Senior Specialist, Finance

SES Space & Defense is a trusted partner ensuring mission success for our customers by blanketing the globe with multi orbit end to end satellite and technology solutions which provide reliable, secure, and high bandwidth connectivity. We strive to be the only solution when success is critical, and we will take care of our employees because we recognize they are our competitive advantage. The SES S&D Team, along with our customers and partners, will achieve success through integrity, honor, and commitment. 

Financial Analyst

Hybrid from Reston, VA

Summary 
In this role you will analyze, plan, and understand the company’s financial position, support, baseline planning, actual cost verification, preparation of Estimates at Completion (EAC), variance analysis, manpower projections, revenue, and profit forecasting. You will actively participate in our month-end closings, including preparing necessary cost accruals and journal entries to ensure cost/revenue is correctly recognized for all programs. 

In addition, you will provide general support to the Program Manager/Program Team with business and financial analysis, and financial reports for Site Management. Your experience with project/program finance and working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint will help you succeed in this position. 

Primary & Essential Accountabilities

• Program & Finance: Basis of Estimate (BOE) preparation; Budget preparation, reporting and management; Cost & Variance Analysis; Estimate at Completion (EAC); Cash Management/Working Capital; Forecasting; Contractual Reporting (CDRL, etc.); Risk Management; Return on Investment (ROI); Audit preparation and management; and Program Review preparation
• Understand the Annual Financial Plan and the Strategic Guide Plan process and help prepare program bookings, revenue, operating profit and investment
• Perform financial planning and analysis for a program of moderate to large size, or several smaller programs for the organization
• Ensure GAAP/IFRS and Corporate policies guiding revenue recognition are adhered to on every contract and properly reflected in Site plans and forecasts
• Apply critical thinking to assist site management in identifying risk and developing risk mitigation strategies
• Understand how job costs are collected and billed on all contract types
• Ability to work on cross-functional teams
• Understand contract design and structure to include: FFP; CPIF; CPFF; CPAF; BOA; IDIQ; Foreign Military Sale (FMS)
• and International Direct Commercial Sale (DCS), and competitive and sole source procurements
• Establish, develop, and maintain effective business relationships with internal and external customers
• Conduct analytical studies, monitor trends, and interpret the results
• Support government compliance and audit activities
• Ability to grasp generally accepted accounting principles and develop a working knowledge of the Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and IFRS
• Supports, communicates, reinforces, and defends the mission, values, and culture of the organization
• Mentor, train, and provide work leadership to less-experienced Financial Analysts

Secondary Accountabilities

• Maximize IT utilization through electronic commerce and ERP/Oracle implementation
• General Business Operations knowledge to include management principles; business development; human resources; operations; finance; accounting; economics; and information technology
• Ability to interact effectively at all levels and across diverse cultures

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting or related field
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in a government finance environment
• MA, MS and/or Professional Certification is highly desirable
• Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint
• Working knowledge of the FAR, DFAR, CAS & SOX
• Understand financial analysis principles and have financial analysis skills
• Working knowledge of IR&D/B&P/Direct Sell and Allowable vs. Unallowable Cost
• Strong computer skills (MS Office Suite, MS Project, Visio, Oracle)
• Advanced Excel skills 

The base salary range for this full-time position is $90,000.00 - $115,000.00 + bonus + benefits. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. 

SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. SES Space & Defense is committed to workplace diversity, equity & inclusion. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal law. #LI-Hybrid #LI-DR1