Project Finance Analyst - Reston, United States - DRS Global

Description

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity.

We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.

The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Project FInance Specialist

Hybrid

from Reston, VA

Summary

In this role you will analyze, plan, and understand the company's financial position, support, baseline planning, and actual cost verification, preparation of Estimates at Completion (EAC), variance analysis, manpower projections, revenue, and profit forecasting.

You will actively participate in our month-end closings to include preparing necessary cost accruals and journal entries to ensure cost/revenue are recognized correctly for all programs.

In addition you will provide general support to the Program Manager/Program Team with business and financial analysis, and, financial reports for Site Management.

Your experience with project/program finance and working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint will help you succeed in this position.

Primary & Essential Accountabilities

Program & Finance:
Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; Budget preparation, reporting and management; Cost & Variance Analysis; Estimate at Completion (EAC); Cash Management/Working Capital; Forecasting; Contractual Reporting (CDRL, EVM, Cost & Pricing, C/SSR); Risk Management; Return on Investment (ROI); Audit preparation and management; and Program Review preparation

Understand the Annual Financial Plan and the Strategic Guide Plan process and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment and cash flow data

Performfinancialplanningandanalysisforaprogramofmoderatetolargesize,orseveralsmaller programsfortheorganization

EnsureGAAPandCorporatepoliciesguidingrevenuerecognitionareadheredtooneverycontractandproperlyreflectedinSiteplansandforecasts

Applycriticalthinkingtoassistsitemanagementinidentifyingriskanddevelopingriskmitigationstrategies

Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types

Ability to work on cross-functional teams


Understandcontractdesignandstructuretoinclude:
FFP;CPIF;CPFF;CPAF;BOA;IDIQ;ForeignMilitarySale(FMS);

andInternationalDirectCommercialSale(DCS),and,competitiveandsolesourceprocurements

Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers

Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends and interpret the results

Support of government compliance and audit activities

Ability to grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop a working knowledge of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and IFRS

Supports, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization

Mentor,trainandprovideworkleadershiptoless-experiencedFinancialAnalysts

Secondary Accountabilities

Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation

General Business Operations Knowledge to include: Management principles; Business Development; HR; Operations; Finance; Accounting; Economics; and Information Technology

Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field

3, or more , years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment

MA, MS and/or Professional Certification is highly desirable

Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint

Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX

Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills

Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/Direct Sell and Allowable vs. Unallowable Cost

Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite , MS Project, Visio, Oracle)

Advanced Excel skills

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. SES Space & Defense is committed to workplace diversity, equity & inclusion.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.

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