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Lead Program Finance

Financial Planning and AnalysisFinancial Planning and AnalysisFull TimeRemoteTeam 501-1,000Since 2015H1B No SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

California + 2 moreAll locations: California, District Of Columbia, Texas

Posted

3 days ago

Salary

$110K - $165K / year

Bachelor Degree5 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

• Build, maintain, and scale financial models used for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning • Analyze data trends to develop business insights and deliver actionable recommendations to leadership • Partner closely with Program Management and Aircraft Ops teams to provide financial support on program health, spend trends, and headcount planning • Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance using tools like Power BI and Excel • Participate in the month-end and quarter-end close process, including variance analysis and executive reporting • Assist with financial operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decision-making processes • Support data transformation initiatives and basic modeling efforts in collaboration with analytics or data engineering teams • Drive continuous process improvement by identifying automation and efficiency opportunities within financial reporting and analysis • Partner with inventory and supply chain teams to monitor material movement, usage, and cost trends • Collaborate with program managers to monitor actuals vs. plan, flag risks/opportunities, and support EAC (Estimate at Completion) updates • Ensure financial alignment of day-to-day operations with long-term strategic goals through regular operational reviews and ad hoc analysis

Job Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field
  • 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A
  • Advanced proficiency in Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis
  • Strong understanding of US GAAP, with practical experience applying accounting principles in a government contracting or manufacturing environment
  • Familiarity with cost accounting concepts and government contract structures (e.g., T&M, CPFF, FFP)
  • Strong working knowledge of Power BI and comfort with data visualization tools
  • Solid understanding of financial statements and business metrics
  • Demonstrated ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment
  • Excellent communication skills with the ability to present complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

Benefits

  • Pay within range listed + Bonus + Benefits + Equity
  • Temporary benefits package (applicable after 60 days of employment)

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