Junior Program Finance Analyst
- Employer
- CAES
- Location
- Lansdale, Pennsylvania
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Oct 27, 2024
- Closes
- Nov 01, 2024
- Ref
- 2841186979
- Focus Area
- Cost Accounting, Data Analytics, Projects
- Role Type
- Analyst
- Role Level
- Entry
- Education Level
- Bachelor's Degree
- Certifications
- CISA – Certified Information System Auditor
- Work Mode
- Hybrid
- Employment Type
- Contract
- Organization Type
- Corporate
About Us:
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview:
CAES Mission Systems, Lansdale PA is seeking a Junior Program Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be a key team member responsible for program financial planning and analysis, while enhancing value and visibility to the Program Management Office (PMO), to drive more proactive decision making and improve profitability. This position is ideal for those looking to work in a highly visible team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
If you an upcoming 12/2024 or 5/2025 graduate or seeking your first Finance Analyst role? This role is perfect for a self-motivated candidate who wants to learn and be mentored by some of the best in the Aerospace and Defense Finance field. If this type of role appeals to your professional goals, join us today!
Responsibilities:
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Utilize contract accounting and cost management procedures to monitor and report all financial aspects of an assigned portfolio of programs
• Cultivating and maintaining cross functional partnership with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering
• Creating work breakdown structures (WBS), charge numbers, and assigning Task Order Assignments within Oracle ERP
• Developing time-phased program baselines to track cost and schedule for a portfolio of programs
• Tracking material expenditures from a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) and monitoring production touch labor
• Utilizing data collection and reporting systems to provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to support internal and external customers
• Providing variance analysis and assessing program risks and opportunities
• Forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program metrics (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, Cash) analysis and reporting to senior leadership
• Working collaboratively with program team and senior leadership to generate and present financial metrics on program performance
• Developing and analyzing program estimates at complete (EACs) for Gross Margin adjustments
• Helping to develop standardized Program Finance policies and procedures
• Supporting proposal development, fact finding, audits, and negotiations
Qualifications:
HOW TO SUCCEED
Minimum:Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field with 0-2 years' experience
(December 2024 and May 2025 graduates encouraged to apply)
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred:Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field or equivalent with 2-4 years' relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, or Master's Degree in business related field with 1-2 years' experience in financial planning and analysis
Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with Program Managers and across other functional areas
Independent self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
Familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems
Microsoft Office experience with Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables, etc)
Salary Range: Program Finance Analyst I: $52,680 - $76,438 annually and Program Finance Analyst II: $68,463 - $99,339. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
Employment Transparency:
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.
Other benefits include:
Comprehensive PTO, Paid Vacation and Paid Family Leave Programs.
Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
Tailored Management/Leadership Training
Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
ABOUT CAES
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email
Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.
At CAES, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES.
The most important thing we build is TRUST
Overview:
CAES Mission Systems, Lansdale PA is seeking a Junior Program Financial Analyst. In this role, you will be a key team member responsible for program financial planning and analysis, while enhancing value and visibility to the Program Management Office (PMO), to drive more proactive decision making and improve profitability. This position is ideal for those looking to work in a highly visible team environment with opportunities for career growth and development.
If you an upcoming 12/2024 or 5/2025 graduate or seeking your first Finance Analyst role? This role is perfect for a self-motivated candidate who wants to learn and be mentored by some of the best in the Aerospace and Defense Finance field. If this type of role appeals to your professional goals, join us today!
Responsibilities:
YOUR ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Utilize contract accounting and cost management procedures to monitor and report all financial aspects of an assigned portfolio of programs
• Cultivating and maintaining cross functional partnership with Program Management, Contracts, Procurement, Operations, and Engineering
• Creating work breakdown structures (WBS), charge numbers, and assigning Task Order Assignments within Oracle ERP
• Developing time-phased program baselines to track cost and schedule for a portfolio of programs
• Tracking material expenditures from a consolidated bill of material (CBOM) and monitoring production touch labor
• Utilizing data collection and reporting systems to provide weekly, monthly, and ad hoc reporting to support internal and external customers
• Providing variance analysis and assessing program risks and opportunities
• Forecasting, budgeting, and analyzing key program metrics (Orders, Sales, Gross Margin, Cash) analysis and reporting to senior leadership
• Working collaboratively with program team and senior leadership to generate and present financial metrics on program performance
• Developing and analyzing program estimates at complete (EACs) for Gross Margin adjustments
• Helping to develop standardized Program Finance policies and procedures
• Supporting proposal development, fact finding, audits, and negotiations
Qualifications:
HOW TO SUCCEED
Minimum:Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field with 0-2 years' experience
(December 2024 and May 2025 graduates encouraged to apply)
This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)
Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance
Preferred:Bachelor's Degree in a business-related field or equivalent with 2-4 years' relevant experience in financial planning and analysis, or Master's Degree in business related field with 1-2 years' experience in financial planning and analysis
Strong communication and presentation skills to effectively interact with Program Managers and across other functional areas
Independent self-starter with ability to work with minimal supervision
Familiarity with Oracle or other ERP systems
Microsoft Office experience with Intermediate Excel (VLOOKUPS, SUMIFS, pivot tables, etc)
Salary Range: Program Finance Analyst I: $52,680 - $76,438 annually and Program Finance Analyst II: $68,463 - $99,339. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.
Employment Transparency:
EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY
BENEFITS
We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.
Other benefits include:
Comprehensive PTO, Paid Vacation and Paid Family Leave Programs.
Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
Tailored Management/Leadership Training
Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming
ABOUT CAES
CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.
WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER
At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email