Job Description

The BAE Systems Finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers. BAE Systems is committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to opportunities to enhance their career.

The Space Systems (S2) Product Line, within the C4ISR Business Area, is seeking a highly motivated
Principal Financial Analyst to join our dynamic Finance team. The S2 portfolio consists of ~100 active contracts of multiple program types. The successful candidate will be a full business partner with a portfolio of Space Systems programs. Contracts supported may range in size from less than $2M to over $150M, have varying levels of complexity and may be either production or development.

This role will be primarily on-site in our Manassas, VA facility.

The successful candidate’s responsibilities will include:

Oversight of the financial execution of multiple programs
Supporting weekly, monthly and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally and ensuring on time and accurate financial reporting
Financial Planning, in Hyperion for Quarterly and Integrated Business Plan (IBP) updates
Developing program plans and performance measurement reports, which satisfy company and customer requirements for program status and cost collection
Supporting the financial aspects of Internal Baseline Reviews and Monthly/Quarterly Program Management Meetings
Utilizing EVMS tools to monitor program cost and schedule performance
Developing time phased expenditure plans, monitoring program spending against the plan and current forecasts
Preparing variance analysis and identify potential corrective actions
Identifying program risks and opportunities and working with Program Team to develop mitigation plans to minimize risk and capitalize on opportunities
Collaborating with the Program Manager and Program Leadership Team to provide sound business council and guidance
Analyzing program status and prepare data to provide up-to-date Estimates To Complete (ETC) and Estimates At Completion (EAC)
Analyzing historical program performance data to develop cost and schedule estimates in response to requests for proposal submissions
Collaborating with Accounting, Pricing, Government Compliance, Earned Value Management Team, Financial Planning and Functional Teams
Interfacing with internal and external customers
Supporting audits and tax reporting
Preparing Royalty payment requests
Assisting with special projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Performs other duties and responsibilities as required

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

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. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.

Required Skills and Education

Required Education:

Bachelor Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline plus 8 years of relevant experience.

Required Skills:

Recent experience in the Defense Industry
Recent Program Controls experience working with various contract types
Working knowledge of Earned Value Management
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Effective communications skills
Ability to communicate and present financial data to various functions and varying levels of Management
Able to develop presentation material
Experience with Financial Planning and Forecasting

Preferred Skills and Education

Preferred Skills:

Proficient in Cobra
Proficient in Oracle ERP
Proficient in Hyperion
General Ledger Accounting Experience
Proposal/Pricing experience
Skilled in implementing effective processes and controls
Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, time-sensitive environment

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 6 years work experience or equivalent experience