Lead, Division FP&A and Cost Planning Analyst

Full-time - Mid Level

San Diego, CA

About the position

L3Harris is looking for a highly motivated Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) and Cost Planning lead for the Telemetry and RF Products (T&RF) Division under the Space Systems sector. The FP&A and Cost Planning lead will be responsible for leading and driving division level forecasting and indirect rate management. This position requires significant interaction with Division leadership and Sector FP&A. This role reports directly to the Division CFO.

Responsibilities

• Establish and drive Division level cadence, templates and review schedule to ensure all Sector and Segment deliverables are met timely and accurately
• Understand all elements of the balance sheet and P&L, identifying issues and driving resolution
• Analyze forecast trends and make data-driven recommendations
• Responsible for consolidating and analyzing program forecasts, risks and opportunities, orders drivers, other Monthly Financial Review (MFR) deliverables, and various ad hoc analysis
• Implement standard processes and standard work along with process improvements
• Support the various monthly reports to include the Monthly Financial Review, Quarterly Operational Review, Annual Operating Plan, Joint Strategic Plan, and any other financial reviews
• Lead Division Financial reviews with Division Leadership
• Work closely with Division CFO, Division Finance leads, and Program Financial Analysts on all aspects of forecasting to ensure accuracy of data and provide guidance as necessary
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and the Program Finance and Accounting team to report the strength of the business and provide status on key performance indicators
• Develop, communicate, recommend and drive action plans to ensure closure to forecasts
• Understand and perform detailed analysis of financials for budgeting and forecasting of department expenses across multiple overhead pools
• Develop annual indirect AOP/Budgets for responsible departments/pools and complete rate submission
• Review budgetary and actual details with key stakeholders, ensuring department financial goals are met
• Interface with all levels of the organization to troubleshoot and resolve problems and questions
• Lead preparation of the monthly Division rate review meeting for review with budget owners and Division leadership team
• Analyze program demand data, communicate changes to forecast and potential rate implications
• Synthesize key data points and business drivers to develop forecasting strategies with team
• Drive process improvement initiatives
• Perform ad hoc financial analyses of varying levels of complexity

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 9 years of relevant finance or accounting experience OR Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of relevant finance or accounting experience OR in lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of relevant finance or accounting experience

Nice-to-haves

• 5+ years experience in finance or accounting
• 5+ years experience in program environment
• Knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• Prior work with a USG defense contractor
• Exceptional planning, communication, organizational, and analytical skills
• Self-directed and proactive with strong leadership skills
• Hyperion/Smartview and Oracle experience
• Advanced with Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint

Benefits

• Health and disability insurance
• 401(k) match
• Flexible spending accounts
• EAP
• Education assistance
• Parental leave
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays