Lead, Cost and Rates Planning

L3Harris•Sacramento, CA

8d•$105,000 - $196,500•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Lead Analyst to join the Cost and Rates Planning team within the Missile Solutions (MSL) segment of L3Harris. This role has responsibility for various Cost and Rates Planning functions for the Sector, including working as a business partner to assigned department managers/COEs for the development, tracking and forecasting of operating budgets, analyzing results for management and developing key financial drivers, performance indicators and extensive financial modeling for “what if” scenarios. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience.
Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience.
In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

Nice To Haves

5+ years of experience using Excel as a daily tool.
3+ years of experience with budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to include variance explanations.
Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Planning
Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities and a flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, at all levels of the organization

Responsibilities

Prepare, monitor and forecast Department Operating overhead budgets for assigned Centers of Excellence (COEs) and provide detailed analysis of monthly performance and forecasts.
Provide financial support as required to COE’s for special project development work.
Provide support for cost studies for rate/profit improvement opportunities and rate “what if” exercises.
Develop, maintain and look to continuously improve detailed financial models.
Assist month-end accounting close by analyzing significant accounts and supplier invoicing activity for proper accruals and prepaid activity.
Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested.
Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX).