Senior Financial Analyst - Programs

The Role

The Senior Finance Analyst – Programs is responsible for financial analysis and reporting at the program level, partnering closely with Program Management, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Business Development, and Product Management to ensure accurate program cost and revenue visibility, contract financial health, and data-driven decision-making across a portfolio of customer programs in a complex manufacturing environment. This role will report to the Senior Finance Manager.

Responsibilities

Program Financial Planning & Reporting

Own the financial forecast for assigned customer programs, partnering with program managers and engineering leads to ensure forecasts reflect current schedules, scope, and risk, including labor, headcount allocation, capital expenditures, and development spend

Translate engineering and production resource requirements (Bill of Material (BOM), staffing plans, build schedules) into program financial models

Build and maintain program cost/revenue tracking tools to monitor contract performance, funding status, and incurred costs monthly, consolidating results into portfolio-level reporting for leadership

Partner with accounting to support monthly close, ensuring program cost data is accurately captured and reconciled (revenue recognition, WIP, cost accruals)

Track program funding, contract ceilings, and invoicing timeline schedule

Business Partnering and Decision Support

Work directly with program managers and engineering teams to track program performance against budget, schedule, and productivity targets (e.g., variance to EAC, cost/schedule performance)

Support proposal and pricing efforts by providing cost inputs and financial data for cost volumes and basis-of-estimate development

Contribute to the development of standardized financial templates and models to improve consistency across program reporting

Conduct ad-hoc program financial analyses to support program decisions

Deliver clear, program-specific insight on revenue, cost variances, and risk to program managers and executive management

Present program financial results and analysis to multi-disciplinary and executive audiences

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, Accounting, or a similar field

4+ years of progressive experience in program finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role

Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling

Strong understanding of forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis

Hands-on and detail-oriented, with willingness to handle transactional tasks as well as strategic projects

Exceptional communication skills to interact with cross-functional teams and ability to articulate complex financial concepts in a simple manner

Strong leadership skills with a collaborative, roll-up-your-sleeves mentality

Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice to Have

Experience in a start-up, aerospace/defense, or manufacturing environment

Experience with proposal pricing, cost estimating, or government contract types

MBA or relevant professional certification (CPA, CFA)

Active Secret clearance

Compensation and Benefits:

Base salary range for this role is $100,000 - $130,000 and equity in the company

Salary will be based on several factors including, but not limited to: knowledge and skills, education, and experience level

Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision coverage, life insurance, paid parental leave, and many other perks