Program Finance Analyst

Description

We are in search of a Program Financial Analyst to join our finance team supporting the Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Global Products Division. As a core member of the finance team, you will play a valuable part in supporting and executing a wide range of projects and programs within the operation, while leveraging your financial expertise in the areas of financial planning and analysis (planning, tracking, analysis, and reporting).

Leidos Security Enterprise Solutions (SES) Operation is the cornerstone of Leidos' comprehensive suite of fully integrated security detection and automation solutions for aviation, ports and borders, and critical infrastructure customers around the world. With our new, combined portfolio, our operation has more than 24,000 products deployed across 120 countries. Leveraging this portfolio, our core technical strengths, and robust R&D initiatives, we are positioned to address emerging and evolving threats through rapid development of innovative solutions for our global customers.

We are looking for a candidate who can work onsite from either Reston - VA or Huntsville - AL.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Leverage your prior experience in finance and accounting to analyze financial statements for monthly/quarterly/annual financial outlooks, support the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), and complete Estimates at Complete (EAC)
• Responsible for the month-end closing process for the Global Products division CRNs, with focus on our CATSA portfolio. Validate awards/bookings, backlog, revenue & OI, and cash for the assigned CRNs.
• Responsible for contract set up and close out.
• Develop and drive financial forecasts, EACs; Manage subcontractor and analyzing the programs revenue and costs.
• Help Program Managers identify program risks and opportunities that will impact program financials while recommending cost reductions and strategies to mitigate identified risk.
• Month-end closings and variance/trend analysis
• Prepare detailed and accurate invoices.
• Cash management to include timely submittal of invoices, collections and unbilled reduction.
• Monitor key performance indicators, highlighting any trends and investigating causes of unexpected variances to forecast. Help improve financial status for the division by analyzing results, monitoring variances, identifying trends, and recommending improvements to management.
• Work closely with Division-level FP&A and across other functions, in the USA and abroad, to complete forecast consolidation and provide variance analysis.
• Lead analysis that delivers insights to key stakeholders for critical business decisions.
• Analyze direct actuals for accuracy, identify errors, ensure errors are corrected timely.
• Support with intercompany transfers

• Bachelor's degree in Finance related field and 4+ years of demonstrated experience in Accounting, Finance, or Economics-related financial analysis
• Experience with contract cost analysis, budgeting, and forecasting
• Experience with international commercial contracts
• Prior experience in full cycle product finance experience, including supply chain, inventory, and manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with an ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
• Excellent analytical skills, able to identify financial drivers and perform high level and detailed analysis
• Good communication skills both verbally and written to clearly provide detailed analysis. Ability to work across multiple contracts and communicate with several stakeholders
• Ability to work independently, or in a team environment and with various organizational levels
• US citizenship is required and able to obtain security clearance as needed.

• Prior PFA Experience
• Experience with Costpoint, Cognos, Oracle Analytics and other Leidos financial systems
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and PowerBI.