Financial Analyst

Company: Round-Peg Solutions (RPS)
Location: Torrance
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Are you an experienced Financial Analyst within the Aerospace and/or Defense who enjoys supporting the financial requirements of projects/programs? Do you want to work across the business to provide visibility on program status through program planning and control activities, including baseline budget and estimate at completion (EAC) preparation? Would you like to work for a business who plan to double the workforce, and have nearly 100 roles signed off to recruit today? If so, this could be the role for you! As the Financial Analyst you'll be:

• Providing ongoing visibility regarding the current and forecasted status of program cost and schedules through in-depth qualitative/quantitative analysis of performance vs. plan data
• Preparation of monthly sales and earnings plans. Represent and communicate the financial status, challenges, and forecasts for the teams and groups that you support.
• Preparation of various program control plans and reports, financial summaries, and related activities for Program Management
• Identification of problems and coordination with the program team to correct variances and ensure work is meeting program requirements and financial commitments
• Evaluation of programs at each stage to ensure that cost and financial activities of the program team, including contractual obligations, are being met
• Preparing, coordinating, and delivering program controls presentations to internal management and customers
• Participating in new business proposals, project projections, and analysis of requirements.
• Sharing process improvement ideas with the entire Finance team. The successful Financial Analyst will have the below experience and qualifications:You will need demonstrable experience in a program control role, or general financial analysis experience. Other qualifications include:
  • Experience in program cost functions, including cost estimating, cost control, change management, risk assessment, and cost analysis
  • Experience with planning and scheduling functions, including schedule development, control, and analysis
  • Ability to identify and establish relevant and timely criteria for program controls activities
  • Ability to work independently on complex program controls issues
  • Capability and flexibility to handle multiple tasks in restricted timeframes to support program and company goals
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to develop and present management reports in verbal, written, and graphic formats
  • A penchant for process improvement and problem solving
  • A bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting or finance is necessary; a master's degree in business or financial management is desirable
  • Ability to attain Security Clearance

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