Lead, Cost and Rates Planning

L3

Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers' mission and quest for professional growth. L3

Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do.

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Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers' mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

We are seeking a Lead Analyst to join the Cost and Rates Planning team within the Missile Solutions (MSL) segment of L3

Harris. This role has responsibility for various Cost and Rates Planning functions for the Sector, including working as a business partner to assigned department managers/COEs for the development, tracking and forecasting of operating budgets, analyzing results for management and developing key financial drivers, performance indicators and extensive financial modeling for what if scenarios. The ideal candidate will have strong communication and analytical skills, combined with a strong technical accounting background.

• Prepare, monitor and forecast Department Operating overhead budgets for assigned Centers of Excellence (COEs) and provide detailed analysis of monthly performance and forecasts. Provide financial support as required to COE's for special project development work.
• Provide support for cost studies for rate/profit improvement opportunities and rate what if exercises. Develop, maintain and look to continuously improve detailed financial models.
• Assist month-end accounting close by analyzing significant accounts and supplier invoicing activity for proper accruals and prepaid activity.
• Proactively identify opportunities for process improvements.
• Preparation of ad-hoc reporting and assistance with special projects, as requested.
• Support audits (External Audit, Internal Audit, and SOX).

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or related major and minimum 9 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 7 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 13 years of prior related experience.

• 5+ years of experience using
  
  Excel as a daily tool.
• 3+ years of experience with budgeting, financial analysis, forecasting and reporting to include variance explanations.
• Experience with Oracle ERP and Hyperion Planning
• Intermediate to advanced skills in Microsoft Excel
• Exceptional organizational skills, enabling monitoring of key due dates and activities and a flexible planner in terms of daily activities with ability to adapt to changing requirements and priorities
• Strong customer service approach, self-directed, assertive, with a positive attitude
• Ability to develop broad, cooperative relationships with numerous groups and individuals, at all levels of the organization

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in the state of California is $105,000 - $196,500. This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3

Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including…