Job Description

Job Description

The finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day to day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work. 

This role is for a Project Finance Lead analyst supporting the F-22 and Low Band program family of the Advanced Electronic Warfare Solutions (AEWS) Product Line.

This role will be conducted in a hybrid remote format, with the individual splitting their time working at our Canal Street facility, and remotely.  To be considered for this opportunity, applicants must either currently reside within a reasonable daily commute of our Canal St site in Nashua, NH, or be willing to relocate to the area at their own expense.

Responsibilities for this position include:

• Providing analytical finance support to our customer’s programs; which includes financial monitoring and reporting, forecasting, cost estimating and establishing executable budgets; while maintaining compliance with established business standards, and accounting principles.

• Additionally, ensuring accurate and timely reporting of Financial data to the Program team and BAE Leadership. 

• As a lead, employee in this role will be looked to by fellow Finance employees as well as individuals from other functions for sounds financial advice and guidance.

• This position interacts with various functional teams in executing scope under the contact in order to adequately report performance against plan to ensure that contractual, cost and schedule objectives are met.

• The selected candidate will provide financial decision support to stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution.

• This Analyst is responsible for supporting cross-functional program teams, supporting program managers and program directors with detailed and accurate financial analysis while communicating financial status to all levels of the organization.

Typical Education and Experience

Typically a Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Required Skills and Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, or related degree / and 4+ years of work experience; alternatively, a Master’s Degree and 2+ years of work experience

• Experience in Program / Project Finance in a defense environment is highly desired

• Experience with Earned Value Management System

• Advanced skills in Excel & Power BI

• Experience in Program / Project Finance in a defense environment is highly desired

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools

• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in a timely, accurate, concise, and understandable manner

• Strong interpersonal skills to influence cross-functional work teams

• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures

• Understanding and knowledge of industry practices and standards as well as company policies

Preferred Skills and Education

• Understanding of all system tools including Hyperion, Microsoft Office, Oracle, Cobra, ProPricer and Iportal

• Prior Program Control experience or Accounting/Financial Planning background

About BAE Systems, Inc.

BAE Systems, Inc. is a defense, aerospace, and security company headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, with more than 40,000 employees worldwide. We serve, supply, and protect those who protect us. As one of the most geographically diverse international defense companies, we deliver a full range of products and services spanning air, land, maritime, space, and cyber, including advanced electronics, intelligence solutions, and dedicated customer support.

Our culture is performance-driven and values-led, built on curiosity, creativity, and collaboration. Purpose isn't a tagline here. It's what drives us. We're developing breakthrough technologies that defend national security and make a lasting impact on our communities and our planet. When you join BAE Systems, you're not just building a career. You're contributing to a mission that truly matters.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.