Principal Financial Analyst /Sr Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Redondo Beach, CA

92d • $78,700 - $136,800

About The Position

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) or Senior Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. The position is office based, and can be located in our offices in Rancho Bernardo, CA, El Segundo, CA or Melbourne, FL, and will report to the Sector manager of financial planning & analysis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience for Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3)
• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience for Senior Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4)
• Requires intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance

Nice To Haves

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline
• Experience with Financial and Business systems (COGNOS, SAP)
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Expertise in financial analysis and financial forecasting in the Aerospace and Defense industry
• Candidate has the ability to identify issues and problems and make recommendations to management for resolution or mitigation
• Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS

Responsibilities

• Support development of the consolidated Sector Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan
• Analysis of division financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation
• Work with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics
• Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Sector/Corporate leadership
• Interface with cross-functional, program, and corporate personnel
• Create and modify complex financial briefing templates for Division/Program use
• Provide systems support for our Financial Planning tool

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Savings plan
• Company paid holidays
• Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
• Relocation assistance may be available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree