Financial Analyst

Overview

FINANCIAL ANALYST (M&P-2026-25491):

Bowhead is seeking a Financial Analyst to join us in Plano, TX as part of the Manufacturing & Products (M&P) team. The Financial Analyst, Manufacturing (FP&A) will report directly to the Business Finance Manager. The Financial Analyst, Manufacturing is responsible for providing critical operational and financial support to the VP of Manufacturing & Products (M&P) Business Unit. This highly visible role will be responsible for supporting day-to-day business, collaborating with the M&P Operation's team and Support Services, as well as driving best-in-class improvements in process and analytical capabilities. The Financial Analyst, Manufacturing will maintain detailed records supporting financial forecasts used in the rate and budget area, respond to rate and budget questions, and provide explanations to ensure management understanding. The Financial Analyst, Manufacturing must ensure compliance with internal procedures as well as DFAR/FAR government regulations. They will participate in audits and interface with government auditors to ensure understanding of financial data, methodology, and applicability under appropriate government regulations. The Financial Analyst, Manufacturing will understand key business drivers and create analyses that support effective decision making within the M&P Bowhead companies of UIC Government Services.

Hybrid work schedule will be considered for all candidates after training period is over. Reporting to a Bowhead office is also available.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial results, including operating performance trends, actual vs. forecast, and key metrics.

• Working closely with the VP of M&P to manage and track costs and budgets regarding Contract activity and Business Unit indirect costs.

• Driving the Business Unit's planning and forecasting process on a monthly and annual basis to ensure accuracy in forecasts, working closely with the VP of M&P.

• Will prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual variance analyses and be called upon to provide value-added insight into bid/budget/forecast vs. actuals.

• Participating in annual FY budgeting/forecasting and short & long term planning using Deltek's Cobra and Costpoint Planning.

• Preparing ad-hoc analysis and participating in cross-functional projects to support Operational and Corporate management needs.

• Supporting Supply Chain to understand key drivers of variances, risks and opportunities to financial plans, and forecast.

• Monitoring and developing new performance indicators, highlighting trends, and analyzing causes of unexpected variances.

• Tracking expenses versus budget, analyzing fluctuations, and identifying shortfalls, and cost savings opportunities on a monthly basis using accounting system data (Costpoint) via business intelligence tool (Qlik).

• Reporting to VP and Corporate Finance on trends and forecast changes from budget in a timely manner.

• Assisting in the development of the operating strategic plan.

• Developing financial models and analyses to support strategic network initiatives.

• Creating pricing files for bids and orders in the M&P Business Unit.

• Support business practices of the M&P Business Unit Quality Management System as required.

• Other projects/duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Finance and/or Accounting or Business is required.

• We are open to hiring at multiple levels:

• Financial Analyst 1 requires 0-2 years professional experience progressive experience in corporate finance, ideally with Supply Chain, plant finance, or Cost Accounting experience.

• Financial Analyst 2 requires 2-5 years of progressive experience in corporate finance, ideally with Supply Chain, plant finance, or Cost Accounting experience.

• Target salary is commensurate with experience

• Technical/Working knowledge of MS Office Programs such as: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Technical knowledge of Qlik, Costpoint, or other ERP Systems is also required.

• Familiarity with emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools and automation solutions, is highly desirable. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to evaluate, adopt, and implement technology-driven efficiencies.

• Qualified candidates must be results driven, well organized, and must possess a high degree of personal initiative.

• Must have the ability to work with strong attention to detail and organizational skills in a fast pace work environment.

• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills as this position will interact daily with various levels of employees from front line labor to Executive leadership.

• Must have demonstrable ability to analyze and validate data comparison to provide insight on analytical findings, driving results in a collaborative cross-functional environment.

• Government contracting experience highly preferred.

• Experience with Government manufacturing contracts from accounting or financial analyst perspective is highly preferred.

• Experience with Costpoint Materials module highly preferred.

SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENTS: There are currently no Security Clearance requirements for this position; however, candidates must be able to successfully pass a background check and be clearable up to the secret level. Due to the location of this work, US Citizenship is required. Bowhead reserves the right to change this requirement if necessitated by business needs or contractual obligations.

Physical Demands:

• Must be able to lift up to 15 to 25 pounds

• Must be able to stand and walk for prolonged amounts of time

• Must be able to twist, bend and squat periodically

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Applicants may be subject to a pre-employment drug & alcohol screening and/or random drug screen, and must follow UIC's Non-DOT Drug & Alcohol Testing Program requirements. If the position requires, an applicant must pass a pre-employment criminal background history check. All post-secondary education listed on the applicant's resume/application may be subject to verification.

Where driving may be required or where a rental car must be obtained for business travel purposes, applicants must have a valid driver license for this position and will be subject to verification. In addition, the applicant must pass an in-house, online, driving course to be authorized to drive for company purposes.

UIC is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, age, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics EOE/D/V. In furtherance, pursuant to The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act 43 U.S.C. Sec. 1601 et seq., and federal contractual requirements, UIC and its subsidiaries may legally grant certain preference in employment opportunities to UIC Shareholders and their Descendants, based on the provisions contained within The Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act. Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. Please view Equal Employment Opportunity postershere ( .

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The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

UIC Government Services (UICGS / Bowhead) provides innovative business solutions to federal and commercial customers in the areas of engineering, maintenance services, information technology, program support, logistics/base support, and procurement. Collectively, the fast-growing Bowhead Family of Companies offers a breadth of services which are performed with a focus on quality results. Headquartered in Springfield, VA, we are a fast-growing, multi-million-dollar company recognized as a top Alaska Native Corporation providing services across the Department of Defense and many federal agencies. Bowhead offers competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment, short/long-term disability, and 401(k) retirement plans as well as a paid time off programs for eligible full-time employees. Eligible part-time employees are able to participate in the 401(k) retirement plans and state or contract required paid time off programs.

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ID 2026-25491

Category Accounting/Finance

Location : Location US-TX-Plano

Minimum Clearance Required N/A

Travel Requirement N/A