Principal or Senior Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analysts (Level 3) or a Senior Principal Financial Analysts (Level 4) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. The position is based out of either Rancho Bernardo, CA or Redondo Beach, CA, and will report to the Sector manager of financial planning, & analysis and will have the following responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Development of the consolidated Sector Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan

• Management of division financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis)

• Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation

• Work with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics

• Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Division/Sector/Corporate leadership

• Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel

We offer flexible work arrangements, phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly inclusive environment! We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) provide benefits for the member, our leaders and the company. Our ERGs offer opportunities to be a friend, be active, be a volunteer, be a leader, to be recognized and to be yourself. Every ERG is inclusive of all employees! Does this sound like what you're looking for?

At Northrop Grumman, we are on the cutting edge of innovation-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Basic Qualifications for Principal Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience

• Public Accounting experience (each year of "Big 4" or relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance

Basic Qualifications for Senior Principal Financial Analyst:

• Bachelor's degree with 8 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience

• Public Accounting experience (each year of "Big 4" or relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 4 years of experience above)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)

• Ability to obtain and maintain DoD Secret Clearance

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline

• Experience with SAP, Hyperion Planning software (or another similar software), database software

• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite

• Expertise in financial analysis

• Active DoD Secret Clearance

• CPA License

• Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS

Northrop Grumman is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO/AA and Pay Transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.