Senior Finance Analyst

Job Overview

I'm currently partnering with a global aerospace and defence technology organisation looking to appoint a Senior Finance Analyst to join their Programme Finance team in Pennsylvania.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Finance Analyst who enjoys working closely with Programme Management, Operations and Engineering teams within a highly visible and fast-paced project environment.

The role will focus on programme financial planning, forecasting, reporting and performance analysis across a portfolio of complex engineering and defence-related programmes.

• Forecasting, budgeting and analysing programme financial performance
• Monitoring key metrics including revenue, gross margin, cash flow and shipments
• Supporting programme estimates at complete (EAC) analysis and reporting
• Conducting variance analysis and identifying financial risks and opportunities
• Collaborating closely with Programme Management, Procurement, Operations and Engineering teams
• Supporting annual operating plans and long-range strategic planning
• Tracking programme cost, schedules and material expenditure
• Producing weekly, monthly and ad hoc reporting for leadership teams
• Supporting proposal development, audits and programme negotiations
• Mentoring junior analysts and supporting process improvement initiatives

• Bachelor's Degree with 5 years' Finance Analyst experience or Master's Degree with 3 years' experience
• Strong Excel capability including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and SUMIFS
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
  
  Experience working with ERP systems such as Oracle beneficial
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work independently within fast-paced environments

• Aerospace or Defence industry experience
• Programme finance or project finance exposure
• Experience supporting engineering or manufacturing operations

• Hybrid working model (after onboarding period)
• Opportunity to work within cutting-edge aerospace and defence programmes
• Highly collaborative and visible finance environment
• Strong long-term career progression opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package including healthcare, 401k and educational support
• Exposure to enterprise-level programme and operational finance

This is a fantastic opportunity for a finance professional looking to combine analytical expertise, programme finance and operational collaboration within a highly respected global organisation.