Project Finance Analyst

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage.The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment.

Project FInance Specialist

Hybrid from Reston, VA

Summary

In this role you will analyze, plan, and understand the company's financial position, support, baseline planning, and actual cost verification, preparation of Estimates at Completion (EAC), variance analysis, manpower projections, revenue, and profit forecasting. You will actively participate in our month-end closings to include preparing necessary cost accruals and journal entries to ensure cost/revenue are recognized correctly for all programs.

In addition you will provide general support to the Program Manager/Program Team with business and financial analysis, and, financial reports for Site Management. Your experience with project/program finance and working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint will help you succeed in this position.

Primary & Essential Accountabilities

• Program & Finance: Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; Budget preparation, reporting and management; Cost & Variance Analysis; Estimate at Completion (EAC); Cash Management/Working Capital; Forecasting; Contractual Reporting (CDRL, EVM, Cost & Pricing, C/SSR); Risk Management; Return on Investment (ROI); Audit preparation and management; and Program Review preparation
• Understand the Annual Financial Plan and the Strategic Guide Plan process and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit, investment and cash flow data
• Performfinancialplanningandanalysisforaprogramofmoderatetolargesize,orseveralsmaller programsfortheorganization
• EnsureGAAPandCorporatepoliciesguidingrevenuerecognitionareadheredtooneverycontractandproperlyreflectedinSiteplansandforecasts
• Applycriticalthinkingtoassistsitemanagementinidentifyingriskanddevelopingriskmitigationstrategies
• Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Understandcontractdesignandstructuretoinclude:FFP;CPIF;CPFF;CPAF;BOA;IDIQ;ForeignMilitarySale(FMS);
• andInternationalDirectCommercialSale(DCS),and,competitiveandsolesourceprocurements
• Establish, develop and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers
• Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends and interpret the results
• Support of government compliance and audit activities
• Ability to grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop a working knowledge of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and IFRS
• Supports, communicate, reinforce and defend the mission, values and culture of the organization
• Mentor,trainandprovideworkleadershiptoless-experiencedFinancialAnalysts

Secondary Accountabilities

• Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation
• General Business Operations Knowledge to include: Management principles; Business Development; HR; Operations; Finance; Accounting; Economics; and Information Technology
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3,or more, years of progressive experience in a government manufacturing environment
• MA, MS and/or Professional Certification is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
• Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
• Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/Direct Sell and Allowable vs. Unallowable Cost
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite , MS Project, Visio, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel skills

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. SES Space & Defense is committed to workplace diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law.