Financial Analyst – Level 5

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: No

Description

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Financial Analyst – Level 5 located in Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.

   

Our Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in key financial activities, including monthly consolidations, variance analyses, forecast updates, and development of the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP. You will leverage advanced tools (e.g., Costpoint, Excel, PowerPoint) while collaborating with stakeholders across Launch Systems (LS), the Launch and Exploration Division (LED), and Space Sector Operations and Business Management. You will also identify improvement opportunities, address gaps in financial systems or models, and support standardized processes by presenting clear financial insights and recommendations to management.

This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.

Your Role and Impact:

• Model and reinforce adherence to company values and ethics in all activities
• Serve as the FP&A Manager’s and BU CFO’s primary support, acting as FP&A second-in-command
• Lead the monthly financial forecasting process, consolidating OU/BU inputs and providing analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cash
• Track and analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and the LRSP, and present forecasts, variance analysis, and insights to LS leadership
• Communicate financial status, key metrics, and deliverables to leadership and customers while driving improvements to common financial processes, documentation, and forecasting methodologies
• Balance multiple priorities while providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development support to junior analysts and broader FP&A team members
• Other duties as assigned

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Finance, with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Business Management or Finance, with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience   
• No clearance required to start
• Experience with MS Office Suite, specifically MS Excel
• Experience with financial forecasting

 Preferred Qualifications:  

• Experience using Cognos TM1, Cognos Reports and Costpoint/SAP
• Operational knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and business environments
• History of involvement delivering presentations to senior management, covering both technical and operational topics
• Prior experience in the aerospace and defense industry
• Experience with managing and analyzing data under strict deadlines

Soft Skills:

• Attention to detail and critical eye for accuracy
• Leadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
• Strong analysis and critical thinking skills

Curious about all the exciting developments with the Northrop Grumman Space Sector? Click the link below:

https://www.northropgrumman.com/space

Primary Level Salary Range: $126,400.00 - $189,600.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.