Ops Program Spec Sr

BAE Systems • Sterling, VA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Reporting Analyst is responsible for the preparation, analysis, and presentation of comprehensive financial reports that provide critical insights into the organization's financial health. This role focuses on ensuring the accuracy of financial data, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and delivering actionable intelligence to leadership to support strategic decision-making and long-term fiscal sustainability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, Economics, or relevant field
• Demonstrated experience in accounting, financial planning and analysis (FP&A), or external auditing.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, complex formulas)
• Familiarity with customer’s internal financial management tools.
• Strong ability to synthesize large datasets into concise, executive-level summaries.
• Unwavering accuracy in data entry and financial calculations.
• Ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-financial stakeholders.
• Proven ability to meet strict monthly and quarterly closing deadlines.

Nice To Haves

• Professional certification such as CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or CMA (Certified Management Accountant).
• Experience with data visualization tools such as Tableau or Power BI.
• Prior experience working within a highly regulated industry (e.g., Defense, Aerospace, or Government Contracting).

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, including balance sheets and cash flow reports.
• Develop and maintain detailed spend plans to track expenditures against allocated funding; monitor burn rates to ensure alignment with project milestones and prevent overruns.
• Lead the planning and projection of out-year budgets, utilizing historical data and strategic forecasts to estimate future funding requirements and resource needs.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (Actual vs. Budget/Forecast) to identify trends, anomalies, and drivers of financial performance.
• Ensure all reporting adheres to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal organizational governance policies.
• Streamline reporting workflows by automating manual spreadsheets and enhancing the efficiency of data collection.
• Partner with department heads and operational leads to provide financial commentary and support budgetary planning.
• Assist in internal and external audit processes by providing necessary documentation and ensuring data integrity.

Benefits

• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental leave
• military leave
• bereavement leave
• any applicable federal and state sick leave
• company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards

What This Job Offers

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