Principal Financial Analyst (full-time remote)

Job Description

BAE Systems' Electronic Systems (ES) Sector is currently seeking a Financial Analyst Principal to support the Material & Inventory Management (MIM) Finance Team. The candidate selected for this position will be joining a team of subject matter experts responsible for managing the financial impact of inventory activity, supporting program and functional teams, and collaborating cross-functionally to maintain compliance with our Material Management and Accounting System (MMAS). This candidate will be responsible for financial controls related to inventory management, assessing financial impacts of process automation and changes, audits of over $1B of inventory, and reporting of key financial indicators. This role includes engaging with multiple sites, functions, and program teams across the sector. This unique position provides an opportunity to learn how BAE Systems functions, from both a financial and operational perspective.

Although this role is considered

full time remote

, there may be

limited travel

, and will also be

occasional in-person meetings with NH-based functional personnel

, along with various programs and sites, which

requires the applicant to live within approximately 50 miles of Nashua, NH

.

***Out-of-area applicants will not be considered for this role.***

Job Responsibilities

• Provide financial insights through inventory activity analysis to reduce financial risks and streamline operations
• Develop and implement innovative solutions to increase efficiency and eliminate non-value add activities
• Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and disposition variances in a timely manner
• Gain exposure to Senior Management through project initiatives such as implementation of new tools and processes
• Provide monthly executive level reporting on Inventory status and metrics, and assist in regular internal and external audits
• Support Finance, Operations and Program teams through informal and formal trainings and Learning Sessions
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain procedures and their financial impact on the business

Required Education, Experience, & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience
• Proficient Microsoft Office skills –Word, Power Point, Excel (ex: VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF, PivotTables, Filters, etc.)
• Ability to work independently, self-motivated, process/results oriented
• Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written across multiple functions and leadership levels

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills

• Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
• Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
• Experience within internal controls, audit and/or accounting
• Experience with ERP systems (ie Oracle)
• Familiarity with DFAR, FAR, MMAS, and general Inventory and financial policies and procedures

Pay Information

Full-Time Salary Range: $101398 - $172377

Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience.

Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.

About BAE Systems Electronic Systems

BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it’s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will cont