Manager, Financial Planning & Analysis

Date Posted: 2026-10-01 Country: United States of America Location: US-MA-REMOTE Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access certain necessary systems. Security Clearance Type: None/Not Required Security Clearance Status: Not Required At RTX, the world largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense. RTX has an exciting opportunity for a Manager, Financial Planning and Analysis (P4 level) to join the Enterprise Services (ES) Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) team, supporting the Digital Services Organization. This position plays a pivotal role in delivering strategic financial insights, strengthening cost management discipline, and driving improvements in enterprise-wide digital transformation initiatives. This role requires advanced knowledge of financial systems, strong business acumen, and the ability to influence operational partners through clear, data-driven analysis. The ideal candidate will work independently, coach junior team members, and support efforts to modernize reporting and forecasting capabilities. What You Will Do: Serve as a lead financial analyst within the ES Digital portfolio, managing overhead cost center expenses (FTEs, software, hardware, contractor labor, etc.) across multiple service lines. Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual forecasting and planning activities, ensuring compliance with government accounting regulations (CAS/FAR) and alignment with AOP and Long-Range Plan (LRP) targets. Develop and maintain financial models, variance analyses, and performance dashboards to inform business decisions and resource allocations. Prepare, manage, and reconcile pre-paid and accrual journal entries related to overhead expenses, ensuring accuracy and timely closeout in accordance with GAAP and internal policy. Partner directly with ES functional leadership to understand financial drivers, evaluate trade-offs, and present insights that guide strategic execution. Analyze infrastructure cost allocations and support transformation initiatives that optimize cost structures across digital programs. Prepare and present executive-level financial briefings summarizing key performance drivers, risks, and recommendations; translate complex financial data into clear leadership narratives. Contribute to the development of goals, operational plans, and budgets across the discipline, with visible impact on broader organizational outcomes. Coach, review, and work with other finance professionals; serve as a technical and professional resource for lower-level analysts on the team. Drive process improvements and reporting enhancements — including Power BI and automated financial workflows — increasing forecast accuracy, transparency, and operational efficiency. Responsible for identifying and implementing moderate to significant improvements in processes, systems, and reporting tools to enhance overall team performance. Influence policies, practices, and procedures within and outside the finance function at an operational level Manage and support internal and external audits; ensure adherence to internal controls and disclosure requirements. Ensure compliance with government accounting regulations (CAS/FAR) and disclosure statement obligations across all financial activities. Communicate and coordinate with parties within and outside the organization - including customers, vendors, and cross-functional stakeholders - on financial governance matters. Qualifications You Must Have: Typically requires a University Degree or equivalent finance or accounting experience including FP&A, overhead budgeting, or project support, and minimum 8 years prior relevant experience, or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 5 years experience Demonstrated subject-matter expertise in FP&A with a track record of operating independently and delivering results with minimal oversight. Advanced Excel, data modeling, and financial systems experience (SAP, AO, PRISM, APEX, Power BI). Experience with large data sets and data manipulation techniques, including budgeting, forecasting, actuals monitoring, and variance analysis. Experience with government compliance requirements (CAS/FAR) and disclosure statement governance. Proven ability to coach and develop lower-level finance professionals; experience reviewing and delegating work effectively. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; demonstrated experience presenting financial insights to executive and cross-functional stakeholders. Ability to meet critical deadlines and drive process improvements in a complex, matrixed environment. Qualifications We Prefer: Experience supporting Digital Technology, Applications, or Infrastructure portfolios in a large, regulated enterprise environment. Familiarity with cost center management, cross-charging, and labor planning in a matrixed organization. Prior exposure to financial transformation initiatives and reporting modernization efforts. Comfortable making decisions with imperfect information in a fast-paced, geographically dispersed team environment. Demonstrated drive for leading process change and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve forecast accuracy and reporting quality. Inquisitive with strong analytical and mathematical skills; organized with emphasis on tracking multiple concurrent workstreams and revisions. Experience with intercompany cost allocation, shared services cost models, or government-compliant disclosure structures. What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes: Medical, dental, and vision insurance Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option Tuition reimbursement program Student Loan Repayment Program Life insurance and disability coverage Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits Bright Horizons, child and elder care services Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program And more! Please consider the following role type definitions as you apply for this role: Remote: This position is currently designated as remote. However, the successful candidate will be required to work from one of the 50 U.S. states (excluding U.S. Territories). Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed As part of our commitment to maintaining a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend select steps of the interview process in-person at one of our office locations, regardless of whether the role is designated as on-site, hybrid or remote. The salary range for this role is 107,500 USD - 204,500 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills.Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement.Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance.This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply.RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. 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