Program Lead Financial Analyst

Overview

The organization is seeking a Finance Business Manager to support Program Office teams within the Program & Operations function. This role can be based in Palo Alto, CA or remotely in the US.

This position oversees day-to-day financial planning processes, including budgeting, monthly reporting, proposals, and variance analysis. The Program & Finance Operations team works closely with the CFO and senior executives to execute programs and support auxiliary organizations.

Responsibilities

• Support Program Managers and other program points of contact (including Control Account Managers) to ensure cost and schedule performance and maintain financial stability across the portfolio, including direct program, IRAD costs, and capital projects
• Advise PMs and program teams on business and financial decision-making processes
• Continuously assess financial, technical, and schedule risks and opportunities
• Conduct weekly program assessments and risk reconciliation of functional labor and non-labor incurred costs and EAC forecasts; review risk and opportunity registers for correct factorization and assessment of realization or mitigation
• Conduct monthly program reviews of cost incurred and ETC positions, including risks/opportunities and a Risk burndown plan
• Reconcile program percent complete from cost incurred and the program master schedule
• Develop monthly EAC / Risk / Reserve walk, highlighting EAC changes, mitigation strategies for EAC growth areas, and a calendarized reserve position
• Collaborate across program product lines to generate metrics used to build cost models supporting Business Development
• Assist Factory Leaders in proposal cost and schedule activities
• Collect data and ensure data integrity during proposal development
• Develop and maintain accurate financial models
• Provide program and cost center metrics to support decision-making
• Assist CAMs/Cost Center Managers in coordinating with Program Managers related to their individual program work scope
• Proactively identify and mitigate risk to maintain and improve program margin and schedule contingency
• Review calendarized labor to assess labor efficiency and ensure adequate factory supply to meet forecast program demand
• Support the monthly/quarterly financial cycle to ensure demand accuracy and alignment with available resources
• Ensure IRAD and capital plans align with the annual budget
• Establish new program baselines
• Support preparation of the Annual Operating Plan
• Provide ad hoc financial modeling and financial analysis
• Support special projects and finance process improvements

Minimum Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field; 4 additional years of experience may be substituted for a degree
• 10 years of overall experience, with at least 5 years in a Financial Analyst role or factory line management experience with cost and schedule management accountability

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA
• Experience working for a manufacturing company
• Government/Commercial Program finance experience
• Government/Commercial proposal experience
• Experience with Oracle, SAP and Tableau
• Superior analytical skills, combined with excellent business judgment and strong ability to clearly and concisely communicate with management-level personnel
• Master level skills with Excel and other MS Office applications
• Active team player who works well under pressure
• Organized and detail-oriented, able to multi-task while maintaining accuracy
• Integrity with confidential information
• Creativity in solving complex problems
• Ability to work independently in support of team objectives

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay (Colorado): $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually
• Base pay (New Jersey): $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually
• Base pay (Delaware): $97,000.00 - $161,000.00 annually
• Base pay (Washington, DC metropolitan area): $107,000.00 - $178,000.00 annually
• Base pay (California): $111,000.00 - $185,000.00 annually

For all other states, geographic cost of labor is used to develop market-driven ranges; each location where the organization hires may have a different range.

This position is incentive eligible with a target based on contribution, organization performance, and/or individual results achieved; the specific incentive plan and target amount will be determined based on the role and breadth of contributions.

Benefits include paid time off, health and welfare insurance, and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Location

• Palo Alto, CA
• Remote in the US

Equal Employment Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Window

The application window is three days from the date the job is posted, and it will remain posted until a qualified candidate has been identified for hire. If reposted, it remains posted for three days from the repost date and continues until a qualified candidate is identified.