Financial Analyst/ Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. Put your skills to the test by pushing the boundaries of whats possible. From global defense to sustainment and modernization to mission readiness, your experience and ability will make it a reality. Our programs are built on equal parts of curiosity and collaboration. Our combined effort means our customers can connect and defend millions of people around the world. With Northrop Grumman, youll have the opportunity to be an essential part of projects that will define your career, now and in the future. Northrop Grumman Defense Systems is seeking a Financial Analyst/ Principal Financial Analyst to support the division financial planning/reporting manager in the Weapons Systems Division. This position reports to the Division Financial Planning Manager and serves a key analyst role for the division. The preferred location is located in McLean, Virginia. Roles and responsibilities of the Financial/ Principal Financial Analyst include, but are not limited to, the following: Financial planning, reporting, and analysis Annual Operating Plan (AOP) duties Ensure Revenue Recognition (C-901) population completeness as well as perform division reviews Element of Cost and Headcount forecasting Review of intercompany and subk suspense for monthly reporting SOX activities Other ad hoc assignments as required Strong excel skills The candidate should be well organized, schedule-driven, and have the ability to multi-task while meeting tight deadlines. This position also requires excellent communication skills, as frequent interaction with senior Division, Sector, and BU/OU finance leadership teams as well as other support staff functions is necessary. We are looking for a highly motivated team player to join our dynamic, fast-paced financial planning and reporting organization. Basic Qualifications: Financial Analyst: Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 7 years of related experience preparing financial data and performing analysis. Will also consider: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 3 years of professional experience Masters degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 0 years of related professional experience Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills Must be able to work onsite in Mclean, VA Principal Financial Analyst: Must have a high school diploma or GED with a minimum of 9 years of related experience preparing financial data and performing analysis. Will also consider: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 5 years of professional experience Masters degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field with 3 years of related professional experience Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically strong Excel, Word, and PowerPoint skills Must be able to work onsite Preferred Qualifications: Experience preparing and presenting complex financial analysis to varying levels of management Experience with Hyperion Planning, HFM, Access databases, and intermediate/advanced Excel skills Experience with variance reporting using the following reporting tools (or similar): SAP Business Warehouse (BW) Precision/Cognos Primary Level Salary Range: $75,800.00 - $113,800.00 Secondary Level Salary Range: $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business. The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. For our complete EEO and pay transparency statement, please visit http://www.northropgrumman.com/EEO. U.S. Citizenship is required for all positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions. Existing Applicants: Need to update your contact information or email address? Once logged in, click on Candidate Home in the upper right corner and scroll to the bottom of that screen to see buttons for: Update Contact information to update your legal name, address, and phone number Edit Account Settings to edit your email address We are a pioneering company. With careers across all areas: air, cyber, land, sea and space our 90,000 employees work as one to defend and define the future. Northrop Grumman careers and internships are as varied as your interests, with a lifetime of potential that will give you every opportunity to do your best work. Working together with people from many backgrounds, personal passions and disciplines, we share a drive to push the boundaries of science, technology and engineering to meet the ever evolving needs of our customers worldwide.