Cost Analyst I

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: San Diego
Posted on: May 3, 2024

Job Description:

Job Description BAE Systems San Diego Ship Repair is searching for a Cost Analyst I to join our dynamic Finance team. This is a hybrid position, the employee will work remote two days per week. BAE Systems' Finance organization is the trusted business partner managing program execution and financial health, creating innovative solutions, and providing value added insight to our internal and external customers. We are committed to employee growth and development, encouraging employees to build growth-oriented careers at BAE Systems.This individual will report under the Finance Department and serve as the business partner to the Ship Repair Program Management team. This analyst shall allocate costs and prepares reports that maintain the company's cost accounting system. Ensure that costs are allocated according to established procedures. Investigate cost structures for new and existing areas of the company. Price new services or products by developing unit costs and projecting expenses. Prepares reports that compare budgets with actual expenses. Perform ad-hoc work with minimal direction. May recommend, design, or develop revisions to the cost accounting system.Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate closely with program managers and cross-functional partners.
• Participate and manage month-end financial reporting activities across multiple programs.
• Forecast financial metrics, develop program baselines, and manage Estimates-to-Complete (EACs).
• Manage and present financial data to internal and external customers, including variance analysis and forecasts.
• Supporting weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting requirements both internally and externally as required.
• Carry out miscellaneous financial analysis or ad-hoc assignments as required.
• Continually assess and improve financial reporting processes to enhance efficiencies.
• Hybrid work arrangement (50% onsite / 50% offsite).Required Education, Experience, & Skills
  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related degree with 0-2 years work or equivalent experience.
  • Knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
  • Basic understanding of program finance and/or other finance functional disciplines particularly in the management of large government acquisition contracts.
  • Demonstrated problem solving and in-depth analytical skills.
  • Ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner.
  • Strong interpersonal skills to influence diverse work teams.
  • Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment.
  • Ability to make decisions with sound judgment while complying with policies and procedures.Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills
    • Aptitude in project forecasting and analysis, particularly in a US Defense environment.
    • Possesses finance experience in the aerospace/defense industry.
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools.
    • Familiarity with Earned Value Management System (EVMS).
    • Experience in Deltek, Cost Point, SAP, or other equivalent accounting software.
    • Experience with Hyperion and Hyperion Financial Management (HFM).Pay InformationFull-Time Salary Range: $53680 - $91300Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics.About BAE Systems Platforms & Services BAE Systems, Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of BAE Systems plc, an international defense, aerospace and security company which delivers a full range of products and services for air, land and naval forces, as well as advanced electronics, security, information technology solutions and customer support services. Improving the future and protecting lives is an ambitious mission, but it's what we do at BAE Systems. Working here means using your passion and ingenuity where it counts - defending national security with breakthrough technology, superior products, and intelligence solutions. As you develop the latest technology and defend national security, you will continually hone your skills on a team-making a big impact on a global scale. At BAE Systems, you'll find a rewarding career that truly makes a difference.The Platforms & Services (P&S) sector under BAE Systems, Inc does the big stuff: the armored combat vehicles, naval guns, missile launchers, and naval ship repair...just to name a few. Our employees take pride in the work they do and why they do it. They are on the front lines every day, building our products to protect the lives of those who serve. We may be biased, but we think P&S does some of the coolest work around, and we think you will too.Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:At BAE Systems, we work hard every day to nurture an inclusive culture where employees are valued and feel like they belong. We are conscious of the need for all employees to see themselves reflected at every level of the company and know that in order to unlock the full potential of our workforce, everyone must feel confident being their best, most sincere self and be equipped to thrive. We provide impactful professional development experiences to our employees and invest in social impact partnerships to uplift communities and drive purposeful change. Here you will find significant opportunities to do meaningful work in an environment intentionally designed to be one where you will learn, grow and belong.BAE Systems is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

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