Financial Analyst II - Mobile, AL

Authorities / Responsibilities

• Responsible for the maintenance, monitoring and initial analysis of assigned Projects for cost, schedule and performance
• Interfaces with Customers and internal departments to prepare Project status for the Program
• Provides analysis and verification of Program submitted Forecast and EACs
• Provides GAP analysis of EACs and adjustments
• Collects deliverable inputs from various departments and assists in reviewing for technical and administrative correctness before submission to Customer
• Participates in weekly and ad-hoc meetings with Program teams as required
• Identifies trends and develops support metrics for operations / others
• Researches all discrepancies in charging and resolves them timely and accurately
• Maintains tasking, performance to plan and funding on a regular basis
• Analyzes data to produce accurate variance analysis reports and metrics
• Prepares and submits financial briefs to the Program Office as required and facilitates timely responses to any questions/discrepancies
• Maintains compliance with Company policies and procedures

Qualifications / Knowledge / Experience

• BS/BA Accounting, Finance or Business Administration with 3-5 years of experience in a related field, preferably in manufacturing or public accounting
• Excellent Attention To Detail, Organizational Skills Required
• Strong analytical, written and verbal communication skills
• Experience With Government Contracts a Plus But Not Required
• Some experience working with financial models and internal rate of return calculations
• Basic knowledge of Earned Value Management Systems (EVMS)
• Basic understanding of contract types and values preferred
• Intermediate level of research and analysis skills
• Working knowledge of an Enterprise Resource Management System
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, Access, Word and PowerPoint
• Ability to work with limited direction in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to work a flexible schedule

Tools

• N/A

Direction Exercised

• Relies on experience and judgement to plan and accomplish goals and a variety of complicated tasks

Discretion Exercised

• Ability to work independent and make sound judgments, while exercising creativity

Liaises With

• Personnel across all departments, primarily Program Office, Purchasing, Contracts and Finance as well as the Customer