Analyst III – Financial Planning & Analysis

at  BAE Systems

REQUIRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• BS/BA in a related field plus 4 or more years related experience.
• Each higher-level degree, i.e., Master’s Degree or Ph.D., may substitute for two years of experience. Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education. Degree must be from a university, college, or school which is accredited by an agency recognized by the US Secretary of Education, US Department of Education.
• Broad training in a related field usually acquired through graduate level education or work-related experience.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, & SKILLS

• Working knowledge of the following areas: finance, accounting, business and economic principles and practices, financial modeling, and Excel spreadsheets.

• Financial Planning and Analysis business partner supporting Engineering, Science and Analysis within the Strategic Capabilities Units.
• Lead the development of indirect budgets and provide detailed analyses to support customers and FP&A management, utilizing KPIs, financial reporting tools, and standardized reporting packages.
• Review and present monthly financial results and provide summative analysis with recommendations to management and core business partners in a timely manner.
• Keen attention to detail and being alert to business changes and their impact(s) to budgets, indirect rates and current and future financial performance.
• Drive efficiencies into reporting and process automation through advanced knowledge of financial parameters and ability to synthesize key data.
• Access and retrieve information and data from various systems and reporting tools. Collaborate cross functionally to develop improvements to systems, automate process flows and provide reports to facilitate distribution of actionable data.
• Ability to handle sensitive and proprietary information in a confidential manner.
• Participate in and lead meetings with the business, Defense Contract Management Agency (DCMA) and Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) in support of the Forward Pricing Rate Proposal and related audits.
• Drive standardization of process flow and documentation within the finance function, including support for audit reviews.
• Partner with Finance and core business partners through training and communication to increase the financial acumen across the enterprise.
• Maintain a regular and predictable work schedule.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships within the department, the Strategic Business Units, Strategic Capabilities Units and the Company. Interact appropriately with others in order to maintain a positive and productive work environment.
• Perform other duties as necessary.
  On-Site Work Environment: This position requires regular in-person engagement by working on-site three or more days each normally scheduled week in the primary work location. Travel and local commute between company campuses and other possible non-company locations may be required.