AT- Senior Financial Analyst

The Senior Financial Analyst – Government Programs is responsible for providing financial oversight, analysis, reporting, and compliance support for government contracts and customer programs. This position plays a critical role in ensuring accurate project costing, financial performance tracking, contract compliance, and effective financial management throughout the project lifecycle.

Working closely with Finance, Program Management, Operations, Contracts, and other functional leaders, the Senior Financial Analyst will analyze program financial performance, monitor project budgets and forecasts, evaluate cost variances, and provide actionable financial insights to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate has strong financial and analytical capabilities, experience working with government contracts and regulated programs, and an understanding of government cost accounting requirements, including FAR and DFARS.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Government Program Financial Management

• Provide financial oversight and analysis for government contracts and customer programs, from contract award through program completion.
• Develop, maintain, and monitor program budgets, financial forecasts, and cost projections.
• Track actual costs against budgets, estimates, and contract values; identify variances and recommend corrective actions.
• Monitor program profitability, cost performance, labor utilization, material costs, and overall financial performance.
• Support the development and maintenance of program cost models, estimates, and financial projections.
• Partner with Program Managers to evaluate financial risks, identify cost-saving opportunities, and improve program performance.
• Monitor contract funding, expenditures, and remaining available funding to identify potential funding constraints.

Government Contract Compliance & Cost Accounting

• Support compliance with applicable Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and other government contract requirements.
• Assist with government contract cost accounting, including direct and indirect costs, labor, material, overhead, and general and administrative expenses.
• Review project transactions and cost allocations to ensure proper accounting treatment and compliance with contract requirements.
• Support government contract audits, including documentation preparation, cost reconciliations, and responding to auditor requests.
• Maintain accurate financial records and supporting documentation for government program reporting and audit requirements.
• Assist with monitoring contract terms, cost allowability, and applicable financial reporting requirements.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare and present monthly program financial reports, including budget-to-actual comparisons, forecasts, cost trends, and profitability analysis.
• Develop financial dashboards and reporting tools to provide visibility into program performance.
• Analyze labor, material, subcontractor, and overhead costs to identify financial trends and potential risks.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities related to government programs.
• Prepare financial analysis and recommendations for leadership to support strategic and operational decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting accuracy, and cost management.

Cross-Functional Business Partnership

• Serve as a financial business partner to Program Management, Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and executive leadership.
• Work with Program Managers to establish financial baselines, monitor spending, and communicate program financial status.
• Collaborate with Operations and Supply Chain to evaluate material cost variances, inventory impacts, purchasing decisions, and production costs.
• Support pricing activities, proposal development, cost estimates, and financial analysis for new government business opportunities.
• Communicate financial risks, trends, and recommendations to appropriate stakeholders.
• Promote financial accountability and sound cost management practices across the organization.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve program financial reporting, forecasting, and cost control processes.
• Develop and implement standardized financial tools, reports, and procedures.
• Support improvements to ERP system utilization, project costing, and financial data accuracy.
• Maintain current knowledge of government contracting financial requirements and industry best practices.

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, or a related field required.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, cost accounting, or project/program finance.
• Experience supporting government contracts, preferably within manufacturing, aerospace, defense, or another regulated industry.
• Working knowledge of FAR and DFARS requirements and government contract cost principles.
• Experience with project costing, budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and financial reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities.
• Experience supporting government contract audits and financial compliance activities preferred.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of financial statements, cost accounting principles, and financial analysis.
• Ability to interpret contract requirements and translate them into financial controls and reporting practices.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Advanced Excel skills and the ability to work with large data sets and develop meaningful financial reports.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while building effective cross-functional relationships.

Key Competencies

• Financial Acumen & Business Insight
• Government Contract Compliance
• Analytical Thinking & Problem Solving
• Attention to Detail & Accuracy
• Accountability & Ownership
• Communication & Collaboration
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Partnership

Compensation and Benefits: Pro-Active Engineering offers a competitive wage based on experience and a generous benefits package to include health, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long-term disability, retirement plan with a company match, FSA, paid vacation, sick days, holidays and Gain Sharing bonuses.

Pro-Active Engineering is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or any other category protected by law.