Financial Analyst II

Elbit America•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II, under the direction of the Manager of Program Financial Analysis or an appropriate designee, compiles and verifies data used to prepare and present project, program, and business-unit results to senior management. The role monitors the financial performance of projects and programs and provides analysis and support to management and designated departments. The position also supports program budgeting, financial reporting, accounting close activities, earned value reporting, billings, and process improvement. It develops and maintains processes for consolidating and analyzing program financial results and helps identify opportunities to improve program effectiveness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, or a related quantitative field; Finance or Accounting is the specified degree field.
3–5 years of functional experience using the relevant skill set.
1–3 years of industry experience.
Proficient computer, IT, and financial system knowledge.
Proficient experience with MS Office and MS Project.
Some working knowledge of a corporate environment.
Good work ethic and good communication skills.
Ability to develop skills in analyzing financial information.
Ability to develop skills in using balance sheets and graphic displays.
Some experience or knowledge of business-unit accounting.
Ability to develop communication skills using financial and accounting terms when dealing with business-unit staff.

Nice To Haves

Entry-level expertise with Infor and Data Warehouse/Business Objects is preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete quarterly profit and loss statements for assigned programs.
Support preparation and presentation of project and business-unit results to management.
Monitor financial and schedule performance of programs and provide feedback to business-unit and program management about opportunities to improve effectiveness.
Ensure monthly Earned Value reports and billings are prepared for specified programs.
Provide weekly and monthly reports and analysis of the Budget/Cost Analysts group’s performance.
Work with managers and Cost/Schedule Analysts to lead creation of project budgets and link them to critical milestones for new programs.
Develop and maintain the process for consolidating and analyzing program financial results.
Participate in Process Improvement teams.
Prepare and present program results to management.
Support accounting with preparation of monthly closing reports.
Complete monthly EACs and provide copies signed by the Business Unit Vice President and Finance Manager within the required schedule.
Advise management on budget and cost matters.
Provide financial analysis support to designated departments.
Develop measurements for financial and cost performance.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.