BEST IN SYSTEMS TECHNOLOGY RESEARCH & DEVELOPMENT CORPORATIONS is hiring a
Senior Program Financial Analyst

Summary

Join our team as a Senior Program Financial Analyst and support all aspects of program planning, providing financial analysis and support to program management teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
• Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in finance or accounting, preferably in a program finance or project control role
• Strong understanding of financial principles, including budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Proficiency with financial software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Experience with government contracting and knowledge of Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is a plus
• Ability to obtain security clearance for which U.S. citizenship is required by the U.S. Government (or U.S. Office of Personnel Management)
• Provide advanced analytical skills that require critical thinking and a strong attention to detail
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences
• Make decisions with sound judgement while complying with policies and procedures
• Develop and maintain professional and effective relationships with internal and external customers
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment to meet deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to establish processes to drive efficiencies

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Program Managers to develop and maintain program budgets and forecasts
• Analyze program financial performance against budget and forecast, identifying variances and trends
• Provide financial insights and recommendations to program managers and stakeholders
• Monitor, track, analyze, and report on program financials on various programs varying in size and complexity with attention to 75% spent metrics and backlog reporting
• Monitor program expenditures and ensure they align with forecast
• Work with contracts and procurement and teams to proactively manage subcontractor and consultant hours/costs, address funding needs, and monitor invoicing
• Complete accurate submission of customer financial deliverables (i.e., Funds and Man-Hours Expenditure Report, Contract Funds Status Report, Financial Status Report, etc.)
• Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as government and industry regulations related to program finance
• Support internal and external audits as required
• Identify financial risks associated with programs and alert management to potential at risk situations
• Work closely with program managers, contracts, procurement, and other finance team members to ensure financial alignment and support program objectives
• Provide training and guidance to program teams on financial processes and tools
• Contribute to the development and implementation of financial processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy

Benefits

The flexibility to work a remote schedule, preferably based in Woburn, MA