financial analyst level 2 or level 3 united states california redondo beach

**Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems (NGAS)**is seeking a qualified Financial Analyst (Level 2 or Level 3)

to join our F-35 Team responsible for managing the Sustaining (allocation) budgets that can be divided into four over-arching areas: Model Management, Planning SOW, Pool Management and Base Management. This position will be located in Redondo Beach, CA and offers a 9/80 schedule with working from home during the working Fridays.

The F-35 Program is a fast paced, dynamic, and sophisticated environment that requires initiative, strong analytical skills, and solid leadership characteristics. Candidate will have the following, but not limited to, responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Analyzing large allocations for the program
• Interfacing with program finance and program manager for monthly financial forecasts, issues, concerns, and status
• Cross-functional coordination with multiple organizations
• Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports and tools to support variance/trend analysis, and change control management
• Planning: ability to plan and navigate in COBRA, Budget/Forecast analysis
• SAP reporting
• Fostering an environment of integrity, establishing relationships, and maintaining communication with stakeholders at multiple levels
• Supporting all related program audits
• Qualified applicants will need to possess an understanding of company policies, procedures and internal controls

We offer phenomenal learning opportunities, exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers, and a very friendly collaborative workplace. We are looking for self-motivated, proactive, and goal-oriented people to help us grow our services and become even better at what we do. Does this sound like you?

At Northrop Grumman, we are innovating-- building the next generation of sophisticated aircraft to protect our country. Our diverse portfolio of programs means there are endless paths to cultivate your career. We are well-known for our inclusive, family environment, as well as our excellent work/life balance. We also offer exceptional benefits/healthcare, a 9/80 schedule OR 4/10 schedule, and a great 401K matching program.

Basic Qualifications for Financial Analyst (Level 2):

• Master’s degree with relevant experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 2 years' proven experience in cost management, finance, business management and/or industry related experience
• Experience with collaborating in matrix organizations
• Ability to communicate and interface with CAMs
• Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint

Basic Qualifications for Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3):

• Master’s degree with 3 years experience or Bachelor’s Degree with 5 years' proven experience in cost management, finance, business management and/or industry related experience
• Experience with collaborating and communicating effectively in matrix organizations, ideally within a financial or program performance environment
• Ability to communicate and interface with CAMs
• Experience with MS Office Skills including Excel (with Macros, Pivot tables and VLOOKUP) and PowerPoint

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficient in Deltek Cobra (or similar EVM tools such as MPM), NGFP (Northrop Grumman Financial Planning), MS Project, and Power BI
• Experience with SAP S/4 Queries
• Earned Value Management Program Experience with familiarity to EIA-748 ANSI EV Guideline Reviews, and SOX Controls
• Ability to Create and Edit Excel Macros and Slicer tools