Senior Financial Analyst

BAE Systems•Jacksonville, FL

7d•$75,254 - $127,930

About The Position

BAE Systems is seeking a Senior Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team for the Maritime Solutions CAS segment of the Platforms & Services business in Jacksonville, Florida. The analyst serves as a financial business partner for key programs, supporting program managers and teams with program baselines, performance monitoring, variance analysis, and corrective action planning. The role provides financial decision support to stakeholders to help minimize risk and maximize program profit through management of financial requirements and program execution. The analyst contributes to the operating plan and quarterly, half-year, and full-year forecast updates through cross-functional collaboration. Responsibilities cover project tracking and reporting across contract types and levels of complexity, program start-up and close-out, revenue and cost management, profit recognition, proposal and contract financial data, project reviews, and compliance with relevant company procedures and government regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field, with 4 or more years of Finance and Accounting experience, or equivalent education and experience.
Shipyard or government contractor experience.
Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-task workload in a fast-paced environment.
Exceptional analytical skills.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to work effectively with government regulatory personnel, including DCAA and DCMA.
Sound judgment and decision-making while adhering to policies and procedures.
Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills, with attention to detail and excellent record-keeping.
Ability to collaborate across multiple Finance and non-Finance functions.
Ability to work limited overtime, including days, evenings, or weekends, as needed to meet business requirements.

Nice To Haves

Strong interest in investigating and solving complex financial problems.
Master’s degree or graduate-level coursework in Finance or Accounting.
Background in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Excel Visual Basic Macros.
Familiarity with DFARS Estimating System compliance.
Knowledge of Earned Value Management (EVM).
Experience across both financial analysis and accounting.

Responsibilities

Track, analyze, and report on projects of varying contract type, size, and complexity.
Communicate with the Program Management Organization and other stakeholders, including project managers, technical staff, subcontractors, and customers, in support of program activities.
Manage project start-up and close-out, monthly program revenue and costs, and profit recognition throughout the program lifecycle.
Support project execution through financial analysis and other program support related to technical and business resources needed to achieve program objectives, including pre- and post-award activities from inception through closeout.
Develop and review financial data for cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts, and variance explanations.
Participate regularly in program and project reviews.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and DFAR/FAR, TINA, CAS, estimating systems, and disclosure statements, and interpret changes for their impact on programs.
Assist program managers and teams with developing program baselines, monitoring performance, investigating causes of variances, and developing corrective action plans.
Contribute to operating plans and quarterly, half-year, and full-year forecast updates through cross-functional collaboration.
Provide financial decision support to stakeholders to manage financial requirements, program execution, risk, and program profit.