Principal Finance Analyst / Senior Principal Finance Analyst

Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Principal Finance Analyst / Senior Principal Finance Analyst to join our team of high performing, diverse individuals. This position will be located at the Baltimore, MD, Huntsville, AL, or Fort Worth, TX campus. This position is supporting the Battlefield Airborne Communications Node (BACN) Financial Planning and Reporting Organization.

Candidate will have the following, but not limited to, responsibilities:

·         Lead forecasting process with emphasis on accuracy and predictability.

·         Performs economic research and studies subjects such as rates of return, depreciation, working capital, investments, and financial and expense comparisons by analysis of profit and loss statements and income statements.

·         Responsible for monthly forecast and status updates related to income statement, awards, and backlog.

·         Prepare the rolling forecast monthly deliverables and variance reports.

·         Ensure the accurate and timely completion of financial deliverables related to quarterly Estimates at Complete (EAC).

·         Prepare the Division EAC scorecard report.

·         Validate profit plans are aligned with quarterly EACs and trouble-shoot errors and course corrections.

·         Prepare and validate backlog adjustments and total division backlog are accurate.

·         Lead annual backlog reviews and validations on closed programs.

·         Continually assessing and improving financial reporting processes to enhance efficiencies.

Basic Qualifications: Principal Finance Analyst:

·         Bachelors with 6 Years experience in financial analysis or similar fields with Masters with 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

·         Experience with SAP HANA or SAP S/4 Hana

·         Experience with Microsoft Office with Excel (including Macros, Pivot tables and V-Look ups)

·         Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite

Basic Qualifications: Senior Principal Finance Analyst:

·         Bachelors with 10 Years experience in financial analysis or similar fields with Masters with 8 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

·         Experience with SAP HANA or SAP S/4 Hana

·         Experience with Microsoft Office with Excel (including Macros, Pivot tables and V-Look ups)

·         Ability to obtain and maintain US Secret Clearance. US citizenship is a prerequisite

Preferred Qualifications:

·         Active DoD Secret level security clearance

·         Bachelors with 6 Years experience in financial analysis or similar fields with Masters with 4 years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a degree.

·         Experience with Planning Analytics for Excel (PAX)

·         Ability to effectively manage competing priorities and deadlines

·         Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

·         Excellent problem solving and organizational skills

·         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.