Senior Financial Operations Analyst

Boeing • Kent, WA

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About The Position

The Boeing Company is currently seeking a Senior Financial Operations Analyst to join the Information Digital Technology & Security (IDT&S) Portfolio Management Team in Seattle, WA; Kent, WA; or Seal Beach, CA. This support is pivotal in shaping governance, processes, and tools that support financial planning, oversight and reconciliation through investment prioritization, ensuring resources are strategically aligned to objectives that enable the Boeing company with reliable, cost-effective information technology capabilities for current missions and future initiatives. You will work collaboratively with product development, information technology, finance, and business teams to effectively manage expenditures related to Workplace Solutions products, including run rate spending, project expenditures, and unfunded product costs. In this senior-level role, you will be tasked with establishing, refining, and executing essential processes that enable prioritization and effective management of a diverse portfolio of products and projects. This position offers the opportunity to engage across organizational boundaries, collaborating with colleagues to enhance the ecosystem of processes and tools that support portfolio management and associated business functions. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in financial management and program/product management, demonstrating a proven ability to influence and lead large groups of stakeholders.

Requirements

• 10+ years of experience influencing and building strong relationships with stakeholders and partnerships across functions
• 5+ years of experience working with Financial Data (i.e accounting, financial planning, cost management, legal and/or contracts)
• 5+ years of experience in a finance related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Accounting, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)
• 5+ years of experience managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks, and meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role (i.e., manager, project manager, team lead, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• 10+ years of experience with portfolio management
• 5+ years of experience with financial business planning processes
• 5+ years of experience leading projects, programs or initiatives
• Experience with critical thinking, problem-solving and business analysis capabilities
• Experience with analytical, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills, with experience in data visualization and reporting tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI, QuickSight, etc.)
• Experience with data modeling, systems integration and automation

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve a lean governance framework and operating rhythm for investment prioritization and long-range business planning
• Analyze portfolio data to extract actionable insights and generate decision intelligence
• Drive enhancements to digital capabilities by identifying requirements that enable the effective and efficient management of the portfolio, utilizing critical thinking and innovative problem-solving skills
• Lead initiatives that incorporate industry best practices to simplify and enhance business processes, including financial planning and financial risk management
• Communicate and document processes and best practices, serving as a trusted consultant to practitioners across the organization
• Foster transparent collaboration across IDT&S, including partnering with Information Technology (IT) Finance, the Product Management Chapter, Program Management Chapter and Architecture Chapter
• Educate cross-functional teams on FinOps principles and best practices for effective cost management
• Analyze usage and spending to identify optimization opportunities and guide the creation of cost forecasting models for proactive planning and budgeting
• Establish cost allocation and chargeback mechanisms to promote accountability and transparency in IT spending
• Create and maintain tools and processes for tracking, reporting, and optimizing infrastructure costs, ensuring scalability and automation where possible
• Set, communicate, and measure key performance indicators (KPIs) to track the progress and success of FinOps processes
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure alignment on financial goals

Benefits

• health insurance
• flexible spending accounts
• health savings accounts
• retirement savings plans
• life and disability insurance programs
• paid and unpaid time away from work

What This Job Offers

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