Financial Analyst

Description

Leidos is seeking a Financial Analyst to join our SCITES 2 team in Doral, FL.

The Leidos Digital Modernization Sector at Leidos currently is looking for a Financial Analyst to work onsite in Doral, Florida and have the opportunity to work in a high-profile IT and Cyber Services program supporting the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) Cyber Information Technology Enterprise Services (SCITES) 2 contract. Our customer maintains a highly demanding mission and requires our support to provide expert technical and professional management support to the commands enterprise Information Technology (IT) services. The Financial Analyst will provide direct support to the Program Manager and PMO and play a critical role in the successful execution of the program.

• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, forecasting (inventory, cash, and capital management) and effectively managing inventory risks and opportunities.
• Collaborate with program team and across Leidos functions to define program cash goals, establish inventory budget, and support EAC.
• Proposal involvement (pricing and cost volume leadership) and building internal and external relationships to grow the program and achieve strategic goals.
• Make recommendations to leadership for making business decisions.
• Develop & continuously drive reporting process and system enhancements to increase speed, consistency and accuracy of KPI reporting.
• Support ad-hoc cost reporting and performance analysis.
• Develop Annual planning and quarterly forecasting of Inventory & associated cash flow impacts, coordination of key drivers with various functional areas and updating planning models as the business evolves
• Create robust internal reporting to provide necessary information to senior management and program stakeholders
• Provide management with timely, accurate, and insightful financial analysis to monitor inventory results and enable strategic decision-making.
• Assist with identifying potential accounting issues and driving the resolution to ground
• Provide inventory support and guidance to Supply Chain and Service Delivery to ensure proper charging and process compliance
• Deployment plan forecasting and variance analysis activities for Supply Chain and Service Delivery
• Support the finance team with special projects geared to implement best financial practices, enhance internal controls, and optimize inventory/DOS
• Partner with the broader finance organization to drive process and systematic improvements across the company
• Duties may be modified or assigned at any time to meet the needs of the business.

• Bachelor's degree and 8+ years of relevant experience or master's with 6+ years of prior relevant experience.
• Must be a US Citizen and possess a TS/SCI security clearance.
• Must be able to perform functions such as inventory management, financial planning & forecasting, financial analysis, and general accounting. Must be able to extract data from multiple sources and effectively summarize the current financial position of the program.
• Have a comprehensive knowledge of the project finance field and the ability to complete difficult and complex assignments. This position requires a problem solver that can pull together knowledge from a broad range of subjects to produce thorough analysis of multifaceted, challenging issues, and use those analyses to find solutions.
• Must be committed to customer service, be well organized, be able to plan and prioritize assignments, and be able to successfully handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Proven experience in program financial management, including budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Strong understanding of contract types (e.g., CPFF, T&M, FFP), and financial compliance requirements.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial data, conduct analysis, and present insights to stakeholders.
• Experience supporting proposals and working with cross-functional teams.
• Have the ability to work with remote teams and in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Advanced proficiency in financial tools and systems (e.g. Excel, ERP systems, financial planning software).
• Develop, manage, and track program budgets, forecasts, and schedules in alignment with program objectives.
• Analyze financial performance and recommend actions to improve results and ensure program success.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure spending remains within allocated budgets.
• Generate and present financial reports, forecasts, and actionable insights to program leadership and stakeholders.

• Knowledge of Leidos Financial Systems such as Costpoint, Oracle Analytics Cloud, Cognos, Power BI, and ServiceNow.
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced Level)
• Support program audits and ensure compliance with internal processes and government/industry standards.
• Lead and influence financial process improvements, leveraging advanced tools and techniques.
• Prior DoD financial management experience.