Operations Financial Analyst II (Full-time Remote)

Job Description

BAE Systems, Electronic Systems (ES) Sector is seeking a Financial Analyst with exceptional analytical and communication skills to join our Operations Finance Functional Cost Management team. The Finance organization is a trusted business partner delivering information and innovative solutions for decision-making in order to deliver quality products and capabilities to our customers and, ultimately, the warfighter. We are committed to employee growth and development allowing employees to build a long-term career at BAE Systems. In addition to challenging day-to-day assignments, employees are encouraged to pursue special projects, participate in formal and informal mentoring programs and networking events, and rotate into different roles with increasing levels of responsibility. BAE Systems also provides employees with opportunities to engage with and positively impact the internal and external community in which we work.

The Operations Functional Cost team is responsible for functional cost budgeting, expense analysis and reporting while assuring we sustain affordability and maintain a predictive Manufacturing Overhead Rate. This position will support the Supply Chain Organization and the Operations Strategy group, which encompasses a wide range of strategic positions.

The successful candidate will provide detailed analysis and guidance to functional cost management teams in areas of labor, expense and overhead rate budgeting, forecasting and reporting for the Operations function.

This position will be performed in a full-time remote capacity, with the individual primarily working from home or an alternate work space. There is a strong preference that this individual will reside within the same time zone (Eastern Time) as the hiring manager and team.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Supporting the Supply Chain & Ops Strategy functions with budget creation, analysis, and monthly reporting / reviews

• Overhead expense budgets / forecasts

• Providing insight into the Operations function and rate implications

• Recurring support and communication with senior leadership in Operations, including VP of Supply Chain

• Understanding and interpreting business performance on a broader scale, and through the lens of Functional Costs

• Working in a team environment as well as cross functionally and interfacing with varying levels of management and leadership

• Ensure compliance to internal controls while seeking out opportunities for continuous improvement

• Ad hoc analysis as required

• Quick turn audit requests

• Various special projects

This role requires strong analytical and leadership skills, as well as the ability to work independently to produce timely and comprehensive financial reports.

This dynamic, challenging role will provide the selected candidate with a unique professional experience relative to developing a contextualized Sector-level view of the organization.

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

Required education: Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance or related discipline plus 2 years of relevant experience.

• Self-motivated individual with strong organizational skills

• Capability to communicate and present financial data to other functions

• Ability to multitask and balance competing priorities without sacrificing accuracy

• Analytical mindset and keen critical thinking/problem solving skills

• Superior written and verbal communication skills

• Proficiency within the Microsoft Office Suite, with advanced skills relative to Excel and PowerPoint

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Professional background in financial analysis

• Experience working in Hyperion and SmartView

• Knowledge of Project Data, iPortal, Oracle

• Experience working with Business Intelligence tools and creating BI dashboards.

Pay Information
Full-Time Salary Range: $66084 - $112343

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team—making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you’ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference. Electronic Systems (ES) is the global innovator behind BAE Systems’ game-changing defense and commercial electronics. Exploiting every electron, we push the limits of what is possible, giving our customers the edge and our employees opportunities to change the world. Our products and capabilities can be found everywhere – from the depths of the ocean to the far reaches of space. At our core are more than 14,000 highly talented Electronic Systems employees with the brightest minds in the industry, we make an impact – for our customers and the communities we serve.

This position will be posted for at least 5 calendar days. The posting will remain active until the position is filled, or a qualified pool of candidates is identified.