Senior Financial Analyst

Senior Financial Analyst Company:

The Boeing Company The Boeing Defense and Space (BDS) Space Launch System (SLS) Financial Operations team is seeking an Senior Financial Analyst.  This opportunity is located at Kennedy Space Center, FL or Huntsville, AL and will join our team working on the largest and most powerful rocket ever produced.
If you are an energetic, self-starter with a proven record of resourcefulness, motivation, and passion, we invite you to apply.

Boeing's Space Launch System (SLS) is at the forefront of space exploration, aiming to propel humanity deeper into the cosmos. The BDS Space Launch System Finance team is looking for a dynamic and driven Financial Analyst to contribute to this historic endeavor. In this role, you will collaborate with cross-functional teams, providing essential financial and cost management analysis for the world's largest and most powerful rocket.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

Financial Analysis:

Conduct in-depth financial analysis to support the Space Launch System program, ensuring accurate and timely reporting

Collaborate with program teams to develop and maintain financial forecasts, identifying opportunities for cost savings and efficiencies

Cost Management:

Monitor program expenses, identifying trends and potential risks

Provide recommendations for cost optimization and contribute to cost-benefit analysis

Reporting and Briefings:

Prepare comprehensive financial reports for various stakeholders, including Finance and Program Leadership Develop and present financial information for briefings, ensuring clarity and transparency

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with teams within the SLS Program and Boeing Defense and Space Finance organization to ensure financial alignment and accuracy

Collaborate on strategic initiatives and financial planning activities

Data Gathering and Analysis:

Gather and analyze business information and requirements related to Earned Value Management (EVM) program execution

Coordinate change activities and support monitoring, ensuring accuracy and relevance of data Reporting and Forecasting:

Develop and update information and reports for project management and business stakeholders

Assist in preparing routine performance reports and contribute to variance analyses

Baseline Development:

Support the development and maintenance of cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, including earned value

Assist in developing business cases using appropriate indices

Quality Control:

Perform quality control actions to ensure the integrity of business information

Support baseline activities and administer relevant processes

Position Responsibilities:

Maintains financial controls related to financial system activities

Supports baseline and estimate at completion system incorporation activities

Reviews and validates change documents (CDs) as part of baseline execution

Responsible for financial system month end processing activities and financial system data integrity

Reviews, analyzes and maintains cost and/or schedule performance measurement baselines, including earned value, and variance analyses and communicates cost and/or schedule trends

Prepares monthly financial reporting deliverables, both internal and external

Initiates variance analyses and provides understanding of operational and financial performance to management

Provides daily and weekly cost reporting utilizing Earned Value Management (EVM)
Participates in and supports affordability initiatives and exercises

This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate will be required to perform some work onsite at one of the listed location options. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.

Basic Qualifications…