Senior Financial Analyst

L3Harris Technologies • Orlando, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst monitors and interprets program financial performance, helping programs and departments stay on track and aligned within an Earned Value Management System (EVMS). The role partners with Program Management, Engineering, and other stakeholders to provide accurate, timely, and complete information to customers. It calls for a proactive, detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision, solve problems, and work efficiently and accurately. The position also offers opportunities to build leadership capabilities and serve as a key business partner across the organization.

The analyst leads or supports budgeting, cost control, forecasting, variance analysis, financial reporting, risk management, workforce planning, and financial integrity activities. The role prepares program financial artifacts and customer deliverables, presents financial status to customers and internal leadership, advises Program Managers and Control Account Managers, and coaches junior finance team members. The position also supports process improvements and maintains working knowledge of applicable financial and government contracting standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and at least 6 years of prior relevant financial analysis experience; or a graduate degree and at least 4 years of prior related experience; or, in lieu of a degree, at least 10 years of prior related experience.
• Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
• Strong problem-solving skills, resourcefulness, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple priorities with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively across the organization.

Nice To Haves

• Broad experience in business financial management, including government and commercial contracting, earned value analysis, cost analysis, financial planning, cash flow management, progress payments, and billing milestones.
• Advanced knowledge of Earned Value and Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS).
• High proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, establish trust, and contribute to an inclusive team environment.
• Experience developing financial forecasts and long-range planning models.
• Prior experience supporting Department of Defense (DoD) or other government contracts.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and interpret program financial performance; identify potential issues early, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
• Lead development and management of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules, ensuring Earned Value compliance, reporting accuracy, and cost/schedule integration.
• Perform budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, internal and external financial reporting, and risk management activities.
• Prepare quarterly Estimates at Complete (EACs) and support development of Estimate to Complete (ETC), EAC, and Latest Revised Estimate (LRE) projections.
• Support or lead financial analysts in establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and charge number setups.
• Guide financial analysts in monitoring labor and non-labor costs to ensure expenditures remain within budget and are appropriately charged.
• Support or lead workforce planning, forecasting, and reporting activities.
• Extract, reconcile, and validate accounting data to ensure financial integrity.
• Produce program financial artifacts, including EV reports, graphical analyses, and customer deliverables.
• Develop and present financial status briefings to customers and internal leadership.
• Guide Program Managers (PMs) and Control Account Managers (CAMs) on cost and schedule performance reporting processes.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development support to junior finance team members.
• Communicate across the organization and influence changes to financial practices and processes.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to enhance financial performance and reporting.
• Perform ad hoc analyses, data validation, and other financial integrity reviews.
• Maintain working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Mentor junior analysts in detailed investigations and identifying root causes of financial discrepancies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior