Financial Analyst - Level 3

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No
## Description

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.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Financial Analyst – Level 3 in Linthicum, MD, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

As a Financial Analyst, you will support the Financial Planning & Reporting organization. The Analyst will be responsible for the consolidation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and forecasting; coordination of monthly variance analysis, consolidation and review of annual operating plans; and coordinating monthly balance sheet reviews and analysis.  The Analyst will prepare and review sector deliverables and support critical financial reporting deadlines.

This position offers unique proximity to Division and Business Unit leadership. This position will support our Multi Domain Operations Division FP&A Group.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

In this job, you will:

- Conducts variance analysis throughout the year and provides recommendations to leadership for areas of strategic focus
- Provides administrative support including but not limited to preparing journal entries and intercompany cost transfers
- Interface with the program managers, functional management and business managers to provide financial support and analysis
- 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
- 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/DSO metrics reporting and analysis
- AR billed/unbilled reviews and status
- SOX activities
- Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of business management, finance, operations or accounting experience – OR – Master’s degree with 3 years of business management, finance, operations or accounting experience.
- No clearance required to start
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Experience preparing financial data and performing financial analysis

Preferred Qualifications:

- Experience briefing complex financial performance, analyses and concepts to executive leadership
- Experience with project management software (COBRA), SAP Management Project Systems Module and IBM Business Analytics (Cognos)
- Aerospace and Defense industry experience

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

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Primary Level Salary Range: $89,900.00 - $134,900.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.