Job DescriptionBAE Systems is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team for the Maritime Solutions CAS segment of the Platforms & Services business in Jacksonville, Florida.
You will serve as the financial business partner for several key programs
You will assist the program manager and program teams with developing program baselines, monitoring performance, investigating root causes of program performance variances, and assisting program managers in development of corrective action plans to address and mitigate program variances.
You will provide financial decision support to key stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution.
You must have the ability to work independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment
You will be a key member in the completion of the operating plan, quarterly, half year, and full year forecast updates requiring participation in cross functional collaboration.
Responsibilities:
• Provides tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity.
• Utilizes strong communication skills to interface with Program Management Organization (PMO) team and others including; project managers, technical staff, subcontractors and customers in support of PMO activities
• Responsible project start-up and close-out as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program.
• Supports project execution by performing financial analysis and other program support related to the technical and business resources needed to achieve program objectives; includes pre- and post-award project activities from inception through closeout
• Develops and reviews financial data for inclusion in cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts and variance explanations.
• Participate in program and project reviews on a regular basis.
• Ensures compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, TINA, CAS, estimating systems and disclosure statements as well as interprets changes to same for impact on programs.
Required Skills and Education• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field, with 4+ years of Finance and Accounting experience (or equivalent education/experience)
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-task workload in a fast-paced environment
• Exceptional analytical skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interest in investigating and solving complex financial problems (preferred)
• Ability to work effectively with government regulatory personnel (DCAA and DCMA)
• Sound judgment and decision-making while adhering to policies and procedures
• Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills; detail-oriented with excellent record-keeping
• Ability to work limited overtime (days, evenings, weekends) as needed to meet business requirements
• Ability to collaborate across multiple Finance and non-Finance functions
Preferred Skills and Education- Master's degree or graduate-level coursework in Finance or Accounting
- Background in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment (preferred)
- Knowledge of Excel Visual Basic macros (a plus)
- Familiarity with DFARS Estimating System compliance (a plus)
- Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM)• Experience across both financial analysis and accounting
