Head of Financial Planning & Analysis leading budgeting and financial insights at Light for the World. Overseeing team performance and financial strategies for international operations.
About the role
- Senior Program Financial Analyst providing financial leadership for complex naval power and defense programs. Collaborates with program management, engineering, and operations for accurate financial oversight.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the primary financial partner to Program Managers for assigned programs
- Develop and manage program budgets, forecasts, and financial performance metrics
- Track program costs, labor, revenue, and margins; analyze variances and recommend corrective actions
- Support program planning activities including EACs, ETCs, and long-range forecasts
- Prepare and present financial reports to program leadership and senior management
- Ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, including cost accounting standards and internal controls
- Support contract financial requirements such as funding profiles, billing, and audits
- Assist with proposal development, pricing, and financial risk assessments
- Drive continuous improvement in program financial processes and reporting tools
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field
- 7+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, preferably in a defense, aerospace, or manufacturing environment
- Strong experience supporting programs or projects with complex cost structures
- Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
- Proven ability to analyze large data sets and communicate insights clearly to non-financial stakeholders
- Experience with government contracting and DoD programs
- Familiarity with Earned Value Management (EVM) concepts
- Experience supporting long-term, multi-year programs
- Knowledge of FAR/DFARS and related compliance requirements
- U.S. Citizenship required.
Benefits
- medical, dental, and vision coverage
- company contribution to a health savings account
- telemedicine
- life and disability insurance
- legal insurance
- 401(k) savings plan
- wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being
- flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program
- competitive vacation
- health/emergency leave
- paid parental leave
- community service hours
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