Senior Financial Analyst
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Mid, Senior
Bachelor's
Orlando, FL, USA
In Person
Finance & BankingCorporate Finance & FP&A
About the job
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree and at least six years of prior relevant financial analysis experience, or a graduate degree and at least four years of prior related experience; alternatively, at least ten years of prior related experience in lieu of a degree.
- Broad experience in business financial management, including government and commercial contracting, earned value analysis, cost analysis, financial planning, cash flow management, progress payments, and billing milestones is preferred.
- Advanced knowledge of Earned Value and Earned Value Management Systems is strongly preferred.
- High proficiency with Excel and Microsoft Office tools is preferred.
- Experience developing financial forecasts and long-range planning models is preferred.
- Prior experience supporting Department of Defense or other government contracts is preferred.
- Ability to obtain a U.S. security clearance.
Responsibilities
- Monitor and interpret program financial performance, identify potential issues early, assess risks, and recommend corrective actions.
- Lead the development and management of time-phased integrated budgets and schedules; ensure Earned Value compliance, reporting accuracy, and ongoing cost and schedule integration.
- Execute budgeting, cost control, variance analysis, internal and external financial reporting, and risk management activities.
- Prepare quarterly Estimates at Complete and support the development of Estimate to Complete, Estimate at Complete, and Latest Revised Estimate projections.
- Support or lead financial analysts in establishing and maintaining Work Breakdown Structures and charge number setups.
- Guide financial analysts in monitoring labor and non-labor costs to ensure expenditures remain within budget and are appropriately charged.
- Support or lead workforce planning, forecasting, and reporting activities.
- Extract, reconcile, and validate accounting data to ensure financial integrity.
- Produce program financial artifacts, including Earned Value reports, graphical analyses, and customer deliverables.
- Develop and present financial status briefings to customers and internal leadership.
- Guide Program Managers and Control Account Managers on cost and schedule performance reporting processes.
- Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development support to junior finance team members.
- Communicate across the organization and influence changes to financial practices and processes.
- Recommend and implement process improvement initiatives to enhance financial performance and reporting.
- Perform ad hoc analyses, data validation, and other financial integrity reviews as required.
- Maintain working knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulations, Cost Accounting Standards, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.
- Mentor junior analysts in conducting detailed investigations and identifying root causes of financial discrepancies.
Desired Qualifications
- Demonstrated ability to build collaborative relationships, establish trust, and contribute to an inclusive team environment.
About the company
L3Harris Technologies provides aerospace, defense, and space systems for governments and commercial customers, including sensors, communications, propulsion, and space assets. Its products combine hardware and software into integrated systems used for missions, from tactical radios and night vision to satellite payloads and missile defense. The company blends two legacies—Harris and L3—plus an acquisition strategy to deliver quick, field-ready capabilities, with a focus on space, missiles, and resilient satellite communications. Its goal is to deliver mission-ready defense and intelligence technology at scale for national security and related customers.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Melbourne, Florida
Founded
1895
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- July 2026 backlog hit $42 billion after $7.3 billion orders and raised guidance.
- June 2026 Camden groundbreaking expands PAC-3 capacity as missile inventories stay depleted.
- August 2026 Intuitive Machines contract deepens L3Harris's SDA Tranche 3 missile-defense platform.
What critics are saying
- Christopher Kubasik's August 2026 ouster exposed governance fragility and succession disruption.
- Aerojet Rocketdyne integration and Camden expansions must execute flawlessly before 2030 demand spikes.
- Lockheed and Pentagon pricing pressure can compress margins if delivery slips or defects emerge.
What makes L3Harris Technologies unique
- PAC-3 and THAAD propulsion make L3Harris irreplaceable in U.S. missile defense.
- Space & Mission Systems plus Missile Solutions give Sam Mehta 80% revenue control.
- Roman telescope optics and NGI motors show unmatched breadth across space and interceptors.
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Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan
- 401(k) Company Match
- Paid Vacation
- Paid Holidays
- Mental Health Support
- Relocation Assistance