DescriptionThe role of the Sr. Financial Analyst is to primarily support the Finance Director and the General Manager as well as partnering with business leaders. This position is responsible for leading and analyzing all aspects of financial support for programs of varying types size complexity and level of risk. The candidate will be responsible for teaming with various internal functions including Accounting and Finance Program Management Contracts Pricing Engineering Operations and Supply Chain.
Job Responsibilities:
- Effective leadership of the program finance review processes. This includes conducting program reviews formulating financial positions making recommendations to leadership and coaching program finance analysts.
- Investigating and analyzing monthly program variances to the forecast plan and prior periods
- Assisting in the consolidation and communication of the operating companys financial performance including performance to plan and targets to various levels of the organization
- Proactively performing adhoc analyses for strategic and operational initiatives including sensitivity analyses for varying scenarios.
- Demonstrate bias for action leveraging business acumen and financial data to effectively identify risks and opportunities and influence improved performance through data driven analysis.
- Working with functional leaders and finance teams to develop monthly forecast and annual budget
- Partnering with business leaders on strategic planning and key initiatives including identification and of risk mitigation actions and realizing opportunities
- Continuous learning mindset applying FBS (Fortive Business System) to drive continuous improvements
- Ensure compliance with internal procedures and FAR/CAS government regulations SOX and GAAP
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in accounting/finance/economics or similar field
- Demonstrated problemsolving skills
- Strong Excel financial modeling and data analytics skills
- 35 years of experience
Preferred requirements:
- MBA with finance concentration
- Greater than 5 years of FP&A or financial analysis experience
- Experience with supply chain and procurement
- Government accounting knowledge including program finance
- Working knowledge of cost and inventory accounting/financial analysis
The successful candidate will also be able to demonstrate the following:
Apply critical thinking to analyze programs understand root causes and utilize FBS (continuous improvement) tools to move the business forward.
- Apply critical thinking to analyze programs understand root causes and utilize FBS (continuous improvement) tools to mitigate risks.
- Be a change agent embracing technology solutions for efficiency and accuracy.
- Build partnerships with business functions providing timely information through effective communication and fostering trust.
- Conduct comprehensive analysis for program life cycle and bring strategic insights into program cost analysis
- Proactively identify and implement effective countermeasures monitor programs for risks and opportunities and ensure compliance.
- Actively seek feedback anticipate customer and business needs and adapt financial plans to meet dynamic market demands.
Required Experience:
Senior IC