About the position
We are seeking a skilled Financial Analyst to join our team at BAE Systems Inc. As a Financial Analyst, you will play a critical role in developing, interpreting, and implementing financial concepts to drive business growth and improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Gather, analyze, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts
Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to management
Perform economic research and analysis of financial statements
Monitor business performance by unit, division, or brand and analyze financial performance, including comparison of actual results against planned results
Develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts with the help of financial and data analytics tools available
Data Analysis and Reporting:
Maintain and ensure data fidelity and integrity in Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau monthly reporting database
Analyze and report data insights using Tableau dashboards
Collaborate with functional owners and other financial analysts to suggest improvements to data presentation
Work with the Data Analytics arm to stay up-to-date with the latest technology and bring back insights to the team
Special Projects and Support:
Work on special projects as assigned, including program finance type initiatives on major projects
Assist with annual budgeting coordination, specifically with Shared Pools
Responsibilities
• Gather, analyze, and summarize recommendations for financial plans, trended future requirements, and operating forecasts
• Prepare reports of findings and recommendations to management
• Perform economic research and analysis of financial statements
• Monitor business performance by unit, division, or brand and analyze financial performance, including comparison of actual results against planned results
• Develop, interpret, and implement financial concepts with the help of financial and data analytics tools available
• Maintain and ensure data fidelity and integrity in Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau monthly reporting database
• Analyze and report data insights using Tableau dashboards
• Collaborate with functional owners and other financial analysts to suggest improvements to data presentation
• Work with the Data Analytics arm to stay up-to-date with the latest technology and bring back insights to the team
• Work on special projects as assigned, including program finance type initiatives on major projects
• Assist with annual budgeting coordination, specifically with Shared Pools
Requirements
• Bachelor's Degree and 4 years work experience or equivalent experience
• Familiarity with Data Warehousing and SQL
• Proficiency in Alteryx, Power BI, and Tableau
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication and reporting skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• Strong understanding of financial concepts and data analysis
• Experience with financial planning and budgeting
• Strong attention to detail and data integrity
Benefits
• health, dental, and vision insurance
• health savings accounts
• a 401(k) savings plan
• disability coverage
• life and accident insurance
• employee assistance program
• a legal plan
• discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance
• paid time off
• paid holidays
• paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave
• Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
• Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.