Principal Financial Analyst

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: No relocation assistance available CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR START: No CLEARANCE TYPE: Secret TRAVEL: Yes, 10% of the Time Description 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. We are looking for you to join our team as a Principal Financial Analyst based out of Linthicum, MD. This position may be staffed as a Hybrid role from Linthicum, MD. This position offers the 9/80 schedule. What You’ll Get to Do : The Principal Financial Analyst  will support the Financial Planning & Reporting Organization, Land and Maritime Sensors Business Unit The Financial Analyst will be responsible for the consolidation and analysis of monthly financial reporting and forecasting; coordination of monthly variance analysis, consolidation and review of annual operating plans;  and providing guidance on EAC and revenue recognition policies/procedures.  Additional roles and responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: • Business Unit lead for cash and balance sheet activities. • Monthly/quarterly forecasting, reporting, and analysis to include Income Statement and Balance Sheet activities • Annual Operating Plan (AOP) preparation and coordination • AR billed/unbilled reviews and status • Various month-end entries related to Balance Sheet reclass, forward loss/reserve entries, etc. • Support to quarterly EAC reviews/process as well as PPA processing • Other ad hoc duties as assigned Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field with 5 years of related experience, or Master’s Degree as described with 3 years of related professional experience •  Will consider 9 years of applied experience in lieu of degree requirement. Proficiency with MS Office Suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint • Experience with the following reporting tools: SAP/Business Warehouse, Excel & Cognos. • Professional experience in Aerospace & Defense, Financial Services, or Telecommunications. • Financial Forecasting, Cognos experience • The willingness and ability to travel domestically 10% of the time. • Ability to obtain and maintain a US Government Secret clearance. • US Citizenship is required. Preferred Qualifications: • Prior experience with financial analysis and reporting including development of forecast, profitability, and cash flow analysis • Experience with Cognos, Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, lookups, chart generation, VBA macros, etc.) • Ability to interface with multiple disciplines and varying levels of management • Analytical; makes recommendations using acquired data and experience • Detail and results oriented; ability to deliver timely and accurate results under time sensitive conditions • Excellent organizational and prioritization skills; ability to multitask • Self-motivated and works well in team environment   What We Can Offer You Northrop Grumman provides a comprehensive benefits package and a work environment which encourages your growth and supports the mutual success