Program Financial Analyst Trent

Overview

Rapiscan Systems is an industry leader in detection technology, providing cargo and vehicle inspection systems and services for ports, borders, military, high-threat facilities, and checkpoints to help customers combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal immigration, and trade fraud. We offer a broad array of scanning system configurations that leverage low-, medium-, and high-energy X-ray technology—or multiple X-ray technologies—to address each customer’s unique security application requirements.

Our commitment to excellence in imaging performance, innovative design, and uncompromising quality ensures our solutions consistently deliver best-in-class imaging, high reliability, and operator satisfaction, to help customers find threats and contraband with ease and confidence.

The Principal Program Financial Analyst (PFA) serves as a strategic partner to program management, driving programs toward financial targets such as revenue, profitability, and cash flow. This role requires a deep understanding of program economics and profitability drivers, translating insights into actionable recommendations. The PFA will support multiple programs across Rapiscan, AS&E, and S2 Global.

• Lead project accounting activities, including the estimates-to-complete (ETC) process.
• Prepare, analyze, and review program baselines, actuals, and estimates-at-completion (EAC), focusing on detailed variance analysis.
• Communicate financial insights and business impacts to Finance and Management teams.
• Develop budgets and establish baselines for new revenue or R&D programs in line with company policies.
• Support monthly forecasting by preparing accurate program-level sales and gross margin projections.
• Analyze monthly financials with emphasis on gross margin accuracy.
• Respond to customer inquiries with relevant financial data, including actuals and expenditure profiles.
• Assist with month-end processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial entries via the Projects module.
• Collaborate across functions to achieve team objectives in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to engage across all organizational levels.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; able to present complex data clearly.
• Flexible and proactive, with a “can-do” attitude and willingness to take on varied tasks.
• Self-motivated problem solver with minimal supervision required.
• Skilled in managing multiple priorities and stakeholders simultaneously.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Proficient in financial systems and tools, including Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365), Excel, and PowerPoint. D365 experience is essential.
• Background in Finance or Accounting preferred; relevant experience may be considered in lieu of formal qualifications.
• Several years of experience in program finance/accounting, particularly in ETC and EAC preparation.
• Deep understanding of financial costing, pricing, reporting, and invoicing; knowledge of US GAAP is a plus.