Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst serves as a key contributor within Corporate Finance, supporting indirect budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, and strategic decision-making activities.  This role partners closely with Sector and functional leadership to proactively manage indirect expenses, analyze financial performance, and identify risks and opportunities.  Responsibilities include supporting the annual operating plan, monthly forecasts, variance analysis, and ad-hoc financial analysis to drive informed business decisions and operational efficiency.

Major Responsibilities/Activities:

• Serve as the primary point of contact for Sector indirect expense management
• Prepare monthly variance analysis comparing actual indirect expenses against forecasts and budget, identifying key cost drivers, spending trends, and financial risks.
• Lead monthly department indirect review meetings with Sector leadership
• Perform monthly reviews of cost expenditures to ensure expenses are accurately coded and properly allocated.
• Monitor labor utilization, evaluate against financial targets, and recommend correction actions as needed. 
• Provide coding guidance for project, organization, and account in accordance with annual budget and disclosure statements
• Prepare month-end accruals within close schedule deadlines.
• Track indirect PO funding and open commitments of third-party vendors
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost savings, and enhance financial reporting efficiency.
• Ensure all reports are submitted according to corporate financial schedules
• Ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, DCAA, and internal corporate financial policies and procedures.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses and special projects in support of management decision-making.
• Other duties as assigned

Required Experience:

• BS 8-10, MS 6-8, PhD 3-5
• 8-10 min years of experience with budgeting and variance analysis
• Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting
• Experience within the defense industry preferred

Required Skills:

• Ideal candidate is a quick learner and comfortable working in a fast-paced environment
• Well organized, reliable, and highly motivated with ability to handle multiple projects and produce timely, high-quality work
• Possesses keen attention to detail
• General knowledge of FAR/GAAP
• Outstanding work ethic and commitment to organizational success
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products
• Advance Excel modeling skills with ability to mine, consolidate, and report on complex data structures resulting in visibility for decision support
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, & presentation)

Other Requirements:

• Ability to obtain and maintain any additional clearances as required

Desired:

• Knowledge of Deltek Costpoint, Cognos, and TM1 (FocusPoint) preferred.

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