Financial Analyst (II / III ) - Programs - Slidell, LA or Hunt Valley, MD

Textron•Slidell, LA

34d

About The Position

Who We Are Textron Systems is part of Textron, a $14 billion, multi\-industry company employing 35,000 talented makers, thinkers, creators and doers worldwide\. We make things that fly, hover, zoom and launch\. Things that move people\. Protect soldiers\. Power industries\. We serve customers in industries spanning aerospace and defense, specialized vehicles, turf care and fuel systems. This role is in Textron System's Land Systems business area\. Visit TextronSystems\.com & Lycoming\.com to read more about who we are and the products we make\! About This Role The Financial Analyst position conducts analysis, maintains forecasts, and provides EACs for various programs\. Under the direction of a Finance Director, the Analyst will generate and track monthly budgets, cost projections, and variance analysis, in addition to various Earned Value reports within the Land Systems Operating Unit\. Level II Responsibilities Support assigned programs with timely analysis, financial modeling and recommendations for decision making\.Use analysis to identify and investigate program issues and advise on appropriate course of action\.Conduct program analysis, maintain forecasts and provide monthly Estimate at Completion $EACs$\.Establish and maintain standard corporate financial reports and program Earned Value status reports\.Provide real time information to Finance Director regarding changes in program financials and execution\.Analyze program data to ensure estimates are accurate and complete and are in accordance with SOX and Internal Controls\.Other duties as assigned\. _Level III Responsibilities_ Use analysis and financial data to advise program managers and business leaders during monthly reviews and during critical business decisions\.Serve as primary liaison between Finance and Program leadership teamsProvide real time information to Finance Director regarding changes in program financials and execution\.Establish and maintain baselines and EACs in the Earned Value tool $Deltek Cobra$ and lead the Program Team in Earned Value data reviewsCreate and maintain standard financial reports: orders, sales, cost, profit and cash flow forecasts, Monthly Program Status Reports, Earned Value reportsMentor and train junior staff to ensure robust Finance talent pipeline Analyze program data to ensure estimates are accurate and complete and are in accordance with SOX and Internal Controls\. Other duties as assigned\.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required, degrees in Accounting or Finance preferred
2 years minimum of experience in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5 years minimum for those hired at a Level III
Must have the ability to be a self\-starter and work with minimal supervision
Advanced MS Excel skills are required, including data modeling
Must be comfortable with large amounts of data
Program baselining, forecasting, and financial support required

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience is a plus
Program Finance/Government contracting preferred
Experience with Earned Value Management and Deltek Cobra is preferred for Level II
Experience with Earned Value Management and Deltek Cobra is required for Level III
Familiarity with FAR/DFAR is preferred

Responsibilities

Support assigned programs with timely analysis, financial modeling and recommendations for decision making
Use analysis to identify and investigate program issues and advise on appropriate course of action
Conduct program analysis, maintain forecasts and provide monthly Estimate at Completion (EACs)
Establish and maintain standard corporate financial reports and program Earned Value status reports
Provide real time information to Finance Director regarding changes in program financials and execution
Analyze program data to ensure estimates are accurate and complete and are in accordance with SOX and Internal Controls
Use analysis and financial data to advise program managers and business leaders during monthly reviews and during critical business decisions
Serve as primary liaison between Finance and Program leadership teams
Establish and maintain baselines and EACs in the Earned Value tool (Deltek Cobra) and lead the Program Team in Earned Value data reviews
Create and maintain standard financial reports: orders, sales, cost, profit and cash flow forecasts, Monthly Program Status Reports, Earned Value reports
Mentor and train junior staff to ensure robust Finance talent pipeline
Other duties as assigned