Financial Analyst

The Aerospace Corporation is a trusted partner to the nation’s space programs, providing technical expertise across satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems. The Finance Analyst Specialist I/II supports budgeting, forecasting, financial reporting, metrics analysis, capital expenditures, and procurement while advising the Engineering & Technology Group on financial performance and trends.

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
• 1-3 years of experience in budgeting and forecasting
• 3+ years of experience in budgeting and forecasting
• The selected candidate will be required to work full-time, onsite at our location in El Segundo, CA
• 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
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 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
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect