Financial Analyst

Curtiss-Wright•Pittsburgh, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Curtiss-Wright EMD is seeking a Financial Analyst to support its Project Management Organization at its Cheswick (Pittsburgh), Pennsylvania location. Under general direction, the Projects Financial Analyst provides financial support and problem-solving for the team, performing financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analysis. The role evaluates project financial performance, prepares recommendations, supports project planning, and contributes to process improvement. The position owns and maintains project financials, including cost, revenue, and invoicing, and helps keep forecasts and project data aligned with execution. It supports project planning and delivery through schedule development, progress tracking, critical path analysis, and Earned Value analysis. The analyst also works across Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, and Sourcing to help ensure financial accuracy and project alignment. The stated annual salary range is $69,200 to $115,300. The company notes that the range is a general guideline for a position based in Pennsylvania and that qualifications, relevant experience, position scope, and market and business considerations may affect an offer. Candidates must be U.S. citizens due to DoD requirements and must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance. The position may involve exposure to export-controlled information and additional security screening.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
At least 3 years of experience in financial analysis or project controls.
Strong understanding of forecasting, cost analysis, and revenue management.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail.
Proficiency in Oracle or a similar ERP system.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to manage and analyze large datasets.
Must be a U.S. citizen due to DoD requirements.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a DoD security clearance.

Responsibilities

Own and maintain detailed project financials, including cost, revenue, and invoicing.
Develop and maintain actuals versus forecast, including hours profiles and projections.
Support project planning and execution, including schedule development and maintenance, progress tracking, and critical path analysis.
Perform Earned Value analysis, including shop, material, and engineering performance tracking.
Support Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) by maintaining project forecasts and completion estimates for booked and planned orders entered.
Analyze and quantify financial impacts of schedule changes, scope changes, risks, and opportunities.
Identify, communicate, and escalate key financial risks and performance concerns in a timely manner.
Execute project setup activities and ensure ongoing accuracy of project data within ERP tools.
Establish and maintain the Work Breakdown Structure (WBS).
Collaborate with Engineering, Scheduling, Quality, and Sourcing to align financials with project execution.
Provide financial support and problem-solving to the Project Management Organization.
Perform financial planning, forecasting, reporting, and analytical activities; evaluate project financial performance, prepare recommendations, support project planning, and contribute to process improvement.