Program Financial Analyst II

Job Description
BAE is seeking a Program Financial Analyst II to join the Program Finance team for the Phoenix, AZ Protection Systems.

Responsibilities:

• Serve as the financial business partner for several key programs
• Assist the program manager and team with developing program baselines
• Monitor performance
• Investigate root causes of program performance variances
• Assist program managers in development of corrective action plans to address
• Mitigate program variances
• Provide financial decision support to key stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 4 years of experience or equivalent education/experience
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Basic knowledge of defense contracting regulatory environment (DFARS and CAS)
• An affinity for investigating and solving complex financial problems
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Problem solving and in depth research and analytical skills
• Ability to work limited overtime (days, evenings, weekends) to meet business needs
• Ability to work cooperatively across multiple Finance and non-Finance functions

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Experience spanning both financial analysis and accounting
• Experience in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment a plus
• DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge a plus
• Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience a plus

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $60076 - $102130

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 Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.

Salary : $60,076 - $102,130