Lead, Finance

L3Harris•Palm Bay, FL

About The Position

The Space and Airborne Segment is seeking an experienced senior level FP&A analyst to lead and drive business results through program working capital improvements, program cash, and accurate monthly financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate is a self-starter who collaborates cross functionally with a variety of individuals across all levels of the organization, including senior executive leadership. The ideal candidate has a passion and ability to focus on the important business details driving key financial metrics (earnings, cash flow, orders, revenue) while continually assessing reasonableness, understanding variances, and determining how to achieve desired business results. This is a highly visible role and has the ability to drive change and create value for the organization through insightful analysis and actionable recommendations. There will be numerous opportunities to present your findings to executive leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree 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.
Ability to obtain a U.S. Government Security Clearance

Nice To Haves

Years of experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint.
Demonstrated strong knowledge of Balance Sheet and Income Statement
Experience in the Aerospace & Defense industry
Experience with Hyperion and Peoplesoft queries.
Self-motivated and able to proactively solve complex problems in a timely manner
Flexible and willing to assume additional responsibilities as needed

Responsibilities

Forecasting, budgeting and strategic planning (Profit & Loss, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow and Statistics) including coordinating, preparing, and analyzing various financial reports and data prior to submission
Weekly closure analysis and reporting for Orders, Sales, Operating Income, and Cash flow
Develop and maintain program working capital in forecast system
Forecast and provide variance analysis for program cash
Work closely with program finance to develop monthly forecasts
Drives understanding of variances and then works with appropriate individuals to identify corrective actions, risks, or opportunities resulting from those variances.
Experience developing and presenting executive level presentations tailored to both finance and non-finance personnel
Annual operating plan development
Monthly balance sheet and cash analysis/forecast and variance analysis
Financial reporting process improvement projects
Develops tools, templates, and processes to simplify ways of gathering data and preparing reports, while also ensuring the information gathered is relevant and at an appropriate level of detail.
Ad hoc financial requests
Manage and perform multiple tasks
Ability to work independently
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, PeopleSoft & Queries; familiar with Hyperion Planning applications