Sr Principal Financial Analyst
Northrop Grumman · Falls Church, VA · 4 days ago
On-siteFinance$118k–$176k/yrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Prepare analyses and deliverables to support the development of the annual operating plan and long‑range strategic plan.
- Support the monthly forecasting cycle with clear, accurate, decision‑ready forecasts, analyses, and supporting materials.
- Conduct deep‑dive financial variance analysis, trend identification, and root‑cause assessments to explain and drive financial performance against plan.
- Provide insightful analysis on non‑routine transactions to support management and Executive Leadership decision‑making.
- Analyze compensation metrics, proxy and peer competitive data, and evaluate the position of the company’s business portfolio.
- Support confidential and special projects for the Executive Leadership Team and the Board of Directors.
- Communicate clearly with key stakeholders, including the Executive Leadership Team, sector teams, Accounting, and Investor Relations, to deliver financial guidance.
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or a related discipline with a minimum of 8 years of experience in finance, or a Master’s degree in a related discipline with a minimum of 5 years of experience in finance.
- Experience working independently under minimal supervision; performing complex research; preparing final review materials; developing in‑depth presentations; and analyzing and critiquing financial statements and investor materials.
- Advanced financial modeling skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required; data analytics skills preferred.
Pay & Benefits
- Base salary range: $117,500.00 – $176,300.00, depending on scope, responsibilities, experience, education, skills, and market conditions.
- Eligibility for overtime, shift differential, and discretionary bonus based on individual contributions and company results.
- Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives.
- Benefits include health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays, and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.