Financial Analyst - Business Finance Lead

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Seal Beach, CA, USA
In-Office
115K-166K Annually
Mid level
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The Role
Leads program financial operations, cost management, budget and funding tracking, EAC forecasting, EVMS compliance, baseline changes, monthly reporting, and customer CDRL deliverables. Partners with program management, contracts, CAMs, and scheduling teams to support financial planning, variance analysis, corrective actions, and integration of cost and schedule systems. The role requires onsite work in California or Florida and an active Top Secret clearance.
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The Boeing Company - Experimental Systems Group (ESG) is seeking a Financial Analyst - Business Finance Lead (Level 4) to oversee daily financial operations, manage cost structures, and drive Earned Value Management System (EVMS) compliance. You will partner closely with Program Management, Contracts, Control Account Managers (CAMs), and Scheduling to deliver accurate Estimate at Completion (EAC) forecasting and required customer deliverables. This position is located in either Seal Beach or El Segundo, California or Kennedy Space Center, Florida.
Position Responsibilities:
Financial Operations & Cost Management
  • Manage Day-to-Day Activities: Oversee daily program financial operations, budget allocations, and funding tracking.
  • Control Cost Structure: Maintain the program cost baseline, monitor actual costs, and optimize financial structures.
  • Lead EAC Processing: Coordinate monthly Estimate at Completion (EAC) updates, ensuring accurate final cost projections

Change Management & Reporting
  • Process Change Documents: Implement formal contract modifications and baseline changes into the financial system.
  • Deliver Monthly Reporting: Generate and review monthly financial performance reports and forecasts.
  • Manage CDRL Deliverables: Prepare and submit formal Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) financial reports to the customer.

Cross-Functional Collaboration
  • Partner with Program Management and Contracts: Providing financial guidance and support for customer deliverables.
  • Partner with CAMs: Guide Control Account Managers through financial planning, variance analysis, and corrective actions.
  • Align with Scheduling: Work closely with the scheduling team to integrate the Integrated Master Schedule (IMS) with cost systems.

Technical Skills
  • EVMS Expertise: Strong proficiency in Earned Value Management System (EVMS) principles and compliance.
  • Tool Proficiency: Direct hands-on experience using BestPlanners and Cost Schedule Planning and Reporting (CSPR).
  • Analytical Skills: Advanced data modeling, variance analysis, and financial forecasting capabilities.

This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work onsite at one of the listed location options.
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):
  • Currently have a Bachelor's Degree or higher
  • 3+ years of experience in a Finance, Accounting, Business or related role
  • 3+ years of experience performing Estimates at Completion (EAC)
  • 3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • 3+ years of experience presenting and communicating data in Senior Leadership briefings
  • 3+ years of work experience with the Microsoft Excel application using: formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, filters, and linking worksheets

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):
  • Experience with Financial forecasting
  • Experience with one or more of the following financial systems: Cognos, Interactive Reporting Environment (IRE), Enterprise Analysis System (EAS), Cost Schedule Performance Reporting (CSPR)
  • Experience using BestPlanners

Conflict of Interest:
Successful candidates for this job must satisfy the Company's Conflict of Interest (COI) assessment process.
Drug Free Workplace:
Boeing is a Drug Free Workplace where post offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Pay and Benefits:
At Boeing, we strive to deliver a Total Rewards package that will attract, engage and retain the top talent. Elements of the Total Rewards package include competitive base pay and variable compensation opportunities.
The Boeing Company also provides eligible employees with an opportunity to enroll in a variety of benefit programs, generally including health insurance, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, retirement savings plans, life and disability insurance programs, and a number of programs that provide for both paid and unpaid time away from work.
The specific programs and options available to any given employee may vary depending on eligibility factors such as geographic location, date of hire, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.
Pay is based upon candidate experience and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.
Summary pay range for CA: $122,400 - $165,600
Summary pay range for FL: $114,750 - $155,250
Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 03, 2026
Export Control Requirements:
This position must meet U.S. export control compliance requirements. To meet U.S. export control compliance requirements, a "U.S. Person" as defined by 22 C.F.R. §120.62 is required. "U.S. Person" includes U.S. Citizen, U.S. National, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee.
Export Control Details:
US based job, US Person required
Education
Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent Required
Relocation
Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.
Security Clearance
This position requires an active U.S. Top Secret Security Clearance (U.S. Citizenship Required). (A U.S. Security Clearance that has been active in the past 24 months is considered active)
Visa Sponsorship
Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.
Shift
This position is for 1st shift
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boeing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military/veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree or higher
  • 3+ years of experience in finance, accounting, business, or a related role
  • 3+ years of experience performing Estimates at Completion (EAC)
  • 3+ years of experience with Earned Value Management (EVM)
  • 3+ years of experience presenting and communicating data in senior leadership briefings
  • 3+ years of experience using Microsoft Excel formulas, VLookups, pivot tables, charts, filters, and linked worksheets
  • Experience with financial forecasting
  • Experience with Cognos, Interactive Reporting Environment (IRE), Enterprise Analysis System (EAS), or Cost Schedule Performance Reporting (CSPR)
  • Experience using BestPlanners
  • Active U.S. Top Secret security clearance
  • U.S. Person status for export control compliance
  • Ability to work 100% onsite at Seal Beach, El Segundo, or Kennedy Space Center

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