**Job Description**

BAE is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team for the York CAS segment of the Platforms & Services Protection Systems business in Phoenix, Arizona.

Serve as the financial business partner for several key programs,

Assist the program manager and program teams with developing program baselines,

Monitor performance, investigating root causes of program performance variances,

Assist program managers in development of corrective action plans to address and 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.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

+ Provides tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity.

+ Utilizes strong communication skills to interface with Program Management Organization (PMO) team and others including; project managers, technical staff, subcontractors and customers in support of PMO activities

+ Responsible project start-up and close-out as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program.

+ Supports project execution by performing financial analysis and other program support related to the technical and business resources needed to achieve program objectives; includes pre- and post-award project activities from inception through closeout

+ Develops and reviews financial data for inclusion in cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts and variance explanations.

+ Participate in program and project reviews.

+ Ensures compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, CAS, estimating systems and disclosure statements as well as interprets changes to understand impact on programs.

**Required Education, Experience, & Skills**

+ Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 4 years of experience

+ Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint experience

+ Working knowledge of developing program baselines

+ Working knowledge of defense contracting regulatory environment (DFAR/FAR and CAS)

+ Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment

+ Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

+ 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

+ DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge

+ Basic concepts of working capital

+ Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience

+ Possess an affinity for investigating and solving complex financial problems

**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.

**Financial Analyst II**

**111329BR**

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