BAE Systems Looking for Cost Accounting Financial Analyst at Radford, Virginia Full Time

BAE Systems is seeking a Cost Accounting Financial Analyst to join our team at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. The ideal candidate would be responsible for working closely with our manufacturing and program management teams, developing production standards and monitoring performance against cost and efficiency goals for a variety of materials, programs, and customers. Candidate must be able to work effectively with short turnaround job tasking and time constraints as this is a highly dynamic and fast paced work environment.

In this role your primary responsibilities will include the following:
Primary responsibility is to own and lead the cost and inventory functions within the Radford manufacturing and program management teams
Review internal cost accounting processes making recommendations for improvement opportunities.
Develop a clear understanding of the organization s financial and manufacturing systems in order to fully utilize information for analysis and reporting.
Ensure validity and accuracy of MRP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing. Own MRP process enhancements and continue to scale the system to meet new processes and requirements
Develop and manage quarterly, annual, and five (5) year forecasts with production and program management teams
Maintain overall production and program financial position. Develop plans and performance measurement reports that satisfy company and customer requirements for production and program status and cost collection.
Develop labor and material standards and measure actual performance versus standards
Develop time phased expenditure plans. Identify implication of schedule variances and suggest appropriate work-around recovery plans
Monitor production and program spending against the baseline plan and current forecasts. Prepare variance analysis with production/program team and identify appropriate corrective action. Revise financial forecasts to reflect manufacturing and cost variances
Analyze production status to provide up-to date Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC)
Forecast production/program data (funding, sales, gross margin, product cost by element, cash flow, backlog, manpower) and facilities requirements in Hyperion
Analyze and revise production/program EAC when changes occur in overhead rates, and report the impact to the management team.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as required

Required Education, Experience, & Skills
Bachelor s Degree and 6 years relevant experience in Financial Analysis
Strong cost accounting analytical skills
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Financial forecasting experience
Ability to interface with various levels of management
Ability to work well independently and in a team environment
Organized and disciplined in work habits; ability to multi-task and prioritize work
Good communication and presentation skills

Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
MBA, CPA or CMA preferred
6+ year s cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
Extensive ERP/MRP knowledge and experience – Fourth Shift experience preferred
Knowledge of Hyperion queries and input
Experience in Earned Value Management
Experience within government contracting environment including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR)
Knowledge of MS Access and SQL queries and reports

About BAE Systems Platforms & Services
BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it s what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts – defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you ll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.

The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:
At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.