Program Financial Analyst

Summary:

Our client is a well-established and highly respected manufacturer that is investing heavily in the continued expansion of a newly launched business unit focused on serving government-related markets. Backed by the stability, resources, and reputation of an industry leader, this business operates with the speed, visibility, and entrepreneurial mindset of a growing organization.

As part of this growth, they are seeking a Program Financial Analyst to become the primary finance partner supporting one of the organization's most strategic business units. This is an outstanding opportunity for someone looking to become a true business partner with the ability to influence financial strategy, improve processes, and help build the financial foundation of a rapidly growing operation.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Build Something from the Ground Up: Play a key role in helping build the financial infrastructure, reporting, and processes for a rapidly growing business unit rather than simply maintaining what's already in place.
• Entrepreneurial Environment, Backed by Stability: Enjoy the autonomy and visibility of a growing business while benefiting from the resources, reputation, and long-term stability of an established industry leader.
• High Visibility & Strategic Influence: Partner directly with program leadership and cross-functional teams, serving as the primary finance resource responsible for driving profitability, forecasting, and key business decisions.
• Broad Ownership: Take ownership across budgeting, forecasting, pricing, program profitability, financial reporting, and business planning—not just month-end reporting and variance analysis.
• Meaningful Career Growth: Join a business that is investing heavily in its future, creating strong opportunities for advancement as the organization continues to expand

Key Responsibilities:

• Serve as the primary finance partner supporting a strategic business program, providing financial guidance to program leadership and cross-functional teams
• Own the financial planning process, including budgeting, forecasting, profitability analysis, and long-range business planning
• Monitor program financial performance, identify risks and opportunities, and provide actionable recommendations to improve results
• Lead financial support for customer bids, pricing proposals, contract analysis, and program startup activities
• Develop and maintain financial models that support operational decision-making and program execution
• Prepare weekly, monthly, and ad hoc financial reports for leadership, highlighting key performance metrics, trends, and business insights
• Analyze program costs, labor utilization, inventory activity, and revenue recognition to ensure financial performance aligns with business objectives
• Partner closely with Program Management, Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Accounting to ensure accurate financial execution across the business
• Support billing, invoicing, intercompany transactions, and financial compliance for both Cost-Plus and Firm-Fixed-Price programs
• Help design, implement, and continuously improve financial processes, reporting capabilities, and ERP system functionality
• Ensure financial integrity across program reporting while maintaining compliance with internal controls and corporate finance policies
• Identify opportunities to improve operational efficiency through data analysis, process optimization, and financial best practices
• Utilize ERP systems, Excel, and reporting tools to develop meaningful financial analysis that supports executive decision-making

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
• 3+ years of experience in Program Finance/Government Contracting Finance
• Strong experience with budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, profitability analysis, and business planning
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze complex financial data and build financial models
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and program leaders
• Self-motivated professional who enjoys working cross-functionally in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment