Job Description

Job Description

BAE Systems is seeking a Financial Analyst II to join the Program Finance team for the CMS Platforms & Services Sustainment and International business.  
You will be supporting the Sustainment Programs within the CMS portfolio.  
You will serve as the financial business partner for several key programs, assisting the program manager and program teams with developing program baselines, monitoring performance, investigating root causes of program performance variances, assisting program managers in development of corrective action plans to address and mitigate program variances.  
You will 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. 
• Work independently as well as in a cross-functional team environment
• 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
• Handle 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 Skills and Education

• Bachelor's Degree (Finance, Accounting, or related field) with 2+ years experience or equivalent education/experience
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical skills
• Microsoft Office including Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint experience
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Problem solving and in depth research and analytical skills
• Ability to work cooperatively across multiple Finance and non-Finance functions

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services Posting

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 naval 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.

Preferred Skills and Education

• Experience spanning both financial analysis and accounting
• Experience in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment
• Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience
• Knowledge of defense contracting regulatory environment (DFARS and CAS)
• Affinity for investigating and solving complex financial problems 

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 2 years work experience or equivalent experience