Please note that this opportunity is contingent on program funding. Start dates are determined after funding confirmation.
Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) or Sr. Principal Financial Analyst (Level 4) to join our team of qualified, diverse individuals. This position will be located on site daily in Melbourne, FL.
Essential Functions:
Management of program financials, including: monthly financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis)
Possess the ability to prepare and provide weekly/monthly analytical reports to support cost variance/trend analysis
Support the development of the consolidated Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan
Work cross functionally to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics
Support the development of presentations for, and brief to leadership
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance requirements
Basic Qualifications Level 3:
Must either have a bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a master’s degree with 3 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience or a PhD with 1 year of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience
Must have any experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA
Must have advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Must be an expertise in financial analysis
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Basic Qualifications Level 4:
Must either have a bachelor's degree with 8 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a master’s degree with 6 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience or a PhD with 4 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business related experience
Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, COBRA
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Expertise in financial analysis
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable amount of time as determined by business needs
Preferred Qualifications:
Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline
CPA License
Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS
Skills Required
- Bachelor’s degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, or Business-related experience; or master’s degree with 3 years; or PhD with 1 year for Level 3
- Bachelor’s degree with 8 years of Finance, Accounting, or Business-related experience; or master’s degree with 6 years; or PhD with 4 years for Level 4
- Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos software, and COBRA
- Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Expertise in financial analysis
- Ability to obtain and maintain a Secret clearance within a reasonable timeframe
- Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a Business-related discipline
- CPA license
- Knowledge of EVMS, FAR, and DFARS
Northrop Grumman Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Northrop Grumman and has not been reviewed or approved by Northrop Grumman.
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Retirement Support — 401(k) matching is considered strong, with additional defined-benefit coverage for certain cohorts and options like catch-up contributions. Retirement programs are repeatedly highlighted as a core strength of the total rewards.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — PTO, company-paid holidays, and compressed work schedules (such as 9/80) provide meaningful time away and flexibility. These scheduling options are cited as a major quality-of-life benefit across many locations.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental leave alongside caregiver leave, adoption assistance, and back-up care supports a range of family needs. These programs have been expanded recently, signaling continued investment in family support.
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