We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support financial planning and performance reporting for defense manufacturing programs in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract position will focus on delivering clear insight into project financial health through recurring and on-demand analysis, helping stakeholders understand spending trends, forecast alignment, and overall program performance. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical judgment, experience with federally funded contract reporting, and the ability to translate complex financial data into practical business recommendations.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare weekly, monthly, and special-request financial reports that evaluate program results against forecasts, budgets, and operating plans.
• Analyze budget-to-actual performance and identify key drivers behind cost variances, schedule impacts, and changes in resource usage.
• Monitor project burn rates and spending patterns to provide timely visibility into financial status and potential risks.
• Produce reporting for government-funded programs, including contract-related expenditure summaries, labor utilization details, and fund tracking documentation.
• Build and maintain financial models that support forecasting, scenario planning, and decision-making for program and finance leadership.
• Perform ad hoc analysis by extracting, organizing, and interpreting financial data to address emerging business questions.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to improve reporting accuracy, validate assumptions, and strengthen financial controls across assigned projects.