Financial Planning Analyst

About the Role

The Global Sensors & Mission Systems (GSMS) SSBU within Air and Space Defense Systems (ASDS) has an opportunity for an entry-level Financial Planning Analyst (P1). This role supports high-visibility defense programs and offers development in financial analysis and program controls.

Location: US-MA-WOBURN-WB2 ~ 225 Presidential Way ~ GODDARD BLDG

Role Type: Hybrid

Security Clearance: None/Not Required

Key Responsibilities

• Support development and maintenance of weekly and monthly sales forecasts, ensuring alignment with program financial objectives.
• Assist in Annual Operating Plan (AOP) creation and updates, including data consolidation, analysis, and reporting.
• Perform weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance analysis, identifying key cost, schedule, and performance drivers.
• Contribute to Estimate at Completion (EAC) development and updates, ensuring forecasts reflect current program status and risks.
• Analyze program financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities and communicate insights to program leadership.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Program Management, Engineering, Finance, Supply Chain) to support accurate financial tracking and execution.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting in support of program reviews, leadership requests, and strategic decisions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts by enhancing forecasting processes, reporting tools, and data accuracy.

What You Will Learn

• Gain hands-on experience in program financial management within a defense environment.
• Develop understanding of forecasting methodologies, including weekly/monthly sales forecasts and AOP development.
• Strengthen skills in data analysis, financial modeling, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel and enterprise financial systems).
• Understand how to support and operate within a cross-functional program team.
• Gain exposure to defense industry financial practices, including cost controls, program reviews, and compliance requirements.
• Improve business communication skills, including presenting financial data, risks, and recommendations.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Mathematics obtained by start date.
• Experience with financial reporting, data analysis, forecasting, and/or process improvement.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, conditional formatting, and/or data visualization).

Experience may be obtained through on-the-job experience, research, coursework, or projects.

Qualifications We Prefer

• Analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Knowledge of SAP software, SAP Business Warehouse, or equivalent systems.

Additional Information

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Salary range: 62,900 USD - 119,700 USD.
• Eligible for benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays.
• May be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs.