Embark on a career putting innovative, reliable, and agile products and ideas into orbit, and beyond. Northrop Grumman has opportunities waiting for you that play a vital role in human space exploration, national defense, and scientific discovery, supporting multiple programs across the universe. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Our space systems connect and protect millions of people on earth every day, now and for the future. Explore your future and launch your career today.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Financial Analyst – Level 2, to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team.  This role is located in Chandler AZ.

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting financial processes, analyses, and reporting to inform decision-making, with a primary focus on Launch Systems (LS) investments related to Bid and Proposal (B&P) and Marketing (M&S) efforts. As part of a collaborative team, you will gain valuable exposure to various financial functions while assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. This position offers an ideal opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and teamwork skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, making it an excellent starting point for someone eager to build a successful career in finance and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.

Role and Impact:

• Assist & coordinate with B&P & M&S project owners to prepare monthly forecasts and annual plans/budgets.
• Perform variance analyses between actuals, forecasts, and annual plan, identifying meaningful trends and insights.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and improvement of common financial processes and documentation.
• Provide feedback on current forecasting methodologies and assist project owners implementing improved techniques to enhance accuracy and predictability.
• Uncover and address gaps in financial systems or models.
• Support the development and maintenance of common processes or templates.
• Other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field with 2 years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business – OR – Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field with 1 years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Sharp attention to detail and critical eye for accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).
• Experience with managing and analyzing data under with strict deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• No clearance required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cognos TM1, Cognos Reports and Costpoint/SAP.
• Finance experience.

You'll be a great fit if you:

• Excel at identifying opportunities for improvement.
• Creatively solve problems.

About Space Sector: We are an industry-leading provider for prime satellite and payload capabilities and directed energy and electronics solutions for national security, military, and civil customers.

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