Principal Financial Analyst

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. Northrop Grumman Aeronautics Systems is seeking a Principal Financial Analyst (Level 3) to join us in the pursuit of top-tier financial performance. This position is located on site in Rancho Bernardo, CA or Melbourne, FL and offers a partial teleworking schedule (half on site/half remote). The candidate will report to the Global Surveillance Division manager of financial planning, reporting and analysis and will have the following responsibilities: Essential Functions: Development of the consolidated Division Long Range Strategic Plan and Annual Operating Plan Management of division financials, including: financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, treasury forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis) Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation Work with the finance and business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics Support the development of presentations for, and occasionally brief to, Division/Sector leadership Interface with business, program, and sector personnel Basic Qualifications: 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 Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word and PowerPoint) Expertise in financial analysis Ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance within a reasonable amount of time, as determine by the business Preferred Qualifications: Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or Business-related discipline Experience with SAP, IBM Cognos Planning software (or another similar software), database software Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite Active DoD Secret Clearance CPA License Public Accounting experience (each year of 'Big 4' or relevant Public Accounting experience counts for 2 years of experience above) Knowledge of EVMS/FAR/DFARS