Principal Financial Analyst

Principal Financial Analyst

At Northrop Grumman, our employees have incredible opportunities to work on revolutionary systems that impact people's lives around the world today, and for generations to come. Our pioneering and inventive spirit has enabled us to be at the forefront of many technological advancements in our nation's history - from the first flight across the Atlantic Ocean, to stealth bombers, to landing on the moon. We look for people who have bold new ideas, courage and a pioneering spirit to join forces to invent the future, and have fun along the way. Our culture thrives on intellectual curiosity, cognitive diversity and bringing your whole self to work and we have an insatiable drive to do what others think is impossible. Our employees are not only part of history, they're making history. Northrop Grumman Corporate Office is seeking a highly qualified candidates for a Principal Financial Analyst in Falls Church, VA. This position requires a highly motivated, self-starter with excellent verbal and written communication skills and attention to detail. The selected candidate will directly report to the Manager of Financial Planning & Analysis and job responsibilities will include, but not be limited to, the following :

• Provides analytical support for rolling forecasts and aggregating sector and corporate office data for monthly, quarterly and annual processes.
• Ensures accurate calculations, tracking and reporting of source data and prepares variance narratives for leadership review.
• Prepares analytics to support corporate-wide activities for capital management and business case valuations to support potential merger, divestiture and acquisition (MD&A) activities.
• Involved in confidential & special projects in support of the executive management team and Board of Directors.
• Prepares financial products to support the long-range strategic / financial planning, proxy analysis, peer competitive analyses and evaluating the position of the company's business portfolio.
• Coordinates with internal and external parties, including consultants, corporate and sector strategic and financial planners, and other business management functions.
• Identifies proactive process improvement approaches to recurring deliverables, with a focus on increased data fidelity and reduced cycle time.
• Embraces technology and automation to achieve faster and more efficient outcomes.
• Perform preliminary and final / detailed valuation analyses; be able to work independently under minimal supervision, ability to perform complex research, prepare final review materials; prepare in depth customer presentations and analyze and critique financial statements and investor material.

Performance standards that an incumbent must have to be successful in this position include :

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Primary Level Salary Range : $94,200.00 - $141,200.00 The above salary range represents a general guideline; however, Northrop Grumman considers a number of factors when determining base salary offers such as the scope and responsibilities of the position and the candidate's experience, education, skills and current market conditions. Depending on the position, employees may be eligible for overtime, shift differential, and a discretionary bonus in addition to base pay. Annual bonuses are designed to reward individual contributions as well as allow employees to share in company results. Employees in Vice President or Director positions may be eligible for Long Term Incentives. In addition, Northrop Grumman provides a variety of benefits including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, savings plan, Company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO) for vacation and / or personal business.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 20 days from the job posting date. However, this timeline may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Northrop Grumman is an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.