Program Financial Analyst II

Program Financial Analyst II

BAE Systems is seeking a Program Financial Analyst II to join its organization. Responsibilities include serving as the financial business partner for several key programs, assisting 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. Provide financial decision support to key stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution. Provide tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, and complexity. Work independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment. Utilize 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 for 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 / 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. Ensure compliance with internal procedures, DFAR / FAR, CAS, estimating systems, and disclosure statements as well as interprets changes to understand impact on programs.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills include a Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field with 2 years related work experience. Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel) is required. Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment is necessary. Problem solving and in-depth research and analytical skills are required. Ability to work cooperatively across multiple finance and non-finance functions is necessary.

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills include experience in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment. DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge is a plus. Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience is a plus.

Full-Time Salary Range : $60076 - $102130. Please note : This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to : business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits : At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered : health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and / or job specifics.