Program Cost Controls Analyst (P1) HYBRID
About The Position
This is an exciting opportunity to join the Global Patriot PAD supporting the Ukraine Patriot program. The successful candidate will be a key member of the finance team (entry level) and will be responsible for performing detailed financial analysis to help define and understand monthly variances to budget and the EAC position, perform quarterly estimates at completion and monthly latest revised estimate, forecast bookings, sales, earnings, and cash, and utilize other metrics and tools to ensure the successful execution of the program. The ideal individual for this job will be an excellent communicator with a desire to learn and be challenged and be able to work in a fast-paced environment. This role is being offered in a hybrid capacity (onsite & remote) and based on the needs of the business. Preferred candidates will be commutable to the onsite work location: Tewksbury, MA. Relocation assistance is not being offered.
Requirements
- Typically requires a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Mathematics, or a related discipline, and less than 2 years of professional experience in a finance or accounting function
- Experience with financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting and/or process improvement
- Experience in Microsoft Office Suite Excel, including experience with pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting and/or data visualization
- 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 Organizational skills; Able to meet critical deadlines
- Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills
- Ability to effectively work in a challenging and fast paced environment while multi-tasking on several different program issues concurrently
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management both verbally and in written form
- Knowledge of SAP software, SAP Business Warehouse or equivalent systems.
Responsibilities
- Support development and maintenance of weekly and monthly sales forecasts, ensuring alignment with program financial objectives
- Assist in Annual Operating Plan (AOP) creation and updates, including data consolidation, analysis, and reporting
- Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance analysis, identifying key cost, schedule, and performance drivers
- Contribute to annual Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and updates, ensuring forecasts reflect current program status and risks
- Analyze program financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to program leadership
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain) to support accurate financial tracking and execution
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting in support of program reviews, leadership requests, and strategic decisions
- Support continuous improvement efforts by helping enhance forecasting processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy
Benefits
- medical
- dental
- vision
- life insurance
- short-term disability
- long-term disability
- 401(k) match
- flexible spending accounts
- flexible work schedules
- employee assistance program
- Employee Scholar Program
- parental leave
- paid time off
- holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
