Principal Specialist, FP&A- Budgets

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

4d•$86,800 - $165,200•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 Raytheon Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) Budgets team has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Finance professional to demonstrate their skill set while growing their network. The Budgets team manages overhead expenditures and headcount for the Human Resources, Legal, Contracts, Finance, Executives, Strategy, Performance Excellence and Requirements and Capabilities functions. This position will have the opportunity to support various functions by leading the analysis, collection and reporting of overhead expenditures. This role provides exposure to multiple levels of leadership. This position requires an individual who possesses overall business knowledge with strong communication and relationship building skills.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s and a minimum of 5 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and a minimum of 3 years experience
Experience with SAP and Microsoft Office
U.S. Citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access the financial management system due to government contractual requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong financial acumen and analytical critical thinking. Excellent ability to summarize findings and organize analysis for customers.
Excellent time management, prioritization, and problem-solving skills.
Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills.
Familiarity with Disclosure Statements and Cost Accounting Standards. Ability to classify activities by appropriate color of money.
Able to work both independently (self-guided) and as an integral team member in a highly dynamic work environment.
Be detail orientated and forward thinking.
Understanding of how indirect expense impacts rates.
Experience with RPlan.

Responsibilities

Establish Annual Operating Plan (AOP), Estimate at Completion (EAC), compilation of monthly variance reporting and analysis, as well as support for Forward Pricing Rate Proposals and Incurred Cost Submissions.
Partner with supporting functions to forecast and manage the expenses within their portfolio across all the Raytheon Cost Accounting Segments.
“As required”/ad-hoc analysis and reporting in support of Raytheon budgets, maintaining historical records, analyzing trends, recommending and interpreting budgetary policies and procedures and participating in internal management reviews.
Ensure proper financial controls, maintain compliance, and support the needs of the business.
Assist with creating Purchase Orders, invoice processing and approvals, IOTs.