Program Financial Analyst II

Job Description
Our Combat Mission Systems Finance team is seeking a Program Financial Analyst II to support the Launching Systems Canister program. This is a hybrid role based out of our Aberdeen, SD facility, working in close collaboration with program management and finance teams. Key job responsibilities will include the following, but other duties may be assigned:

• Contract Review and Setup: Review contract awards and modifications to establish cost collection setups; collaborate with program management to develop cost files and contract baselines.
• Financial Planning: Develop financial forecasts, analyze Estimates at Completion (EAC), and monitor program risks and opportunities.
• Analysis & Reporting: Manage and report on orders, sales, margins, cash flow, and balance sheets. Deliver weekly, monthly, and quarterly financial results and forecasts to management.
• Billing: Support progress billings, monitor collections and supplier advances, and forecast cash requirements.
• Budget Management: Update financial budgets and forecasts, providing detailed variance explanations as required.
• Operational Support: Execute month-end financial reporting, advise program managers on plan and schedule trends, and lead project closeout activities.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or related majors OR 4 years of relevant experience
• Hands-on experience with data analysis, record keeping, and customer-facing role
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, must have proven Excel experience
• Core competencies: detail oriented, strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to manage multiple priorities, self-motivated, and sound decision making

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Earned Value Management knowledge, understanding of billing systems, or experience with Oracle / Hyperion
• Basic knowledge of defense contracting regulatory environment (FAR and CAS)
• Experience with relevant applications in a defense environment

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $55150 - $93755

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 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.

Salary : $55,150 - $93,755