Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. BAE Systems is an international defense, aerospace, and security company, and they are seeking a Principal Financial Analyst to support their Material & Inventory Management Finance Team. The role involves managing the financial impact of inventory activity, collaborating with various teams, and ensuring compliance with financial controls related to inventory management.
Responsibilities
- Provide financial insights through inventory activity analysis to reduce financial risks and streamline operations
- Develop and implement innovative solutions to increase efficiency and eliminate non-value add activities
- Perform monthly balance sheet reconciliations and disposition variances in a timely manner
- Gain exposure to Senior Management through project initiatives such as implementation of new tools and processes
- Provide monthly executive level reporting on Inventory status and metrics, and assist in regular internal and external audits
- Support Finance, Operations and Program teams through informal and formal trainings and Learning Sessions
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of Supply Chain procedures and their financial impact on the business
Skills
- Bachelor's degree in a related field and 6 years of work experience or equivalent experience
- Proficient Microsoft Office skills –Word, Power Point, Excel (ex: VLOOKUP, IF, SUMIF, PivotTables, Filters, etc.)
- Ability to work independently, self-motivated, process/results oriented
- Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and written across multiple functions and leadership levels
- Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures
- Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills
- Experience within internal controls, audit and/or accounting
- Experience with ERP systems (ie Oracle)
- Familiarity with DFAR, FAR, MMAS, and general Inventory and financial policies and procedures
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 leave
- Paid military leave
- Paid bereavement leave
- Any applicable federal and state sick leave
- Company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards
- Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics
- Temporary employees working 20+ hours per week are eligible for medical benefits, the employee assistance program, and business travel accident insurance
- Temporary employees can elect to participate in the 401(k) savings plan
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