Financial Planning Manager Security Clearance

Position: Financial Planning Manager 2 with Security Clearance
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Relocation assistance may be available CLEARANCE TYPE:
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Yes, 10% of the Time Description At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon.

We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work - and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems has an opening for a Financial Planning Manager 2 to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals within our Business Management organization. This role can be based in El Segundo, CA or Palmdale, CA. We are seeking a Financial Planning Manager 2 to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. The position can be based in El Segundo, CA or Palmdale, CA, and will report to the Production Programs Director Business Management, and will have the following responsibilities:
• Manage a small team of analysts and coordinate all aspects of the Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes for the Business Area

• Lead development of the Business Area consolidated Long Range Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans

• Manage program financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, estimate at completion analysis, profitability analysis and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis).

• Execute and support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.

• Work with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.

• Internal and external audit support

• Support the development of presentations for, and brief to, Program and Sector leadership.

• Interface with geographically disbursed business, program, and sector personnel.

• Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Audit, or related discipline with a minimum of 7 years applicable experience, or Master's degree and 5 years applicable experience.
• Prior experience with Financial Planning and Reporting including supporting monthly actuals and forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Strategic Plans
• Able to prepare and analyze data and figures
• Ability to comprehend and analyze complex problems and develop solutions
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP)
• Experience with planning software/database systems (e.g., Hyperion/Oracle Planning, Cognos)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
• Secret Clearance adjudicated in the last 6 years
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Program Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Full working knowledge of Financial Planning and Reporting, to include leading the development of monthly forecasts, Annual Operating Plans, and Long-Range Strategic Plans
• Full working knowledge of the quarterly EAC analysis process
• Master's degree in Business Admin, Accounting, or related discipline
• CPA License
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a friendly inclusive environment. 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. Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company.

Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be…