2027 Financial Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation is seeking a Finance Analyst Specialist I/II to support its Engineering & Technology Group. The role provides budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, trend analysis, and procurement support to help management track performance and meet financial plans.

What you'll do:

• Plans and tracks overhead and capital budget allocations and related metrics
• Assists management team with preparing annual budget requests
• Monitors budget performance by producing monthly budget and execution reporting
• Responds to ad hoc data inquiries and analytical report requests
• Informs Finance leadership on financial trends, reporting unit performance, and recommended corrective actions to achieve financial plans
• Compares and analyzes financial results with plans and forecasts, identifies and analyze trends, and communicates metrics to management for informed business decisions
• Work with managers, customers, and purchasing agent(s) to submit purchase requests
• Completes and analyzes cost transfers to ensure accuracy of cost allocations
• Manages, coordinates, and tracks the procurement of equipment and services necessary to accomplish divisional objectives and ensure the timely execution of budgets to planned targets

What they're looking for:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, or related field (pursuing or conferred within last 12 months)
• 0-1 year of industry work experience
• Ability to support and perform budgeting and forecasting tasks
• General knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS) or principles
• Proficiency with MS Office applications and programs
• Knowledge of governmental and government contractor budgeting systems and practices
• Knowledge of cost accounting standards (CAS)
• Experience with data analytics such as S4Hana, Tableau, Power BI, and Power Pivot/Query

Benefits:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• Flexible spending accounts (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• Relocation assistance (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• Education assistance programs (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect (benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type)