Posted:
3/26/2026, 12:38:33 AM
Location(s):
Virginia, United States ⋅ McLean, Virginia, United States
Experience Level(s):
Expert or higher ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior
Field(s):
Finance & Banking
Workplace Type:
On-site
Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, you’ll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future.
Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Financial Analyst/ Principal Financial Analyst to support the division financial planning/reporting manager in the Weapons Systems Division. This position reports to the Division Financial Planning Manager and serves a key analyst role for the division. The preferred location is located in McLean, Virginia.
Roles and responsibilities of the Financial/ Principal Financial Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following:
Financial planning, reporting, and analysis
Annual Operating Plan (AOP) duties
Ensure Revenue Recognition (C-901) population completeness as well as perform division reviews
Element of Cost and Headcount forecasting
Review of intercompany and subk suspense for monthly reporting
SOX activities
Other ad hoc assignments as required
Strong excel skills
The candidate should be well organized, schedule-driven, and have the ability to multi-task while meeting tight deadlines. This position also requires excellent communication skills, as frequent interaction with senior Division, Sector, and BU/OU finance leadership teams as well as other support staff functions is necessary. We are looking for a highly motivated team player to join our dynamic, fast-paced financial planning and reporting organization.
Basic Qualifications:
Financial Analyst:
Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years of related experience preparing financial data and performing analysis.
Will also consider:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 3 years of professional experience
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 0 years of related professional experience
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
Must be able to work onsite in Mclean, VA
Principal Financial Analyst:
Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of related experience preparing financial data and performing analysis.
Will also consider:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 5 years of professional experience
Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 3 years of related professional experience
Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills
Must be able to work onsite
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience preparing and presenting complex financial analysis to varying levels of management
Experience with Hyperion Planning, HFM, Access databases, and intermediate/advanced Excel skills
Experience with variance reporting using the following reporting tools (or similar):
SAP
Business Warehouse (BW)
Precision/Cognos
Website: https://northropgrumman.com/
Headquarter Location: Falls Church, Virginia, United States
Employee Count: 10001+
Year Founded: 1994
IPO Status: Public
Last Funding Type: Grant
Industries: Data Integration ⋅ Manufacturing ⋅ Remote Sensing ⋅ Security ⋅ Software