Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

3d • $75,800 - $113,800 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Financial Analyst to support the Air Dominance Division. The position is based on-site in San Diego or Palmdale, California, and supports program financial planning, reporting, forecasting, analysis, profitability, and working capital management. Due to the classified nature of the work, virtual and telecommute options are not available. The role requires an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher and the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period.

The analyst works with business, program, functional, and corporate personnel; helps develop strategies to improve financial performance; and supports program and corporate leadership with presentations, briefings, and ad hoc requests. Travel is required 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Northrop Grumman describes a collaborative workplace with learning opportunities, varied projects and customers, and career development paths. The company cites work/life balance, a 9/80 schedule, healthcare and other benefits, and a 401(k) matching program. The salary range is $75,800 to $113,800, with potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus depending on the position.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 2 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or an industry-related field, or a Master's degree.
• Active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Ability to work on-site in San Diego or Palmdale, California; virtual and telecommute work options are not offered.
• Ability to travel 10% of the time.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Data and/or financial analysis experience.
• Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics.
• Experience with Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes.
• Excel experience, including Macros, INDEXMATCH, and Pivot Tables, and PowerPoint experience.
• Understanding of U.S. Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and planning, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting, analysis, and profitability analysis.
• Support development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans.
• Work with business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and support program management and reporting requirements.
• Support program financial management, including forecasting, reporting, analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis such as accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis.
• Support review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate with functional business management teams on strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.
• Support preparation of presentations for, and occasionally brief, Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
• Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
• Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Health insurance coverage and healthcare benefits.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan and 401(k) matching program.
• Company-paid holidays and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus, depending on the position.
• 9/80 schedule.
• Learning opportunities and exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level