Senior Financial Analyst

Job Description
The selected candidate will be responsible for filling the role of Sr Program Financial Analyst supporting Intercontinental Biolistic Missile (ICBM) project in Layton, UT.

• Monitors and reports costs and schedules for contracts; participate in the planning, tracking, forecasting, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size, complexity, and level of risk.

• The candidate must have good communication skills as the position will have significant interaction with Finance Manager, Project Managers, Program Directors, and many other functional organizations.

• Ability to assembling financial data for inclusion in contract closeout/review, EACs, forecasting, and variance explanations.

• Develop cost and financial reports to support government contract and internal business reporting requirements

• Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Program Start-Up, Program Maintenance, Program Close-Out, Performance Analysis, Time and Labor Recording, Reporting, and Analysis, Subcontractor Maintenance, Monthly Financial Close, Customer Reporting, Problem Resolution and Pricing

• Interface with Program Management and Finance in the development of Annual Plans and Quarterly Forecasts including risk and opportunity analysis for consolidation in Business Area and Sector strategic planning

• Assisting Program Management in identifying potential issues and/or cost efficiencies and developing plans to resolve issues or implement efficiency improvements.

• A broad knowledge of accounting, billing, and finance would greatly benefit the performance of these duties.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelors degree in finance, business admin, or related major plus 4 years of experience or Masters and 2 years of experience
• Computer competency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel and PowerPoint

• Problem solving and in depth research and analytical skills; must be detail oriented with meticulous record-keeping skills

• Good interpersonal and communication skills used to interface with program management, financial analysts and the customer

• Effective communication including written, verbal, non-verbal, and using remote audio/video communication software

• Ability to perform under minimal direct guidance and achieve job objectives with a significant degree of independence and manage a variety of tasks

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Understanding of billing systems and account receivable

• Proficiency in Excel, CostPoint, Cognos, and Hyperion

• Basic knowledge of defense contracting regulatory environment (FAR and CAS)

• Experience with relevant applications in a defense environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $75254 - $127930

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems, Inc.
BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.