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

Textron•Slidell, LA

5d•$69,500 - $129,700

About The Position

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 teams Provide 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 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 · 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 Finance/Government contracting preferred.
Program baselining, forecasting, and financial support required.
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.

Nice To Haves

Oracle experience is a plus
Program Finance/Government contracting preferred.
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