Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman • Baltimore, MD

2d • $89,900 - $134,900 • Hybrid

About The Position

Northrop Grumman is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support the Financial Planning & Reporting Organization within the Land and Maritime Sensors Business Unit. The role is based in Linthicum, Maryland, and may be staffed as a hybrid position. It offers a 9/80 work schedule.

The analyst is responsible for consolidating and analyzing monthly financial reporting and forecasts, coordinating monthly variance analysis, consolidating and reviewing annual operating plans, and providing guidance on Estimate at Completion (EAC) and revenue recognition policies and procedures. The role also leads business-unit cash and balance-sheet activities and supports regular reporting, forecasting, and analysis.

The position requires domestic travel approximately 10% of the time and the ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance. U.S. citizenship is required. No relocation assistance is available.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field and 5 years of related experience; or a master’s degree in one of these fields and 3 years of related professional experience. Nine years of applied experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with SAP/Business Warehouse, Excel, and Cognos reporting tools.
• Professional experience in Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, or Telecommunications.
• Financial forecasting and Cognos experience.
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government Secret clearance.
• U.S. citizenship.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in financial analysis and reporting, including developing forecasts and conducting profitability and cash-flow analysis.
• Experience with Cognos and proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, lookups, chart generation, and VBA macros.
• Ability to interface with multiple disciplines and varying levels of management.
• Analytical skills, including making recommendations using acquired data and experience.
• Detail- and results-oriented approach, with the ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time-sensitive conditions.
• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills, with the ability to multitask.
• Self-motivated approach and ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead business-unit cash and balance-sheet activities.
• Prepare monthly and quarterly forecasts, reporting, and analysis, including income statement and balance-sheet activities.
• Prepare and coordinate the Annual Operating Plan (AOP).
• Review and report accounts receivable billed and unbilled status.
• Prepare month-end entries, including balance-sheet reclassifications and forward-loss or reserve entries.
• Support quarterly EAC reviews and processes, as well as PPA processing.
• Consolidate and analyze monthly financial reporting and forecasting.
• Coordinate monthly variance analysis and consolidate and review annual operating plans.
• Provide guidance on EAC and revenue recognition policies and procedures.
• Perform other ad hoc duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health plan and health insurance coverage.
• Savings plan.
• Paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Education assistance.
• Training and development.
• 9/80 work schedule where available.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonuses, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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