Financial Analyst II

Job Summary:

The Financial Analyst II under direction of Manager of Program Financial Analysis or an appropriate designee will compile and verify the data used for the preparation and presentation of results of projects and programs along with the business unit to senior management.

Will be the key person to monitor financial performance of projects and programs.

Responsibilities and Tasks:


* Completes quarterly profit and loss statements for all assigned programs.


* Supports the preparation and presentation of results of projects and the business unit to management.


* Monitors financial and schedule performance of programs and gives feedback to business unit and program management regarding opportunities to improve effectiveness.


* Ensures preparation of monthly Earned Value reports and billings for specified programs.


* Provides weekly/monthly reports and analysis of Budget/Cost Analysts group performance.


* Working with Managers and Cost/Schedule Analysts, leads the creation of project budgets and links to critical milestones for new programs.


* Develops and maintains the process of consolidating and analyzing the financial results for programs.


* Participates in Process Improvement teams.


* Prepares and presents results of programs to management.


* Supports accounting in preparation of monthly closing reports.


* Completes monthly EAC's and provides copies signed by the Business Unit Vice President and Finance Manager within the required schedule.


* Advises Management on matters concerning budget and cost.


* Provide financial analysis support to designated Department


* Develop measurements for financial and cost performance.


* Other related duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience/Knowledge & License/Certification:


* Bachelor's degree is required


* Specific Degree Field Required: Finance or Accounting.


* 3-5 years of functional (using skill set) experience is required


* Entry level management experience is required


* 1-3 years of industry experience is required


* Training Pre-requisites (Within One Year of Taking Position):
+ ESD
+ Safety Training, as dictated by Safety Department

Skills and Abilities:


* Have some computer, IT and financial system knowledge.


* Have some experience with MS Office and MS Project required.


* Have entry-level expertise with BaaN, Data Warehouse/Business Objects is preferred.


* Should have some working knowledge in a corporate environment.


* Should have a good work ethic and display good communication skills.


* Have entry-level expertise at reading and interpreting numbers and completing calculations.


* Ability to develop skill of analyzing financial information.


* Ability to develop skill of using balance sheets and graphic displays.


* Some experience or knowledge of business unit accounting.


* Ability to develop communi...