot tables) and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

  • Analyze large allocations for the F-35 program
  • Interface with program finance to support monthly forecasts and address concerns
  • Coordinate cross-functionally with multiple organizations
  • Prepare and provide analytical reports for variance analysis
  • Plan and navigate in COBRA and support budget/forecast analysis
  • Conduct SAP reporting
  • Support program audits and maintain communication with stakeholders

Benefits

  • 9/80 work schedule with work from home on Fridays
  • Opportunity for professional growth and exposure to diverse projects
  • Inclusive and collaborative workplace culture
  • Excellent work/life balance
  • Comprehensive healthcare benefits
  • 401K match program
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 Aeronautics Systems (NGAS) is seeking a qualified Financial Analyst (Level 2 or Level 3) to join our F-35 Team responsible for managing the Sustaining (allocation) budgets that can be divided into four over-arching areas: Model Management, Planning SOW, Pool Management and Base Management. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and offers a 9/80 schedule with working from home during the working Fridays.

The F-35 Program is a fast paced, dynamic, and sophisticated environment that requires initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. Candidate will have the following, but not limited to, responsibilities:

Essential Functions:
  • Analyzing large allocations for the program
  • Interfacing with program finance and program manager for monthly financial forecasts, issues, concerns, and status
  • Cross-functional coordination with multiple organizations
  • Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports and tools to support variance/trend analysis, and change control management
  • Planning: ability to plan and navigate in COBRA, Budget/Forecast analysis
  • SAP reporting
  • Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at multiple levels
  • Supporting all related program audits
  • Qualified applicants will need to possess an understanding of company policies, procedures and internal controls


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?

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 OR 4/10 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Basic Qualifications for Financial Analyst (Level 2):
  • Master's degree with relevant experience or Bachelor's Degree with 2 years' proven experience in cost management, finance, business management and/or industry related experience
  • Experience with collaborating in matrix organizations
  • Ability to communicate and interface with CAMs
  • Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint


Basic Qualifications for Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3):
  • Master's degree with 3 years experience or Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' proven experience in cost management, finance, business management and/or industry related experience
  • Experience with collaborating and communicating effectively in matrix organizations, ideally within a financial or program performance environment
  • Ability to communicate and interface with CAMs
  • Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Proficient in Deltek Cobra (or similar EVM tools such as MPM), NGFP (Northrop Grumman Financial Planning), MS Project, and Power BI
  • Experience with SAP S/4 Queries
  • Earned Value Management Program Experience with familiarity to EIA-748 ANSI EV Guideline Reviews, and SOX Controls
  • Ability to Create and Edit Excel Macros and Slicer tools


Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00

Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00

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.

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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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