Principal Specialist, FP&A HYBRID

RTX•Tewksbury, MA

2d•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. Raytheon Finance is seeking a Principal Specialist, FP&A (P3) to join our team, supporting the Director of Raytheon FP&A and the broader Raytheon FP&A organization. In this high-impact role, you will partner closely with the bookings and backlog, income statement, and balance sheet teams to deliver critical financial analysis and insights. You will play a key role in enabling data‑driven decisions by providing accurate financial reporting, driving analytical rigor, and supporting core planning and forecasting processes across Raytheon. This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote). The preferred candidate will be located within a commutable distance to Tewksbury, MA. Relocation assistance is not being provided.

Requirements

Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree and a minimum 5 years prior relevant experience; OR an Advanced degree in a related field and minimum 3 years prior relevant experience
Experience in MS Office Suite, Power BI and/or Excel
Experience with Finance Business Systems: APEX, PRISM, Analysis for Office and/or Rplan
Experience analyzing large amounts of data into meaningful outputs
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

Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate financial information, both in writing and verbally, to stakeholders at all organizational levels
Proven experience managing shifting priorities while supporting forecasting and planning activities
Strong track record of working independently as well as effectively collaborating within cross‑functional teams
Skilled in organizing, developing, and delivering briefings to leadership, customers, and business partners
Consistently meets established deadlines while managing multiple concurrent priorities

Responsibilities

Conducting thorough financial analysis and delivering clear, actionable recommendations to senior management
Supporting monthly forecasts, the long‑range plan, the annual operating plan, and quarter‑end close activities
Completing ad hoc financial analysis and reporting requests, including investigating and resolving data inconsistencies and anomalies
Contributing to continuous improvement efforts in financial processes, systems, and reporting quality
Support CORE initiatives and process improvement projects