Senior Program Financial Analyst

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with program managers to establish the financial goals and objectives for each program.

• Develop and oversee program budgets.

• Evaluate progress reported in relation to the program baseline.

• Identify risks and opportunities aligned with the program baseline.

• Suggest actions to enhance progress and ensure successful program execution.

• Prepare and deliver financial forecasts, reports, and analyses.

• Work together with functional areas on financial components.

• Administer a program general ledger and oversee program cash flow.

• Create and manage financial forecasts and Estimate at Completion (EACs).

• Supervise subcontractors and evaluate program revenue and costs.

• Assist program managers in recognizing programmatic risks and opportunities that affect program financials.

• Propose cost reduction measures and risk mitigation strategies.

• Oversee financial performance, including Annual Operating Plan (AOP), monthly/quarterly forecasts, and FP&A activities.

• Conduct month-end closings and variance/trend analyses.

• Manage cash and perform inventory analyses.

• Process invoices, manage collections, and minimize unbilled balances.

• Provide EACs, Quarterly Financial Status Reports (QFSRs), monthly and quarterly business reviews (IPR), and AOP.

• Price on-contract growth opportunities.

⛳️ Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or a related field, accompanied by 8 years of relevant program finance experience.

• Proven understanding of various contract types: Firm Fixed Price (FFP), Firm Price Level of Effort (FPLOE), Time & Materials (T&M), Cost Plus, and hybrid contracts.

• Strong analytical, communication, and presentation skills.

• Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) principles.

• Experience with Firm Fixed Price (FFP) milestone contracts and cash/balance sheet forecasting.

• US citizenship is required.

• Ability to obtain security clearance as necessary.

• Preferred knowledge of Leidos financial systems such as CostPoint, Cognos, Fusion, and Insight.

• Proficient in Microsoft Project, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word is preferred.

• Experience in manufacturing and with international business arrangements is preferred.

• Experience with Capital Expenditures (Capex) and inventory accounting is preferred.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.

• Retirement savings plans with company matching.

• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule.

• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

• Flexible work arrangements.