Principal Financial Analyst
About The Position
Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies. We’re looking for you to join our team as a Principal Financial Analyst to support the Navigation and Cockpit Systems Business Unit out of Woodland Hills, CA. This position will be on-site. No teleworking is available for this position. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree with 3 years of related professional experience.
- May consider an additional 4 years of direct related experience in lieu of degree.
- Experience preparing financial data and performing financial analysis.
- Strong understanding of government accounting.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
- Experience with SAP.
- The ability to travel domestically up to 10% of the time.
- US Citizenship is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with IBM Cognos Planning, Tableau, Power Bi and Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills.
- Experience with Aerospace & Defense rates and budgets.
Responsibilities
- Developing, monitoring, and reporting of budgets for the Navigation and Cockpit Systems (NACS) Business Unit.
- Collaborating closely with all levels of the NACS management team to develop and manage their respective budgets.
- Weekly and monthly Productive and Indirect Labor reporting.
- Non-Labor Expense forecasting and analysis.
- Participating in the Mission Systems Sector annual Forward Pricing Rate Proposal process.
- Conducting variance analysis throughout the year and provides recommendations to BU leadership for areas of strategic focus.
- Ensuring planned and actual overhead expenditures meet the financial goals and objectives of the organization while also complying with corporate guidance and federal regulations.
- Providing administrative support including processing journal entries, intercompany cost transfers, and accounts payable support.
- Interfacing with program managers, functional management and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet the Business Units profitability goals.
- Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at all levels.
- Encouraging a fast‑paced mindset (Acts with Speed) and seeking ways to simplify budgeting, improve data accuracy, and shorten cycle times.
Benefits
- Health Plan
- Savings Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Education Assistance
- Training and Development
- 9/80 Work Schedule
- Health insurance coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Company paid holidays
- Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
