Principal / Senior Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman•Palmdale, CA

8d•$81,400 - $176,300•Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) or Senior Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance for the Strike Division. The position will be located on-site in Melbourne, FL, Palmdale, CA, or El Segundo, CA.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 3 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields (for Level 3).
Bachelor's degree with 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related fields OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, or industry related fields (for Level 4).
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint).
Ability to obtain and maintain U.S. Government Secret Clearance as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.

Nice To Haves

Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance
Experience with SAP, Hyperion Planning software (or another similar software), database software.
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
Expertise in financial analysis.
CPA License.
Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS.

Responsibilities

Support the month-end closing process by preparing and reviewing/approving journal entries done by Accounting team members in addition to reviewing account reconciliations.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
Assist in management of program financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables).
Support the development of presentations for and occasionally brief to Division leadership.
Assist in development of the consolidated Strike Division's Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan.
Work with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.