Financial Analyst, Entry Level

About the Role

The Financial Analyst will provide direct support for all Financial Planning and Analysis efforts assigned by the Dir - Finance Operations, including financial and data analysis, forecasting, job costing, and pricing. These tasks will be performed in support of an existing team of experienced analysts, expanding the team’s reach and for future growth from this position. This is an entry-level position.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide reporting to support the continuous update of BU segment profit and loss, orders, and invoicing forecasts in conjunction with the Program Managers and Operations for all backlogged and pipeline programs.
• Develop basis-of-estimates (BOEs) and pricing files for inclusion in proposals.
• Partner with Program Management to establish estimates at complete (EACs) for each awarded contract, based on either pricing files or established job history.
• Provide timely and actionable data to Program Managers to ensure programs remain on-track.
• Support accurate reporting of actual revenue, contribution/gross margin, COS, and B/S.
• Analyze and articulate variances for plan/forecast vs actual.
• Performs other functions as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Finance and/or Accounting required.
• Developed financial acumen through college-level courses and/or internships.
• Superior attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Familiar with, or can quickly become familiar with, the company’s operations and strategy.
• Takes a proactive approach, is energetic, and works with a sense of urgency.
• U.S. Persons
• Must have strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to communicate with all levels within the organization.