Financial Analyst - Level 3

Northrop Grumman • Linthicum Heights, MD

1d • $89,900 - $134,900 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector is hiring a Financial Analyst – Level 3 to support the Financial Planning & Reporting organization and Multi Domain Operations Division FP&A Group in Linthicum, Maryland. The role supports the consolidation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and forecasts; coordination of monthly variance analysis and annual operating plan consolidation and review; monthly balance sheet reviews and analysis; preparation and review of sector deliverables; and critical financial reporting deadlines. The position offers proximity to Division and Business Unit leadership and is 100% onsite, with no telecommuting. The work schedule is 9/80, with every other Friday off.

The role involves financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, planning, and coordination with program managers, functional management, business managers, and other stakeholders. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and five years of relevant experience, or a master’s degree and three years of relevant experience. No clearance is required to start.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with five years of business management, finance, operations, or accounting experience, or a master’s degree with three years of such experience.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience preparing financial data and performing financial analysis.
• No clearance is required to start.

Nice To Haves

• Experience briefing complex financial performance, analyses, and concepts to executive leadership.
• Experience with project management software (COBRA), SAP Management Project Systems Module, and IBM Business Analytics (Cognos).
• Aerospace and Defense industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct variance analysis throughout the year and recommend areas of strategic focus to leadership.
• Provide administrative support, including preparing journal entries and intercompany cost transfers.
• Interface with program managers, functional management, and business managers to provide financial support and analysis.
• Build relationships and maintain communication with stakeholders at all levels while fostering an environment of integrity.
• Seek ways to simplify budgeting, improve data accuracy, and shorten cycle times.
• Lead cash and balance sheet activities.
• Perform monthly and quarterly forecasting, reporting, and analysis for income statement and balance sheet activities.
• Prepare and coordinate the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Track and analyze reserves.
• Report and analyze accounts receivable (AR) and days sales outstanding (DSO) metrics.
• Review and report the status of billed and unbilled accounts receivable.
• Perform SOX activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Savings plan.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
• Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions and allow employees to share in company results.
• Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.

What This Job Offers

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