Lead Program Finance Analyst (R5625)
Core
Lead finance partner for a strategic defense program, driving financial performance, forecasting, and decision-making.
Role type
Senior Program Finance Analyst (Defense/Government Contracting)
Builds
Financial models, dashboards, and reporting tools for program lifecycle management
Domain
Defense technology, government contracting, aerospace
Deliverable
production ML models | dashboards & analysis | client delivery
Required skills
Program Finance, Estimate at Completion (EAC), financial forecasting, variance analysis, financial modeling, contract structure knowledge (FFP, CPFF, T&M, Cost Reimbursable), FAR/CAS/revenue recognition, process improvement, executive reporting
Preferred skills
MBA, mentoring junior finance professionals, data transformation tools (Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX), ERP systems (Costpoint), planning tools (Vena, Anaplan)
Technologies
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX, Costpoint, Vena, Anaplan
Responsibilities
Lead program forecasting, EAC, financial planning, and variance analysis; Develop financial models and reporting tools; Drive continuous improvement and standardization of financial processes; Mentor junior team members; Prepare executive-level reporting and communicate risks/recommendations; Partner cross-functionally on financial execution and strategic initiatives
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities