Specialist, Program Finance
Job Description :
The Program Finance Analyst Specialist serves as a liaison for the Finance Department with Program Management, Production, Engineering and Business Development.
The Financial Analyst provides support to Division Leadership, other members of the Management Team and the Finance Team members, with routine and regular reports within the Division and to Corporate that accurately status the financial performance of the business using clear, concise and easily understood performance and tracking metrics.
In addition, he / she is responsible for preparing pricing proposals and assisting with the preparation of monthly reports and is diligent in determining costs for basis of estimating and reporting, completes financial analysis of proposals, contracts and programs.
Must be a self-motivated individual that is able to meet schedules and time frames consistently in a fast-paced dynamic environment.
Essential Functions :
Involved in and support all phases of a contract, from proposal preparation through contract closeout. Assist Program Management & Project Engineering in establishing the cost accounts and earned value criteria for the program.
Analysts must understand the requirements of their internal customers and provide useful, timely data to assist in the decision-making process.
- Provide the financial analysis of program status includes Actuals, ETC, EAC and Earned Value (where applicable) based on inputs from the program team.
- Prepare customer reporting (such as those defined in CDRLs), for submission and review Contracts / Program Management.
- Prepares files which support the financial baselines being reported, including the Quad Chart content. Ensure that actual cost reported agree to the General Ledger and that all estimates provided by other functional organizations are properly supported.
- Uploads monthly actual and forecast reports into Corporate Hyperion System (FCSTGOV) and prepares supplementary schedules.
- Assists in performing analysis and preparation of reports to ensure the accuracy and company cost control guidelines. Coordinates Basis of Estimate (BOE) inputs from various functional groups.
- Prepares budgets and schedules for contract work and performs financial analysis such as funding profiles, sales outlook and variance analysis.
- Provides business capture support to the organization to include RFP / RFQ analysis and other proposal front end activity.
- Manages cost proposal preparation and ensures all costs are accurately estimated and presented to facilitate product and services pricing decisions.
- Participates in the control of costs and schedules on contracts to include those requiring validated cost schedule control systems.
- Tracks and provides status of progress and performance against the approved Plan, using Earned Value reporting when required.
- Monitors programs for adequate funding availability by maintaining accurate records of purchase orders, sales orders, program expenditures, and preparing expenditure projections.
- Demonstrates ethical and professional behavior in accordance with company values.
- Perform job duties in a manner that maintains compliance with environmental, health and safety regulations, policies and procedures
- Assist with special projects within the Program Finance group.
- All other assignments as required.
Qualifications :
- Education Requires B.A. degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field.
- Experience 4 years of related experience, or 2 years with advanced degree.
- At least 4 years of proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint, and expertise in Excel, including pivot tables and complex formulas.
- At least 4 years of experience with metrics for assessing and reporting program / company financial progress / productivity.
- At least 2 years of experience of as a prime contractor or subcontractor to the USG in the defense industry.
- Able to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance as needed which requires US Citizenship.
Preferred Additional Skills :
- Experience with Deltek Costpoint, Cobra, and / or ProPricer Systems, and / or Cognos Reporting.
- Experience with SOX requirements and controls.
- Preferred experience in working with Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) and Defense Contract Material Agency (DCMA);
understanding of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFAR) government flow downs.
- Strong analytical, motivational, and negotiating skills, with a high-performance standard and a keen bias-for-action.
- Success in a fast-paced development and manufacturing environment and possess a willingness to take ownership, accept accountability, and thrive under pressure.
- Exceptional communication (both oral and written) and listening skills, with a strong orientation to details, and the ability to make quick, informed decisions.
- Strong relationship building skills at all levels of an organization and the ability to work effectively across functions within a matrix environment.
- Highly organized, able to prioritize workload, and meet strict deadlines.
- Self-motivated, proactive and forward thinking
- Willing to challenge the status quo when appropriate.
- Willing and able to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
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