Senior Principal Financial Analyst

Senior Principal Financial Analyst

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Northrop Grumman Mission Systems is a trusted provider of mission-enabling solutions for global security. We have a wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies. Our differentiated battle management and cyber solutions deliver timely, mission-enabling information and provide superior situational awareness and understanding to protect the U.S. and its global allies.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Senior Principal Financial Analyst based out of either San Diego, CA or Linthicum, MD. This is an onsite position that offers the 9/80 schedule.

This Senior Principal Financial Analyst will support the Navigation, Intelligence, & Connectivity Division Financial Planning & Reporting team. This professional will be responsible for the consolidation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and forecasting; providing guidance on EAC and revenue recognition policies/procedures; coordination of monthly variance analysis, consolidation and review of annual operating plans; and coordinating monthly unbilled AR reviews. Quarterly, this role will lead the preparation and review of sector deliverables such as Schedule 15, Product/Service, and others. This position offers unique proximity to Division and Business Unit leadership.

Roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Conducts variance analysis throughout the year and provides recommendations to BU leadership for areas of strategic focus
• Ensures planned and actual overhead expenditures meet the financial goals and objectives of the organization while also complying with corporate guidance and federal regulations
• Provides administrative support including but not limited to processing journal entries, intercompany cost transfers, and accounts payable support.
• Interface with the program managers, functional management and business managers to provide financial support and analysis to meet the Business Units profitability goals
• Fosters an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at all levels
• Encourages a fast?paced mindset (Acts with Speed) and seeks ways to simplify budgeting, improve data accuracy, and shorten cycle times.
• Division lead for cash and balance sheet activities.
• Monthly/quarterly forecasting, reporting, and analysis to include Income Statement and Balance Sheet activities
• Annual Operating Plan (AOP) preparation and coordination
• Reserve tracking and analysis
• AR/DSR metrics reporting and analysis
• AR billed/unbilled reviews and status
• Various month-end entries related to NCR, RWA reclass, forward loss/reserve entries, etc.
• CQ2 reporting
• SOX activities
• Support to quarterly EAC reviews/process as well as PPA processing
• Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 8 years of related experience, or Master's Degree as described with 6 years of related professional experience
• Will consider 12 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement.
• Experience preparing financial data and performing financial analysis
• Strong understanding of government accounting
• Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Experience with the following reporting tools: SAP, Cognos
• The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
• US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Hyperion Planning, HFM, Access databases, and advanced Excel
• Ability to interface with multiple disciplines and varying levels of management
• Experience with Tableau, Power BI and Advanced Microsoft Excel Skills
• Experience with Aerospace & Defense rates and budgets.
• Strong understanding of government accounting

What We Can Offer You:

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!