Financial Analyst II

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

About The Position

The Financial Analyst II is responsible for the maintenance, monitoring, and initial analysis of assigned projects, focusing on cost, schedule, and performance. This role involves interfacing with customers and internal departments to prepare project status reports for the program. The analyst will provide analysis and verification of program-submitted forecasts and Estimates at Completion (EACs), including GAP analysis and adjustments. Additionally, the role involves collecting deliverable inputs, reviewing them for correctness, and preparing them for submission as Customer Contract Data Requirement Lists (CDRLs). The Financial Analyst II will participate in meetings with program teams, identify trends, develop support metrics, research and resolve charging discrepancies, and monitor tasking, performance, and funding. The position requires analyzing data for variance reports and metrics, preparing financial briefs, and monitoring contract dollar values. The analyst will also maintain written policies and procedures for their area of responsibility and ensure compliance with company policies.

Requirements

BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration
3-5 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or public accounting
Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills required
Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
Experience with financial models and internal rate of return calculations
Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Intermediate level of research and analysis skills
Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work a flexible schedule
18 years or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person status (permanent resident or citizen)
No felony convictions of theft/deception or violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of drug cries within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check
Must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19

Nice To Haves

Experience with Government contracts a plus but not required
Basic understanding of contract types and values preferred
Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Management System a plus

Responsibilities

Maintenance, monitoring, and initial analysis of assigned Projects for cost, schedule and performance
Interfaces with Customers and internal departments for preparation of Project status for the Program
Provide analysis and verification of Program submitted Forecast and EACs
Provide GAP analysis of EACs and adjustments
Collecting deliverable inputs from various departments and assists in reviewing for technical and administrative correctness prior to submitting to Customer Contract Data Requirement List (CDRLs)
Participates in weekly and ad-hoc meetings with Program teams as required
Identifies trends and develops support metrics for operations / others
Research of all discrepancies in charging and be able to resolve timely and accurately
Monitor tasking, performance to plan and funding on a regular basis
Analyze data to produce accurate variance analysis reports and metrics
Prepare and submit financial briefs to the Program Office as required and facilitate timely response to any questions/discrepancies
Monitor contract dollar values by element of cost to support Program Office and financial impacts
Maintains written policy and procedures for area of responsibility
Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures