Senior Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman

. Support monthly and quarterly financial reporting and planning processes .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeSan Diego • California • United StatesSenior💰 $117,500 - $176,300 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 focus on developing strategic financial plans and improving financial performance. Proficient in utilizing tools such as Microsoft Excel and IBM Cognos for data analysis and reporting.

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Financial ReportingFinancial AnalysisMicrosoft ExcelIBM CognosU.S. Government Secret Clearance

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Hard Skills

Financial ForecastingCost AnalysisProfitability AnalysisData AnalysisLong Range Strategic PlanningAnnual Operating PlanningInvoicing ManagementAccounts Receivable ForecastingWorking Capital AnalysisFinancial Performance Improvement

Soft Skills

CollaborationCommunicationPresentation SkillsProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeIBM CognosPlanning AnalyticsPowerPoint

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. Government Secret ClearanceDOD Top Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

Sarbanes-Oxley ComplianceCost Accounting StandardsFARU.S. Government ProcurementFinancial Planning

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 to develop strategies to improve financial performance
Support development of presentations for Program, Division, Sector, and Corporate leadership and occasionally brief 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 8 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field OR Master's degree with 6 years of experience in business administration, finance, accounting, financial analysis, and/or industry related field
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
Must have experience with Microsoft Office
Must have data and/or financial analysis experience
U.S. Citizenship is required for positions with a government clearance
Prior experience with Northrop Grumman financial planning, reporting and analysis 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 U.S. Government procurement and contracting, Cost Accounting Standards, and FAR preferred
Active DOD Top Secret clearance with completed investigation in the last 6 years preferred

Benefits

Comp & perks

Relocation assistance may be available
Phenomenal learning opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of projects and customers
Friendly collaborative workplace
Excellent work/life balance
Exceptional benefits/healthcare
Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business
9/80 schedule
401K matching program
Potential eligibility for overtime
Potential eligibility for shift differential
Potential eligibility for a discretionary bonus
Potential eligibility for long-term incentives for Vice President or Director positions