Finance Analyst Specialist

The Aerospace Corporation•El Segundo, CA

57d•$23 - $42•Onsite

About The Position

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space- delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space. The Aerospace Corporation Finance organization is looking for a Finance Analyst Specialist I/II to join our team. Responsibilities include annual and multi-year budgeting, development of financial forecasts and planning scenarios, development and implementation of financial and operational metrics, dashboards, and capital expenditure planning. This position serves as a trusted financial advisor to all levels of the Engineering & Technology Group (ETG) providing the financial data, trends analysis, and predictive analytics that Aerospace needs to deliver its value proposition our customers and meet our goals. The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, onsite at our location in El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field
1-3 years of experience in budgeting and forecasting
3+ years of experience in budgeting and forecasting

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices
Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS)
Experience with data analytics such as S4Hana, Tableau, Power BI, and Alteryx

Responsibilities

Plans and tracks overhead and capital budget allocations and related metrics
Assists management team with preparing annual budget requests
Monitors budget performance by producing monthly budget and execution reporting
Responds to ad hoc data inquiries and analytical report requests
Informs Finance leadership on financial trends, reporting unit performance, and recommended corrective actions to achieve financial plans
Compares and analyzes financial results with plans and forecasts, identifies trends, assess, and communicates reliable metrics to management for informed business decisions
Work with managers, customers, and purchasing agent(s) to submit purchase requests
Completes and analyzes cost transfers to ensure accuracy of cost allocations
Manages, coordinates, and tracks the procurement of equipment and services necessary to accomplish divisional objectives and ensure the timely execution of budgets to planned targets

Benefits

Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
401(k) Plan - Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
Flexible spending accounts
Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
Relocation assistance
Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
Education assistance programs
An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect