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Senior Financial Analyst- Defense
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A Financial Analyst evaluates investment opportunities and makes recommendations to individuals and businesses. Analyzes the performance of different types of investments, studies business and economic trends and analyzes data to project company earnings
$93,720 / year median in Washington
+4% projected growth
Job Description
Senior Financial Analyst
- Defense nLIGHT
- 2.9 Camas, WA Job Details Full-time $100,000
- $123,000 a year 5 hours ago Benefits Paid jury duty Health savings account AD&D insurance Employee stock purchase plan Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance RSU Tuition reimbursement Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Bereavement leave Pet insurance Qualifications Financial forecasting Presentation software Spreadsheets ERP systems Bachelor's degree Financial forecasting analysis Achieving project delivery timelines Manufacturing company experience Excel data analysis Full Job Description Who We Are At nLIGHT, we are constantly on the cutting-edge of laser technology in a massively growing market.
NASDAQ:
LASR). Summary As a critical member of nLIGHT and the Finance team, the Senior Financial Analyst for Defense will be working with executive management and partnering with all areas of the business to support the growth and profitability of the defense business group in a complex manufacturing environment. This position will require someone with very high personal and professional values, excellent judgement, and strong leadership skills. Function Business Partnering- Support contract proposals and performance. Provide recommendations and develop reporting/processes that improve insight and decision-making. Reporting
- Develop insightful reports supporting monthly/quarterly/annual results and forecast but also support execution on portfolio of programs. Forecasting
- Coordinate and prepare rolling forecast and planning scenarios using both traditional FP&A and EVMS tools. Provide guidance and advice to improve forecasting and reporting accuracy, improve results, and identify areas of risk. Financial Reporting Support
- Review accounting packages to ensure accuracy, provide explanations of trends and variances, and develop reporting that helps provide better organizational understanding of results. Compliance Support
- Support proposal reviews, annual rate proposals, and reviews/audits with
DCAA/DCMA.
Partner cross-functionally on issues to ensure FAR compliance, support external audit requirements, and protect sensitive information. Lead and participate on departmental, inter-company, and cross-functional teams to improve reporting and processes, which may range between accounting, operations, government contract and/or finance-focus, and require willingness to stretch knowledge and expertise based on the needs of the organization.Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or similar field. Minimum 6 years of experience in a Corporate Finance or Program Control organization supporting Government Programs, ideally in a dual-segment manufacturing company. Power user of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. Experience with EVMS, Forecasting, and ERP systems. Ability to organize and complete multiple high-priority projects on schedule. Advanced problem-solving skills and strong judgement. Strong communication skills, including ability to communicate complex information to management. Creative and tenacious problem-solver with strong analytical skillsPreferred Qualifications:
Understanding of FAR and CAS requirements. Experience supporting Government Programs. nLIGHT is proud to offer comprehensiveCOMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Starting pay depends on qualifications:Senior Financial Analyst:
$100,000- $123,000 Other Compensation and Benefits Target Cash Bonus of 5% of earned wages Eligible for Restricted Stock Unit grants 4 weeks of Paid Time Off per year 10 paid Holidays Eligible for health benefits on the 1st day of the month after your start date Medical, Dental and Vision Benefits, including prescription and orthodontia with employee-paid premiums as low as $40.