Senior Specialist, Program Financial Analyst

McCulloh Consulting is recruiting a Senior Specialist Program Financial Analyst for a confidential aerospace and defense client in Camden New Jersey. Located within the Greater Philadelphia region Camden provides convenient access to professional opportunities and communities throughout South Jersey and the Philadelphia metro area.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced program finance professional who understands defense programs Earned Value Management forecasting variance analysis SAP Cobra and financial reporting. The position offers exposure to complex highly visible programs opportunities to improve financial processes and the ability to mentor junior team members.

The Senior Specialist Program Financial Analyst will maintain the accuracy and integrity of Earned Value Management data across multiple programs. Working with limited supervision this professional will support forecasting financial planning program controls reporting audits and proposal development while partnering with program leadership and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented comfortable managing competing priorities and capable of clearly communicating complex financial information in a fast-paced aerospace and defense environment.

• Maintain Earned Value Management data integrity for multiple programs using Cobra and SAP.
  
• Forecast program performance metrics profitability cash flow and other financial measures.
  
• Perform weekly monthly quarterly and annual forecasting and variance analysis against financial plans.
  
• Create maintain and update projects in SAP.
  
• Ensure Estimate at Completion accuracy for assigned programs and efforts.
  
• Prepare Integrated Program Management Report deliverables including Formats 15 and 7.
  
• Create and review variance reports using Control Account Manager input.
  
• Establish and maintain program baseline budgets for performance measurement.
  
• Prepare moderately complex proposal cost estimates and pricing data.
  
• Support internal and external audits for assigned programs.
  
• Conduct ad hoc financial analyses as needed.
  
• Recommend improvements to financial systems reporting practices and operational processes.
  
• Collaborate across finance program management operations procurement and other business functions.
  
• Mentor junior team members as needed.
  
• Perform other responsibilities assigned by leadership.
  

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Science Business Accounting Finance or a related analytical field.
  
• At least six years of relevant program finance financial analysis or program controls experience.
  
• Experience supporting program finance within the defense aerospace or government contracting industry.
  
• Demonstrated knowledge of Earned Value Management concepts reporting and processes.
  
• Experience using Cobra and SAP.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office particularly Excel.
  
• Experience with forecasting variance analysis financial planning and Estimate at Completion development.
  
• Working knowledge of risk management financial management work breakdown structures change management cost estimating configuration management operations procurement and system surveillance.
  
• Familiarity with Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations ANSI/EIA-748 the EVM Implementation Guide and NDIA intent guides.
  
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to prioritize multiple competing demands.
  
• Effective written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
  
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
  
• U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain a U.S. Secret security clearance.
  
• Ability to travel occasionally.
  
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.
  

• MBA or CPA.
  
• PMP EVMP or a similar professional certification.
  
• Experience managing the financials for a highly visible program.
  
• Experience participating in a leadership development program.
  
• Knowledge of government contracts funding profiles sales outlooks and variance analysis.
  
• Experience supporting CPAF CPFF T&M FFP or similar contract types.
  
• Experience coaching or mentoring junior finance professionals.
  

The anticipated base salary range for this New Jersey position is $100000$164000 annually.

This range is not a guarantee of compensation. The final offer may vary based on relevant experience qualifications skills and other job-related factors. This position is not eligible for commission bonus compensation or overtime.

The client offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

• Health and disability insurance
  
• 401(k) match
  
• Flexible spending accounts
  
• Employee assistance program
  
• Education assistance
  
• Parental leave
  
• Paid time off
  
• Company-paid holidays
  
• Relocation assistance
  

Specific programs and options may vary based on date of hire schedule type and any applicable collective bargaining agreements.

This position is based on-site in Camden New Jersey and is not available on a remote or hybrid basis.

Employees follow a 9/80 schedule working 80 hours across nine workdays during each two-week period and receiving every other Friday off.