Principal Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead
Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Sustainment Operations Finance Team has an immediate opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead.
This is an onsite role supporting the global aftermarket network based out of our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma campus location.
The ideal candidate is an energetic, intuitive, self-starter interested in supporting and improving the accounting, reporting, and forecasting processes for the organization.
What You Will Do :
- Sustain robust monthly forecast and risk / opportunity process and drive forecasting accuracy.
- Assist materials team with analysis to support material shipments / cost alternatives.
- Track overhaul cost and recommend improvements where applicable.
- Provide detail level monthly sales and margin variance analysis.
- Analyze and prepare results summaries for management review.
- Assist in the program monthly close process including journal entries and cost reconciliation.
- Provide operations support for depots and field locations.
- Provide analysis on budgets, forecasts, inventory and sales.
- Assist with MRO accounting process documentation and process improvement initiatives.
- Support Enterprise Services on monthly billings and Field Service programs.
- Review of P&L for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with research of extraordinary items.
- Prepare annual EAC (estimate at completion) and LDD (lost, damaged, destroyed) processes and recommend improvements.
- Develop / maintain collaborative position with operations team and support monthly business reviews.
- Finance support for inventory cycle counts.
- Assist in special assignments and ad hoc analysis.
- 5 to 10% business travel possible.
Qualifications You Must Have :
Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance; OR an advanced degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance.Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, reporting requirements, financial analysis techniques, and budgeting / forecasting processes.Ability to develop and apply financial models.Strong financial / cost analysis and budgeting / forecasting skills.Self-direction and organization skills critical to achieve month-end reporting deadlines.Strong PC skills including advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Excel.Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and must be able to work with all levels of employees and management.Positive attitude, be detail-oriented and have a strong ability to multi-task and teamwork.U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program / contract.