Principal or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst

relocation assistance may be available. relocation assistance: none. travel:
Yes, 10% of the time.

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal/Sr Principal Financial Analyst to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance for the Strategic C3 Systems (SCS) Business Unit. This position can be located on site in Melbourne, FL or San Diego, CA and will require being on-site daily.

This is a fast-paced, high-energy environment that requires a self-motivated employee to join the team. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits and abilities. Under minimal supervision, support the management of programs and financials including but not limited to:

• Lead and support the preparation and coordination of the monthly financial forecasting and reporting processes
• Prepare cash flow analysis, working capital, accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, invoice tracking, funding analysis, profitability, and support monthly/quarterly financial reviews, risk analysis, funding analysis and ad-hoc reporting
• Prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports to support cost variance/trend analysis
• Lead and support the development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP), as well as financial modeling and ad-hoc analysis
• Work cross-functionally to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics
• Support the development of presentations for, and briefings to, leadership at various levels
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements
• Ability to use financial systems with understanding of DoD financial rhythms
• Provide strategic guidance as required; develop and implement solutions of moderate scope and complexity
• Analyze variances/trends and develop new methods and process techniques
• Work under minimal supervision while completing assignments per schedule and elevating potential issues to ensure proper management focus
• Provide training to other analysts
• Lead, develop and implement efficiencies with focus on standardized template development for monthly forecasting and AOP/LRSP data collection and consolidation
• Demonstrate good interpersonal skills while representing the finance team on various projects

· Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience

· Experience with financial analysis of traditional financial metrics (Awards, Acquisitions, Sales, Operating Margin, ROS%, Cash)

· Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA

· Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

· Ability to obtain DoD Secret clearance

· Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline

· Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA

· Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

· Expertise in financial analysis

· Strong problem solving and analytical skills; ability to make recommendations and provide guidance to effectively drive projects to completion

· Demonstrated ability to effectively manage multiple activities concurrently, able to quickly adapt to multiple demands, shifting priorities, and rapid changes

· Excellent oral and written communication skills and keen attention to detail

· Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS

We offer learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a 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.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, leaders, and the company. ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees.

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