Principal/Sr Principal Financial Analyst

Northrop Grumman

Principal Financial Analyst overseeing financial reporting and cost forecasting for aerospace programs at Northrop Grumman. Collaborating with management to enhance financial performance and strategic planning.

Posted 6/12/2026full-timeEl Segundo • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $94,200 - $141,200 per yearWebsite

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Hard Skills

financial reportingcost forecastingprofitability analysisfinancial analysisfinancial forecastinginvoicing managementcollections managementworking capital analysisaccounts receivable forecastingunbilled analysis

Soft Skills

strategic planningproblem identificationrecommendation makingcommunicationcollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPointCOGNOSSAPMicrosoft Office Suite

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's degreeMaster's degreeDoD Secret Clearance

Industry Keywords

AerospaceDefenseSarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliancefinancial performance metricsLong Range Strategic Plans (LRSP)Annual Operating Plans

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cognos

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Supports Monthly/Quarterly Financial Reporting and Planning processes, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, and profitability analysis.
Supports development of consolidated program Long Range Strategic Plans (LRSP) and Annual Operating Plans.
Works with the business management teams to develop strategies to improve financial performance based on metrics.
Support the management of program financials, including financial and cost forecasting, reporting and analysis, profitability analysis, and working capital analysis (accounts receivable forecasting, unbilled analysis, and aged receivables analysis).
Supports review, analysis, and management of invoicing and collections.
Support Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance and documentation.
Create and modify complex financial briefing templates for Division/Program use

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree with 5 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience, or a Master's degree with 3 years of stated experience
Requires intermediate to advanced understanding of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Must have the ability to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Clearance.
8 years of Finance, Accounting, and/or Business-related experience for Senior Principal Financial Analyst or a Master's degree with 6 years of stated experience
Experience with Financial and Business systems (COGNOS, SAP)
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Expertise in financial analysis and financial forecasting in the Aerospace and Defense industry
Candidate has the ability to identify issues and problems and make recommendations to management for resolution or mitigation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance coverage
Life and disability insurance
Savings plan
Company paid holidays
Paid time off (PTO) for vacation and/or personal business