Financial Reporting Analyst
About The Position
The Financial Reporting Analyst II supports financial planning and analysis at Leonardo DRS by turning project and business data into actionable insights. Working closely with Program Finance, Accounting, and program teams, the analyst helps prepare budgets and forecasts, analyze performance against plans and prior forecasts, and explain changes in revenue, gross margin, and working capital. The role maintains financial models, prepares ad hoc reports, reconciles data across reporting sources, assists in evaluating project-level risks and opportunities, and prepares reports and PowerPoint presentations for recurring business and leadership reviews. The analyst investigates variances, validates assumptions, and communicates findings through clear charts, tables, and concise commentary. The position is based in Melbourne, Florida, with a hybrid telework arrangement of two to three days per week. It is a full-time employee role with a 9/80 schedule and first shift.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- At least 2 years of proven experience in financial planning and analysis, project finance, financial analysis, or an accounting role.
- Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
- Working knowledge of the relationships among revenue, costs, gross margin, and cash flow.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to validate calculations, reconcile totals, and maintain supporting documentation.
- Sound judgment and ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in project-based finance, government contracting, defense, manufacturing, or another regulated environment.
- Experience preparing financial review presentations for business leaders or corporate finance.
- Familiarity with ERP systems, Power Query, Power BI, or reporting automation.
- Experience using company-approved AI productivity tools to support analysis, documentation, or reporting, with appropriate validation and protection of sensitive information.
Responsibilities
- Assist with preparing and updating business-level budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning analyses using input from program teams, Accounting, and other business partners.
- Maintain and improve Excel models, supporting schedules, and reporting tools used for forecasting, variance analysis, project reviews, and business cases.
- Collect and consolidate financial and operational data from multiple sources; reconcile reporting differences and ensure analyses are accurate, complete, and traceable to supporting information.
- Analyze performance against plan and prior forecasts, and explain changes in revenue, gross margin, and working capital.
- Prepare ad hoc reports and financial reports and PowerPoint presentations for recurring business and leadership reviews.
- Investigate variances, validate assumptions, and assist in evaluating project-level risks and opportunities.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Company contribution to a health savings account
- Telemedicine
- Life and disability insurance
- Legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- Wellness programs focused on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- Programs and activities supporting career growth, professional development, and skill enhancement
- Flexible work schedules through the 9/80 program
- Competitive vacation
- Health/emergency leave
- Paid parental leave
- Community service hours
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
