Financial Analyst

Title: Financial Analyst

Location: Phoenix, AZ (Hybrid – 3 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Duration: 12+ Months (Contact to Permanent)

We are seeking an experienced Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team in Phoenix, AZ. The selected candidate will serve as a financial business partner for several key programs, assisting program managers and teams with:

• Developing program baselines and monitoring performance.
• Investigating root causes of program performance variances.
• Assisting program managers in developing corrective action plans to address and mitigate program variances.
• Providing financial decision support to key stakeholders, focusing on minimizing risk and maximizing program profit by managing financial requirements and execution.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Track, analyze, and report on projects of varying contract types, sizes, and complexities.
• Work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.
• Interface with the Program Management Organization (PMO) and other stakeholders, including project managers, technical staff, subcontractors, and customers.
• Manage project start-up and close-out, as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition.
• Perform financial analysis and program support, covering pre- and post-award project activities from inception through closeout.
• Develop and review financial data for cost proposals, contract reviews, forecasts, and variance explanations.
• Participate in program and project reviews.
• Ensure compliance with internal procedures, DFAR/FAR, CAS, estimating systems, and disclosure statements, while interpreting changes and their impact on programs.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Strong analytical skills with an ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint).
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Basic knowledge of defense contracting regulatory environment (DFARS and CAS).
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with an affinity for investigating complex financial issues.
• Sound judgment in decision-making while ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
• Willingness to work limited overtime (days, evenings, weekends) as needed.
• Ability to collaborate across multiple Finance and non-Finance functions.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in both financial analysis and accounting.
• Project forecasting and analysis experience within a large defense contractor or manufacturing environment.
• DFARS Estimating System compliance knowledge.
• Experience with Hyperion Planning and Excel Smart View add-in.
• Understanding of working capital and project cash management.

Required Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience.
• Must be a true Financial Analyst—experience limited to accounting, AR, or AP will not suffice.

Education Requirements:

• Required: Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.