Qatar Early Warning Radar Principal Financial Analyst

RTX•Woburn, MA

18h•Hybrid

About The Position

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Raytheon brings the strength of more than 100 years of experience and renowned engineering expertise to meet the needs of today’s mission and stay ahead of tomorrow’s threat. We deliver solutions that help our nation and allies defend freedoms and deter aggression, creating a safer, more secure world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. The SSPS Product Area team within ASDS Strategic Business Unit of Raytheon is seeking a highly motivated and self-driven Finance professional to assume the role of Principal Financial Analyst for the Qatar Early Warning Radar (QEWR) Program. The position will provide a tremendous growth opportunity for an enthusiastic and ambitious individual to contribute to a dynamic and critical international program. The selected candidate will have exposure to various functional senior leaders and will work closely with the QEWR Program Manager, Integrated Product Team Leads, Engineering Business Analysts, Planning & Scheduling, and functional support leads on making sound financial, contractual, and resource decisions for the program. In this fast-paced business environment, the selected candidate must excel at multi-tasking, effective and influential communication, innovative problem solving, and must have a firm understanding of financial principles common to the aerospace and defense industry.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advance Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years’ experience.
Experience with Microsoft Office
U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Earned Value Management (EVMS) and Estimate At Complete (EAC) process
Experience using SAP financial (or similar) accounting system and related reports
Pro-active and self-motivated
Demonstrated ability to meet deadlines
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task effectively in a fast-paced work environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy

Responsibilities

Support the execution of monthly earned value management cost and schedule control processes, analysis, and reporting to program leaders and stakeholders
Be a trusted business partner with all internal and external stakeholders to drive excellence in financial execution
Brief senior program and functional leaders on program execution status displaying exceptional financial and business acumen
Analyze key financial data that will enable sound program decision making; this includes earned value cost and schedule metrics, estimates at complete (EACs), program investments, and manpower planning
Manage and maintain program baselines and ensure accuracy and timeliness of program cost charging aligned to business directives and policies
Drive efficiencies, agility, and speed into financial processes utilizing the most up to date digital technology tools, training, and resources.
Understand and execute within the guidelines of company and business policies and procedures and ethical standards
Monitor and update the forecast while driving Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) reporting on a monthly basis