Job Summary: The Principal Financial Planner & Analyst will support the Business Operations organization and work directly with our Engineering leaders. This role will help develop financial controls and processes to streamline financial reporting of Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet financial statements while working to support project execution with a practical mindset. In addition, this role will drive the development, planning, forecasting, and the analysis of financial performance of the line of business in a high-tech, high-complexity manufacturing environment with a high-growth business of the Aerospace and Defense industry. This role reports to the Sr Manager, Finance for Engineering. Job Responsibilities Include: * Providing financial analysis, monitor trends and be able to accurately interpret the results in support of the Engineering Managers on a variety of financial engagements * Work to improve and drive processes for accurate charging/reporting of Engineering time to projects * Preparing financial data charts for leadership reviews * Providing weekly/monthly variance analysis; highlight trends, assess financial risk, and recommend corrective actions * Work as part of an integrated Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) team * Interfacing with Mercury FP&A group to ensure proper accounting treatment and methods are aligned to company processes and policies * Supporting audits of financial information by internal and external auditors * Developing and monitoring financial risks and opportunities related to all P&L and Balance Sheet metrics resulting from both GAAP and program execution. * Developing financial forecasts and deeply analyzing project estimates at completion Required Qualifications: * 6+ years related experience * BS Degree in Business Administration, Finance or related discipline * Experience with business processes behind revenue, profits, bookings and cash flow forecasting * Experience working with absorption accounting * Strong communication and presenting financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner * Advanced knowledge of MS Office Applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Preferred Qualifications: * DoD finance experience * Understanding of EVM principles and their application to complex projects * Experience with Oracle, Hyperion, Deltek Cobra, ProPricer or other cost accounting systems * Pro-active, creative and innovative in solving problems and issues * Adapt well to ambiguity as needed * Excellent verbal and written communication * Detail-oriented and Self-motivated * Ability to work in a team environment * Ability to prioritize and self-manage a multi-tasked workload in a fast paced environment Location: * The candidate must be able to work hybrid and commute to the Andover, MA location. 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