Serco

Program Finance Analyst

Serco$80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field
  • Minimum of 5 years' experience in finance or related roles
  • Strong knowledge of business practices and government contracting regulations
  • Advanced proficiency in MS Excel
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
  • Willingness to travel up to 10%

Responsibilities

  • Provide financial planning and analysis support for program managers
  • Manage accounts receivable and billing process as needed
  • Track billing status and resolve unbilled issues in collaboration with various teams
  • Prepare subcontractor and vendor accruals in accordance with GAAP/IFRS
  • Participate in monthly meetings and program reviews
  • Ensure compliance with accounting principles and corporate policies
  • Input finance data for project setups and revenue recognition
  • Act as liaison on financial issues between operations and administrative teams
  • Interface with subcontractors, vendors, and customers

Benefits

  • Hybrid work schedule with potential for full-time telework
  • Opportunity to influence positive change within the finance team
  • Work with a dynamic, fast-paced team
  • Access to continuous learning opportunities in program finance
  • Contribute to multiple projects across various contract types
Full Job Description
Position Description & Qualifications

Serco is seeking aProgram Finance Analyst to join our dynamic fast-paced team to handle full life-cycle program finances. This role calls for a well-rounded ambitious self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Key attributes we are seeking for this role is the ability to multitask and prioritize deliverables, strong Excel acumen, familiar with financial systems and data warehouses, excellent communication skills, and a desire to learn program finances across various contract types. The selected individual will consistently demonstrate high levels of technical and professional intelligence and quickly assimilate new information. The successful candidate will have a strong work ethic and a drive to influence positive change.

As a Financial Analyst you will be responsible for conducting routine financial analysis supporting multiple projects (e.g. EACs and Customer Deliverables) and ad hoc reporting as required. You will be familiar with a variety of the field`s concepts, practices, and procedures, relyingon experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Works under general supervision; typically reports to a supervisor or manager.

This position will be a hybrid work schedule out of our Chesapeake, VA office - may consider full time teleworking dependent on selected candidate.

In this role, you will:
  • Provide cost, schedule and funding planning, reporting, monitoring and analysis support to Program Managers including Work Breakdown Structures (WBS), Basis of Estimates (BOEs) and development of time-phased budgets/EACs and schedules.
  • Support accounts receivable as required during the billing processing, to include invoice backup when required.
  • Monitor billing status and unbilled issues, working with Contracts, Accounting and PMO to resolve issues in a timely manner.
  • Oversee preparation of subcontractor and vendor accruals as services/goods are received in accordance with GAAP/IFRS and internal policies to ensure that the project's cost/commitment is accurately captured and reported internally and externally.
  • Support the monthly business rhythms of both the program and finance organizations, including participating in and supporting meetings and program reviews.
  • Administer formal aspects of program control in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, corporate policies, and government regulations.
  • Complete finance inputs for project set up and revenue recognition in compliance with contractual terms, conditions and requirements.
  • Liaison between operations and other administrative support organizations on financial issues.
  • Interfaces with subcontractors, vendors, and customers as required.


To be successful in this role you will have:
  • U.S Citizenship required
  • A Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in a related field
  • Knowledge of general and corporate business practices, government contracting regulations and principles, and accounting and finance principles
  • Advanced Proficiency in MS Excel
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a collaborative team with a focus on high professional standards, strong follow-up and successful project execution
  • Ability to travel up to 10%

Additional desired experience and skills:
  • Preferred knowledge of FAR/DFAR, DCAA compliance and audits
  • Versed in various contract vehicles, i.e., CPAF, CPFF, LOE, FPLOE, FFP, T&M, IDIQs, etc.

If you are interested in supporting and working with passionate Serco team- then submit your application now for immediate consideration. It only takes a few minutes and could change your career!

About Serco

Serco Group plc is a British company providing public services. It is listed on the London Stock Exchange and is a constituent of the FTSE 250 Index. The company has four divisions: Health, Justice and Immigration, Transport, and Defence, and operates across the UK and Europe, North America, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. Serco primarily provides public services to governments, including the operation of prisons and hospitals, defence and aerospace services, and transport services. The company also provides IT and consultancy services to the public sector. Serco has been involved in a number of controversies, including allegations of overcharging the UK government and mismanagement of contracts.
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50,000 employees
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Founded
1988

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