Project Finance Analyst

Thales Defense & Security, Inc. is a U.S. company that has been serving domestic and international defense domains for over 60 years. They are currently seeking a Project Finance Analyst to oversee the financial aspects of projects, ensuring they stay within budget and achieve financial goals.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting, ensuring projects stay within budget and achieve financial goals
• Assist building and maintaining project structures in SAP S/4 HANA/ Fiori
• Prepare project cost reports and presentations
• Create journal entries and supporting schedules
• Monitor budgets for over- and under-runs
• Reconcile various Balance Sheets and P&L accounts
• Support routine financial month-end and year-end close processes
• Support and participate in reporting and forecasting of financial results
• Present in front of groups including executive level employees
• Support annual year-end financial audits
• Works on self-driven or project-based work; with minimal supervision
• Support achievement of all programmatic, contractual and financial objectives
• Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures

Skills

• U.S. Citizenship required. - Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information
• Bachelor's degree in Business/ Accounting/ Finance/ Economics preferred; will also consider 2 years of coursework along with professional experience within a financial department in a corporate environment
• 0-5 years of finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS
• Excellent organizational skills and work ethic
• Ability to work in a team environment and interact with employees in all departments and functions
• Ability to see a problem or challenge and create a solution – a 'roll up your sleeves and get it done' work ethic
• Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products
• Excellent verbal and written communications- Fluent in English
• Ability to comply with all Company guidelines, policies, procedures and embrace Company Core Values
• Knowledge of FAR, DFAR, CAS
• Familiarity with government contracting accounting experience/ DOD Program Finance Reporting
• SAP S/4 Hana experience

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Yearly Incentive Compensation Plan
• Medical insurance for self and eligible family members
• Generous 401(k) program- up to 7% company contribution and 100% immediate vesting
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid wellness, vacation, and holiday leave
• Paid maternity, paternity, and parental leave
• 9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)
• Hybrid Working Environment

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