Financial Analyst - Level 5 - Chandler AZ

ATTENTION MILITARY AFFILIATED JOB SEEKERS - Our organization works with partner companies to source qualified talent for their open roles. The following position is available to Veterans, Transitioning Military, National Guard and Reserve Members, Military Spouses, Wounded Warriors, and their Caregivers. If you have the required skill set, education requirements, and experience, please click the submit button and follow the next steps. Unless specifically stated otherwise, this role is "On-Site" at the location detailed in the job post.RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance availableCLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: NoCLEARANCE TYPE: NoneTRAVEL: NoDescriptionAt Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.Expand your horizons, advance your career, and contribute to a secure future for generations. Northrop Grumman’s Space Sector invites you to bring your pioneering spirit to our collaborative teams. As a Financial Analyst – Level 5 located in Chandler, AZ, you’ll be a linchpin in missions of paramount importance, defining the art of the possible from day one. This position is 100% onsite and cannot accommodate telecommute work.Our Financial Analyst will play a pivotal role in key financial activities, including monthly consolidations, variance analyses, forecast updates, and development of the Long-Range Strategic Plan (LRSP. You will leverage advanced tools (e.g., Costpoint, Excel, PowerPoint) while collaborating with stakeholders across Launch Systems (LS), the Launch and Exploration Division (LED), and Space Sector Operations and Business Management. You will also identify improvement opportunities, address gaps in financial systems or models, and support standardized processes by presenting clear financial insights and recommendations to management.This position will work a 9/80 schedule, with every other Friday off.Your Role and Impact:Model and reinforce adherence to company values and ethics in all activitiesServe as the FP&A Manager’s and BU CFO’s primary support, acting as FP&A second-in-commandLead the monthly financial forecasting process, consolidating OU/BU inputs and providing analysis and recommendations on awards, sales, operating margin, and cashTrack and analyze variances between actuals, forecasts, and the LRSP, and present forecasts, variance analysis, and insights to LS leadershipCommunicate financial status, key metrics, and deliverables to leadership and customers while driving improvements to common financial processes, documentation, and forecasting methodologiesBalance multiple priorities while providing guidance, mentoring, and professional development support to junior analysts and broader FP&A team membersOther duties as assignedIf this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!Additional Qualifications/ResponsibilitiesBasic Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree in Business Management or Finance, with 12 years of professional experience – OR – Master’s degree in Business Management or Finance, with 10 years of professional experience – OR – PhD with 8 years of professional experience   No clearance required to startExperience with MS Office Suite, specifically MS ExcelExperience with financial forecasting Preferred Qualifications:  Experience using Cognos TM1, Cognos Reports and Costpoint/SAPOperational knowledge of manufacturing, engineering and business environmentsHistory of involvement delivering presentations to senior management, covering both technical and operational topicsPrior experience in the aerospace and defense industryExperience with managing and analyzing data under strict deadlinesSoft Skills:Attention to detail and critical eye for accuracyLeadership skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervisionExcellent oral and written communication skillsAbility to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environmentStrong analysis and critical thinking skillsPrimary Level Salary Range: $126,400.00 - $189,600.00The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.