Financial Analyst II

$58,300 - $99,100/Yr

BAE Systems - Sterling Heights, MI

posted about 2 months ago

Part-time - Mid Level
Sterling Heights, MI
Computer and Electronic Product Manufacturing

About the position

BAE is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join the program finance team. In this role, you will serve as the financial business partner for several key programs, assisting the program manager and program teams with developing program baselines, monitoring performance, investigating root causes of program performance variances, and helping program managers in the development of corrective action plans to address and mitigate program variances. You will provide financial decision support to key stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return on program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution. Your responsibilities will include tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract types, sizes, and complexities. You will work independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment, utilizing strong communication skills to interface with the Program Management Organization (PMO) team and others, including project managers, technical staff, subcontractors, and customers in support of PMO activities. You will be responsible for project start-up and close-out, as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program. Additionally, you will support project execution by performing financial analysis and other program support related to the technical and business resources needed to achieve program objectives, which includes pre/post-award project activities from inception through closeout. You will develop and review financial data for inclusion in cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts, and variance explanations, and participate in program and project reviews. Ensuring compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, CAS, estimating systems, and disclosure statements will also be part of your responsibilities, as well as interpreting changes to understand their impact on programs.

Responsibilities

  • Serve as the financial business partner for several key programs.
  • Assist the program manager and program teams with developing program baselines and monitoring performance.
  • Investigate root causes of program performance variances and assist program managers in developing corrective action plans.
  • Provide financial decision support to key stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return on program profit.
  • Provide tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, and complexity.
  • Work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
  • Utilize strong communication skills to interface with PMO team and others including project managers, technical staff, subcontractors, and customers.
  • Responsible for project start-up and close-out as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition.
  • Support project execution by performing financial analysis and other program support related to technical and business resources needed to achieve program objectives.
  • Develop and review financial data for inclusion in cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts, and variance explanations.
  • Participate in program and project reviews.
  • Ensure compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, CAS, estimating systems, and disclosure statements.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field with 5+ years related work experience.
  • Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel).
  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Problem solving and in-depth research and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work cooperatively across multiple finance and non-finance functions.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment.
  • DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge.
  • Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience.

Benefits

  • Health savings account
  • Paid holidays
  • Disability insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid time off
  • Paid military leave
  • Parental leave
  • Employee assistance program
  • Vision insurance
  • Pet insurance
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