Financial Analyst II

Austal USA•Mobile, AL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for the 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. Provides analysis and verification of Program submitted Forecast and EACs. Responsible for 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. Researches all discrepancies in charging and resolves them timely and accurately. Monitors tasking, performance to plan and funding on a regular basis. Analyzes data to produce accurate variance analysis reports and metrics. Prepares and submits financial briefs to the Program Office as required and facilitates timely response to any questions/discrepancies. Monitors 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.

Requirements

BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 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 Government contracts a plus but not required
Some experience working with financial models and internal rate of return calculations
Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
Basic understanding of contract types and values preferred
Intermediate level of research and analysis skills
Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Management System a plus
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 of age or older at time of application
Able to provide proof of US Person Status
No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
Willing to submit to a drug screen
Willing to submit to a background check

Nice To Haves

Experience with Government contracts
Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Management System

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