Finance Principal Specialist, Program Controls

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. Perform detailed financial analysis to define and understand monthly variances to budget and the EAC position .

Posted 9/30/2026full-timeTewksbury • Massachusetts • United StatesLead💰 $86,800 - $165,200 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, including Earned Value and Estimates at Completion, while effectively utilizing financial tools and systems to support program execution and reporting. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities are essential for variance analysis and budget management.

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Financial AnalysisEarned Value ManagementEstimates at Completion (EAC)Data AnalysisMicrosoft Excel

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Hard Skills

Financial AnalysisVariance AnalysisBudget ManagementEstimates at Completion (EAC)Earned Value ReportingData AnalysisProcess ImprovementFinancial ReportingAdvanced Excel FormulasPivot Tables

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsAnalytical SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsDecision-Making SkillsOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

Achieving Process Excellence (APEX)Program Management Excellence (PMX) Tool SuiteMicrosoft Office Suite

Industry Keywords

FP&AProgram ControlsBudget Change RequestsCross-Functional TeamsFinancial Analysis Tools

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform detailed financial analysis to define and understand monthly variances to budget and the EAC position
Perform quarterly Estimates at Completion and monthly Latest Revised Estimates
Use metrics and tools to support successful program execution
Prepare Earned Value reporting of cost/schedule and financial analysis using standard company tools and processes
Provide weekly, monthly, and quarterly variance and data analysis
Update financial reports and presentations for program leadership
Develop and support Quarterly EAC and monthly LRE
Process approved Budget Change Requests and incorporate changes into control systems
Support the FP&A monthly cadence as needed
Interact with management at various levels and cross-functional teams
Support the Global Patriot PAD and Netherlands Patriot program

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management or a related field and a minimum of 5 years related work experience; OR an Advanced degree and a minimum of 3 years related work experience
Experience with data analysis, reporting and/or process improvement (i.e. Program Controls)
U.S. citizenship is required
Experience with Earned Value and Estimates at Completion (EACs) preferred
Experience with Raytheon financial tools/systems: Achieving Process Excellence (APEX), Program Management Excellence (PMX) Tool Suite preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, including Microsoft Excel, pivot tables, and advanced formulas preferred
Excellent verbal and written communication skills preferred
Independent, self-motivated, innovative, strategic thinker and highly organized with strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making skills preferred
Ability to work within a commutable distance to Tewksbury, MA or Andover, MA
Ability to work in a hybrid onsite and remote arrangement

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
401(k) match
Flexible spending accounts
Flexible work schedules
Employee assistance program
Employee Scholar Program
Parental leave
Paid time off
Holidays
Annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs may be available
Relocation assistance is not being provided