Parsippany, NJ30+ days ago
buy decisions for consistency and best value with Supply Chain Program Management and other subject matter experts • Assist the engineering and production teams by analyzing cost drivers on new and historical designs as part of variance analysis and bid and proposal activities • Gather, validate, and analyze sales and cost-of-sales data to evaluate business performance, e.g., gross margin compared to budgeted and forecasted expectations • Assemble and review monthly financial performance trackers with the operations, production management, and program management teams • Conduct monthly variance analysis across all lines of Business Unit P&L, Revenue, Cost of Sales, and Gross Profit • Gather inputs from subject matter experts for Estimates to Complete (ETCs) and Estimates at Complete (EACs) in support of Earned Value for select programs associated within the Business Unit • Responsible for reporting and analyzing program financial data to support weekly, monthly, and annual reviews • Analyze program performance with Program Management to identify risks and opportunities in connection with development and production program execution. • 5 to 10 years of relevant experience, including Finance or Production/Operations background in the Aerospace and Defense industry • B.S. in Finance, Accounting, Engineering, or other technical discipline • Core working knowledge of EVM principles and project or program-specific application, government contracting experience is a plus • Experience working on government contracts in following capacities and not limited to the following: • Contracts Management • Pricing • Proposals • Business Management • Experience in supporting audits • Customer negotiations • Performing Program Financial Metrics such as EACs, ETCs, and EVMS, CPI, SPI • Superior Microsoft Excel skills • Knowledge of ERP systems • Strong verbal and written communication skills required for multi-faceted interactions with all levels of personnel within the organization, as well as any and all outside agents/agents • Highly computer literate with MS Office, PC expertise, and demonstrated experience with applicable systems, programs, equipment, etc.