Principal Specialist, Finance Partner (Onsite - Puerto Rico)

RTX•Santa Isabel, PR

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Collins Aerospace is seeking a Principal Specialist, Finance Partner to support financial planning, analysis, and strategic decision-making across its business operations. The role leads financial analysis, develops forecasts and financial models, evaluates business performance, and provides data-driven insights to support budgeting, cost management, pricing strategies, and long-term business objectives. It translates financial data into actionable recommendations to strengthen business performance, improve operational efficiency, and support informed decisions. This is an individual-contributor role partnering with finance, operations, supply chain, programs, engineering, and sales to align financial strategies with business priorities and organizational goals. The position is based onsite in Santa Isabel, Puerto Rico. The employee must reside in Puerto Rico when starting employment; relocation is not offered. U.S. citizenship is required to access information under the program/contract. No security clearance is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance or a related field.
At least five years of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated professional or educational experience communicating verbally and in writing in English and Spanish.
U.S. citizenship is required because only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under the program/contract.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in the aerospace or defense industry, preferably in financial planning and analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or business performance analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, and experience analyzing financial data and presenting results effectively.
Experience working in a cross-functional or multi-responsibility organization and partnering with finance and non-finance stakeholders to achieve business objectives.
Experience with financial reporting systems, enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems, financial modeling, variance analysis, and cost management.
Analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills, including the ability to interpret complex financial information, identify improvement opportunities, and develop actionable recommendations.

Responsibilities

Conduct economic research and analyze financial data, including rates of return, depreciation, investment performance, and key financial indicators, to support business planning and decision-making.
Review and analyze profit-and-loss statements, financial reports, and performance metrics to identify trends, assess results, and recommend actions to improve profitability and cost management.
Develop and maintain financial forecasts, budgets, and financial models across sales, finance, operations, supply chain, programs, engineering, and other business functions.
Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate business performance, provide financial insights, and support strategic and operational initiatives.
Research economic trends, market conditions, and business developments to identify risks and opportunities and support long-term financial planning.
Develop financial models and what-if scenarios to evaluate business decisions, including new product development, market opportunities, investments, and pricing strategies.
Provide financial analysis and recommendations to support pricing decisions, sales initiatives, cost-reduction opportunities, Capex and Opex investments, and business growth.
Analyze cost structures, financial variances, and operating results to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, cost management, and overall financial performance.
Translate complex financial data into clear, actionable insights and recommendations for business partners and leadership.
Develop, maintain, and improve financial reporting systems, analytical tools, and processes to enhance data accuracy, reporting efficiency, financial controls, and continuous improvement.