Principal Financial Analyst - Minneapolis MN

This role is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers.

Clearance Level: Must be able to obtain clearance. U.S. Person required. Travel: 10%. Relocation available.

About the Role

BAE is seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team. This role involves leading existing analysts, serving as a financial business partner for key programs, and assisting program managers with baseline development, performance monitoring, and corrective action planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead existing Analysts by example and take the lead on selected projects/initiatives.
• Serve as the financial business partner for several key programs.
• Assist program managers and teams with developing program baselines, monitoring performance, investigating root causes of variances, and developing corrective action plans.
• Provide financial decision support to key stakeholders to minimize risk and maximize program profit.
• Track, analyze, and report on projects of varying contract types, sizes, and complexity.
• Work independently and in a cross-functional team environment.
• Utilize strong communication skills to interface with Program Management Organization (PMO) teams, project managers, technical staff, subcontractors, and customers.
• Manage project start-up, close-out, monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program.
• Support project execution by performing financial analysis and other program support related to technical and business resources.
• Develop and review financial data for cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts, and variance explanations.
• Participate in program and project reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, CAS, estimating systems, and disclosure statements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field with 6+ years of related work experience.
• Ability to lead existing Analysts by example while managing selected projects/initiatives.
• Experience with MS Office Suite (Excel).
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving, research, and analytical skills.
• Ability to work cooperatively across multiple finance and non-finance functions.
• Working knowledge of EACs, Budget Planning, and cost types/flows.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in project forecasting and analysis within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment.
• DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge.
• Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in experience.
• Oracle ERP experience.
• MBA or advanced degree.

Pay

Full-Time Salary Range: $92,180 – $156,707