Financial Anst I chez BAE Systems Land & Armaments LP

BAE Systems is seeking a Financial Analyst to join the Program Finance team supporting our Domestic Naval Guns programs. The successful candidate must possess strong financial analysis and problem-solving skills, be detailed oriented and able to prioritize and manage numerous ongoing tasks. The selected candidate will provide financial decision support to stakeholders focused on minimizing risk and maximizing return of program profit by managing financial requirements and program execution. In this position, you will be supporting the Combat Mission Systems (CMS) Business at our facility in Maple Grove, MN.

Primary Responsibilities consist of:

1. Provides tracking, analysis, and reporting of projects of varying contract type, size and complexity. The Financial Analyst must have the ability to work independently but in a cross-functional team environment.
2. Supports project execution by performing financial analysis including budget to actual reviews and weekly/monthly reporting of financial information.
3. Utilizes strong communication skills to interface with program teams, several levels of management as well as other internal and external customers. 
4. Responsible for project start-up and close-out, as well as monthly program revenue, cost management, and profit recognition over the life of the program. 
5. Other duties as assigned.

Minnesota

94001

None

1st Shift

None

Combat Mission Systems

Maple Grove

Financial Analyst I

1. Typically Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field. Work experience considered in lieu of degree. 
2. Strong problem solving and analytical skills
3. Self-motivated with a bias for action, process/results oriented
4. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and written
5. Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
6. Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
7. Problem solving and in-depth research and analytical skills; Must be detail oriented with meticulous record-keeping skills
8. Ability to work limited overtime (days, evenings, weekends) to meet business needs
9. Ability to work cooperatively across multiple Finance and non-Finance functions
 

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.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair…just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

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.

130_BAE Systems Land&Armaments LP

55369

Regular

Internal/External

32FIN_P&S CMS Finance

United States

Finance

1. Experience with project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a manufacturing and/or defense contracting environment
2. Capability to communicate and present financial data to other functions and leadership
3. Knowledge of Excel, Oracle and Hyperion Planning a plus skills
 

55295

<10%

Yes

Typically a High School Diploma and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience

Finance & Accounting

Hybrid

No