Principal Financial Analyst

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Maryland, United States

Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Finance & Banking

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time

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.

At the heart of Defining Possible is our commitment to missions. In rapidly changing global security environments, Northrop Grumman brings informed insights and software-secure technology to enable strategic planning. We’re looking for innovators who can help us keep building on our wide portfolio of secure, affordable, integrated, and multi-domain systems and technologies that fuel those missions. By joining in our shared mission, we’ll support yours of expanding your personal network and developing skills, whether you are new to the field, or an industry thought leader. At Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the resources, support, and team to do some of the best work of your career.

We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Financial Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD. This position may be staffed as  a Hybrid role from Linthicum, MD. This position offers the 9/80 schedule.

What You’ll Get to Do:

The Principal Financial Analyst  will support the Sector Financial Planning & Reporting Organization, Mission Systems Europe Division

The Financial Analyst will be responsible for the consolidation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and forecasting; providing guidance on EAC and revenue recognition policies/procedures; coordination of monthly variance analysis, consolidation and review of annual operating plans; and coordinating monthly unbilled AR reviews. 

Additional roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Division lead for cash and balance sheet activities.
  • Monthly/quarterly forecasting, reporting, and analysis to include Income Statement and Balance Sheet activities
  • Annual Operating Plan (AOP) preparation and coordination
  • Reserve tracking and analysis
  • AR/DSR metrics reporting and analysis
  • AR billed/unbilled reviews and status
  • Various month-end entries related to NCR, RWA reclass, forward loss/reserve entries, etc.
  • CQ2 reporting
  • SOX activities
  • Support to quarterly EAC reviews/process as well as PPA processing
  • Other ad hoc duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 6 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree as described with 4 years of related professional experience
  •  Will consider 10 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
  • Experience with the following reporting tools: SAP/Business Warehouse.
  • The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time.
  • US Citizenship is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with Cognos, Hyperion Planning, HFM, Access databases, and advanced Excel
  • Ability to interface with multiple disciplines and varying levels of management
  • Strong understanding of government accounting

What We Can Offer You

Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success of our people and our company. Northrop Grumman benefits give you the flexibility and control to choose the benefits that make the most sense for you and your family.

Your benefits will include the following: Health Plan, Savings Plan, Paid Time Off and Additional Benefits including Education Assistance, Training and Development, 9/80 Work Schedule (where available), and much more!

Salary Range: $84,600.00 - $127,000.00

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.

Employees may be eligible for 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 committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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/AA 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.