Financial Analyst (2026 Early Career)

Responsibilities As an Early Career Financial Analyst, you will support the financial operations of AA contracts through a combination of transactional work, data analysis, and cross-functional collaboration This is an excellent entry point into aerospace & defense program finance You’ll work closely with senior analysts and program managers to ensure accurate cost tracking, timely reporting to the U.S. government, and clean month‑end close processes You’ll be trained on the nuances of federal contracting, cost accounting standards, and program controls tooling as you grow into more strategic responsibilities Support month‑end close activities including cost validation, accrual analysis, and variance review Perform cost reclassifications to ensure expenses are charged to the correct contract, work package, and cost element Review and correct timecard allocations in collaboration with program managers and employees Conduct basic data analysis and reconciliation across financial systems to identify and resolve discrepancies Assist with contract budget baseline maintenance, including updating work breakdown structures and tracking changes Support billing and revenue recognition processes by reconciling costs to invoices and tracking unbilled accounts receivable Partner with program managers, engineering leads, and supply chain teams to gather cost estimates and validate actuals Build recurring financial reports and dashboards in Excel, Anaplan, and Foundry to automate recurring program financial deliverables Learn and apply Earned Value Management (EVM) principles, Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements over time Benefits Full Family Health Coverage 16 Weeks Paid Parental Leave for All Caregivers Family Planning & Support Incentivized Time Off Mental Health Resources Financial Planning Unlimited Provisions Professional Development Requirements Must be a U.S. citizen and be eligible to apply for and maintain a U.S. security clearance. 0–2 years of experience in finance, accounting, or a related analytical role (internships and co‑ops count). Demonstrated ability to operate independently in a fast‑paced, ambiguous environment. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, written, and verbal communication skills. Strong Excel modeling skills and comfort working with large datasets. Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience). Internship or coursework exposure to government contracting, cost accounting, or aerospace & defense. Exposure to data visualization or business intelligence tools (Tableau, Power BI, Looker, etc.). Interest in contributing to aerospace & defense industry. Basic SQL or Python skills for data manipulation (nice to have, not required). Understanding of manufacturing or engineering cost structures. #J-18808-Ljbffr Anduril Industries