Sr. Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst (Remote Eligible)

Sierra Nevada Corporation•Remote NV - NV_NVR, NV

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

SNC can only hire in these states: AL, AK, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MS, MO, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WI. If you like solving complex FP&A problems using your deep analytical skills, this is the opportunity for you! The Senior FP&A Analyst provides expert-level support for Business Operations by delivering in-depth analytics, financial oversight, resource planning, and performance measurements. This role involves leading overhead (OH) and general & administrative (G&A) planning, strategic financial management and forecasting, and ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of financial deliverables. This role will coordinate with subsidiaries, support strategic initiatives, and help drive growth strategies across the business. The Mission Solutions and Technologies (MST) business area provides affordable, turn-key command/control, communications, integrated ISR, force protection and security solutions worldwide. The MST team has a long legacy of supporting the Department of Defense, Department of Homeland Security, commercial and international customers with years of experience in platform operations, engineering and full lifecycle management across domains – air, land, sea, space and cyber.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, Information Systems, or a related field.
6+ years of experience in financial planning and analysis, accounting, or a related field.
Relevant experience can be considered as a substitute for the required educational qualifications. In the absence of a degree, a minimum of 10 years of related experience is required.
Higher level relevant degree may substitute for experience.
Ability to analyze and interpret financial data and prepare financial reports and/or projections.
Ability to leverage advancing financial tech to continuously improve modeling, forecasting, and financial insights.
Ability to build and maintain complex financial models.
Advanced proficiency with financial software and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Advanced understanding of Profit and Loss statements, working capital, and cash flow.

Nice To Haves

Experience in the Aerospace and Defense industry, US Department of Defense, NASA, or related markets.
Familiarity with Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS), and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) compliance.
Experience with large US Government Engineering and Development and Production programs.
Experience with international business (preferably the United Kingdom).
Master’s degree in a related field.
Professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA).
Advanced skills in gathering, synthesizing, and presenting data from multiple qualitative and quantitative sources.
Demonstrated passion for innovation and strategic thinking; ability to link technology and business.
Experience with indirect rate composition, in public auditing, government contracting, and/or public sector financial standards.
Advanced skills in MS Excel and other MS Office applications.
Demonstrated passion for ideation and innovation, as well as motivating others to act by creating a shared sense of vision or purpose.

Responsibilities

Provide expert-level analytics and oversight of financials, resource planning, and performance measurements.
Lead the development and implementation of high-level overhead and G&A planning.
Support strategic financial management planning and forecasting.
Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of high-level financial deliverables to corporate entities.
Prepare and present high-level financial reports and analysis.
Develop and maintain complex financial models to support strategic initiatives and business planning.
Conduct detailed financial and variance analysis to understand business performance and identify trends, opportunities, and risks.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support financial planning and analysis initiatives.
Support development and preparation of Business Area and Subsidiaries financial plan and tracks long-term financial objectives.
Support the Business Area's & Subsidiaries' leadership with their vision of establishing and maintaining business management industry best practices.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Contracts and Program Management, to support financial planning and analysis initiatives.
Prepare and present high-level financial reports and analysis to Business Area and Subsidiary Leadership, with focus on tracking performance and affordability.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.
Mentor and guide junior and intermediate analysts on best practices and financial analysis techniques.