Sr. Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman • San Diego, CA

3d • $117,500 - $176,300 • Onsite

About The Position

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is hiring a Sr. Principal Financial Analyst to support the Air Dominance Division. The position is on-site in San Diego, California, or Palmdale, California. Because the work is classified, virtual and telecommuting options are not available. The role supports program financial planning, reporting, analysis, and performance management, and may include travel 10% of the time. Relocation assistance may be available.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or an industry-related field, or a master's degree and 6 years of such experience.
• Active U.S. Government Secret clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or current enrollment in Continuous Evaluation.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period, as determined by the company to meet its business needs.
• Experience with Microsoft Office.
• Data and/or financial analysis experience.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting, and analysis.
• Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics.
• Experience with Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes.
• Excel experience including macros, INDEXMATCH, and pivot tables, as well as PowerPoint experience.
• Understanding of U.S. Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR.
• Active DOD Top Secret clearance with an investigation completed in the last 6 years.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and planning, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting, analysis, and profitability analysis.
• Support development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans.
• Work with business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics and support program management and reporting requirements.
• Support program financial management, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis such as accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis.
• Support review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and documentation.
• Coordinate with functional business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.
• Support development of presentations for Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership, and occasionally brief those leaders.
• Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership.
• Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel.

Benefits

• Relocation assistance may be available.
• Exceptional benefits and healthcare, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a savings plan, company-paid holidays, and paid time off for vacation and/or personal business.
• 9/80 schedule.
• 401(k) matching program.
• Potential eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus, depending on the position.

What This Job Offers

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