Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and planning processes .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $75,800 - $113,800 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial reporting, analysis, and forecasting, with a strong understanding of U.S. Government procurement and compliance standards. Proficient in utilizing financial planning tools and methodologies to enhance organizational financial performance.

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Financial ReportingCost ForecastingFinancial AnalysisU.S. Government Secret ClearanceIBM Cognos

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisCost ForecastingProfitability AnalysisWorking Capital AnalysisAccounts Receivable ForecastingExcel MacrosINDEXMATCHPivot TablesAnnual Operating PlanLong Range Strategic Plan

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

IBM CognosPlanning AnalyticsPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-Oxley ComplianceCost Accounting StandardsFARFinancial Performance Strategies

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and planning processes
Perform financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis
Support development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans and Annual Operating Plans
Work with business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics
Support management of program financials, including working capital analysis, accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis
Support review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections
Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and documentation
Coordinate with functional business management teams on financial performance strategies
Support development of presentations and occasionally brief Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership
Support initiatives and ad hoc requests from leadership
Interface with business, program, and corporate personnel

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 2 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree
Must have an active U.S. Government Secret Clearance or higher, with a background investigation completed within the last 6 years or currently enrolled into Continuous Evaluation
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain Program Access within a reasonable period
Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis preferred
Data and/or financial analysis experience preferred
Experience with IBM Cognos and Planning Analytics preferred
Experience with Annual Operating Plan and Long-Range Strategic Plan processes preferred
Excel experience including Macros, INDEXMATCH, and Pivot tables preferred
PowerPoint experience preferred
Understanding of US Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR preferred
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance and certain other restricted positions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly collaborative workplace
Inclusive, family environment
Work/life balance
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
9/80 schedule
401K matching program
Overtime eligibility may apply
Shift differential may apply
Discretionary bonus may apply
Long Term Incentives may apply for Vice President or Director positions
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business