Financial Analyst - Level 2

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available

CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No

CLEARANCE TYPE: None

TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the TimeDescription

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work — and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history.

Are you interested in expanding your career through experience and exposure, all while supporting a mission that seeks to ensure the security of our nation and its allies? If so, then Northrop Grumman Space Sector is the place for you. With us, you’ll discover a culture of curiosity and collaboration that will have you Defining Possible from the day you start. Northrop Grumman is currently seeking a Financial Analyst – Level 2, to join our Financial Planning and Analysis team.  This role is located in Chandler AZ and is 100% onsite.

In this role, you will play a key role in supporting financial processes, analyses, and reporting to inform decision-making, with a primary focus on Launch Systems (LS) investments related to Bid and Proposal (B&P) and Marketing (M&S) efforts. As part of a collaborative team, you will gain valuable exposure to various financial functions while assisting with forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis. This position offers an ideal opportunity to develop technical, analytical, and teamwork skills in a supportive and dynamic environment, making it an excellent starting point for someone eager to build a successful career in finance and contribute meaningfully to organizational goals.

Role and Impact:

• Assist & coordinate with B&P & M&S project owners to prepare monthly forecasts and annual plans/budgets.
• Perform variance analyses between actuals, forecasts, and annual plan, identifying meaningful trends and insights.
• Support the creation, maintenance, and improvement of common financial processes and documentation.
• Provide feedback on current forecasting methodologies and assist project owners implementing improved techniques to enhance accuracy and predictability.
• Uncover and address gaps in financial systems or models.
• Support the development and maintenance of common processes or templates.
• Other duties as assigned.

If this job description reads like it was written specifically for you, consider joining our team!

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field with 2+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business – OR – Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Management, or related field with 1+ years of professional experience in Accounting, Finance, or Business.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel).
• Experience with managing and analyzing data under with strict deadlines.
• No clearance required to start.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with Cognos TM1, Cognos Reports and Costpoint/SAP.
• Finance experience.

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Primary Level Salary Range: $65,500.00 - $98,300.00

The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions.

Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions.