Experienced Financial Analyst

Boeing•Renton, WA

19h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Boeing Company's Finance Shared Services is seeking a dynamic and talented Experienced Financial Analyst (Level 3) to join the Finance Analysis Center of Excellence (COE) Indirect team. This role will support the Boeing Brand Experiences (BBE) organization and is based in Everett or Renton, Washington. The position offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a world-class finance team that plays a crucial role in guiding business decisions and supporting key operations. The Financial Analyst will act as a de facto Chief Financial Officer for the BBE organization, providing insights and recommendations based on financial performance metrics, including Profit & Loss responsibility. They will partner closely with the Accounting organization to understand and explain BBE’s financial picture, support BBE retail store growth with financial analysis and recommendations, and represent Finance on a cross-functional team as BBE's financial systems and tools evolve. Additionally, the role involves contributing to the development of financial models and forecasts, engaging in cost analysis and optimization efforts, and conducting financial analysis and reporting to support strategic business decisions.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree or higher
3+ years of experience in a business-related function (including but not limited to: Finance, Accounting, Contracts, Estimating, Procurement Financial Analysis, Business Operations, Supplier Management)
3+ years of work experience with the Microsoft Excel application using: formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, filters, and linking worksheets
3+ years of experience creating executive level presentations using Word, PowerPoint and Excel
Experience working with large data sets required (e.g. advanced, Excel, PowerPivot, Tableau and/or Microsoft Power BI)
Willingness to Learn
Initiative
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership skills
Organizational Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and ability to juggle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment; Proficiency in using productivity tools and software.
Critical Thinking Skills
Collaboration and Independence

Nice To Haves

Experience managing or supporting a Profit & Loss business
Experience with Accounting activities
3+ years of experience performing Estimates at Completion (EAC)
3+ years of experience working with financial tools
3+ years of experience using strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in leading either formally or informally teams and/or projects
Project management skills and the ability to work multiple projects simultaneously
Experience working in a challenging, fast-paced, geo-diverse team environment
Experience utilizing Microsoft Office Products for financial modeling and analysis
Experience using strong verbal and written communication skills both virtually and in person
Adaptability to rapidly changing environments and ability to meet deliverables

Responsibilities

Serve as a defacto Chief Financial Officer support of the BBE organization
Provide insights and recommendations based on financial performance metrics, including Profit & Loss responsibility
Partner closely with the Accounting organization in understanding and explaining BBE’s financial picture
Support BBE retail store growth with financial analysis, recommendations and partnership with the Accounting organization
Serve on a cross functional team representing Finance as BBE financial systems and tools evolve
Contribute to the development of financial models and forecasts
Engage in cost analysis and optimization efforts
Conduct financial analysis and reporting to support strategic business decisions
Collaborate with cross-functional teams
Collect, compile, manipulate and document source data to support analysis of resource
Initiates assignments and integrates analysis of resource forecasts and/or Estimates at Completion (EACs) for control accounts, budgets, functions or pools
Develop and maintain performance reports
Integrate variance analyses and provide understanding of operational and financial performance to senior management
Make recommendations to senior management on financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience
Support process improvement initiatives, communicates the need for change to stakeholders and act as a finance representative lead for cross-business/Center of Excellence COE engagements
Analyze key performance indicators to improve process cycle time, quality, and timeliness
Exhibit a positive attitude and willingness to serve as a change agent