Lead Financial Analyst

Lead Financial Analyst

Company:

The Boeing Company

The Strategic Missiles and Defense Systems (SMDS) finance team has an exciting opportunity in Huntsville, Alabama for a Lead Financial Analyst (Level 5) who will report to the SMDS Chief Financial Officer.

As the Lead Financial Analyst, you will be a key part of our finance organization, responsible for leading the integration and analysis of Estimates at Completion (EACs) across development and production programs. In this role, you will partner cross-functionally with Contracts, Accounts Receivable (AR), Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), and Program Management to identify, implement, and drive changes that improve financial performance for Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD), Ground-based Missile Defense (GMD) and Strategic Deterrence Systems (SDS) programs. You will own EAC cadence and compliance, develop executive-ready business cases and presentations, guide SMDS overhead pool initiatives, and lead special financial projects to maximize profitability, cash flow, and program outcomes.

Key Positions Responsibilities

• Lead integration and analysis of EACs for sub-division and integrate program/contract-level financial EACs

• Develop, coordinate and maintain EAC cadence and compliance; review monthly metrics and coordinate with analysts to identify and resolve red flags

• Provide EAC training and mentoring for analysts: explain standards, highlight what to look for, and coach how to “tell the financial story”

• Lead integration of variance analyses and translate financial and operational variances into clear recommendations and projections for senior management

• Prepare and consult on development of cost and schedule performance measurement baselines, including Earned Value (EV) techniques and variance analyses

• Lead, analyze and present business cases using appropriate indices (e.g., Return on Investment (ROI), Net Present Value (NPV), Internal Rate of Return (IRR), cost benefit) to maximize profitability and shareholder value

• Collaborate with Contracts, AR, FP&A and Finance on working capital topics (unbillable, lagging receivables, etc.) to optimize cash flow and contract performance

• Lead initiatives for SMDS overhead pools: identify required actions, guide pool owners on indirect spending affordability and manage unallowable budget items

• Implement simple cost management approaches to support timely baselining by integrating with analysts and enabling Control Account Managers (CAMs) through self-service/Center of Excellence (COE) models

• Support executive-level reviews by preparing overviews, charts and executive-ready presentations that summarize financial/operational performance and projections

• Lead special financial projects for programs on a surge basis to drive measurable business results; act as a trusted advisor on complex financial decisions

• Consult on requirements definition and deployment of common systems, tools, processes, and training to improve resource and business planning processes and enable consistent, scalable practices

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):

• Ability to obtain a U.S. Secret Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field

• 5+ years of experience  in a Finance related position such as Financial Operations, Cost Management, Estimating, Financial Planning, Contracts or Procurement Financial Analysis (PFA)

• 5+ years of experience  leading the integration and analysis of resource forecasting and/or Estimates at Completion (EACs) for control accounts, budgets, financial statements forecasts and/or financial EACs for contracts

• 5+ years of experience  developing presentations for and presenting to executive leadership

• 5+ years of experience leading a team or project

• Proven analytical rigor in formulating strategies, objectives and measuring results

• Willing and able to travel up to 25% domestically

Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):

• Master’s in Business Administration (MBA), Masters in Finance or Economics

• 3+ years of experience applying Earned Value Management (EVM) methodology and analysis

• Experience working with contracts, AR, FP&A, indirect pools, and working capital management is highly desirable

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities, and meet deadlines

• Strong technical proficiency with financial systems, forecasting tools, and spreadsheet modeling

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to distill complex analyses into concise, executive-level recommendations

• Experience in business-case development and use of financial indices (ROI, NPV, IRR)

• Familiarity with government and commercial contract finance practices

• Stakeholder management and change leadership for process or tool deployment

• Proficiency creating executive presentations and visualizations

• Attention to detail with strong analytical rigor and business judgment

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: $141,100 - $190,900

Language Requirements:

Not Applicable

Education:

Bachelor's Degree or Equivalent

Relocation:

Relocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.

Export Control Requirement:

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.

Safety Sensitive:

This is not a Safety Sensitive Position.

Security Clearance:

This position requires the ability to obtain a U.S. Security Clearance for which the U.S. Government requires U.S. Citizenship. An interim and/or final U.S. Secret Clearance Post-Start is required.

Visa Sponsorship:

Employer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.

Contingent Upon Award Program

The position is contingent upon program award

Shift:

Shift 1 (United States of America)

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