Financial Analyst Job Amentum

• Analyzing budgetary data, expenditures, and financial reports to assist with accurate financial forecasting and planning.
• Preparing and delivering financial reports and summaries in compliance with organizational, contractual, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitoring financial accounts and performing variance analysis between budgets, forecasts, and actual performance.
• Assisting with budget formulation, allocations, and tracking of financial transactions to ensure adherence to approved budgets.
• Evaluating and identifying trends and risks in financial performance and preparing actionable recommendations for leadership.
• Supporting the month-end and year-end financial closure processes, including analyzing expenditures, journal entries, and accruals.
• Collaborating with team members, contract administrators, and program management to ensure accurate financial implementation for projects.
• Providing insights and data support for pricing strategies and cost analysis during the bid or proposal development stage.
• Maintaining financial data accuracy through the use of financial software systems such as SAP, Deltek, or similar Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Participating in audits by preparing analysis and reports required by internal and external auditors.
• Assisting in the development of cost-control measures and ensuring compliance with internal financial guidelines as well as federal regulations such as FAR/DFARS.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field.
• Three (3) years of financial analysis, accounting, or budgeting experience, preferably in a government contracting or defense industry setting.
• Proficiency in working with financial management systems
• Strong understanding of budgetary processes, financial reporting, and forecasting methods.
• Familiarity with U.S. government financial regulations (FAR, DFARS) and experience preparing financial analyses in line with compliance standards.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel (e.g., pivot tables, advanced formulas, and data visualization).
• Exceptional analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills to present data insights to both financial and non-financial audiences.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport must be valid for a minimum of one (1) year at the time of hire.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.

• Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related discipline.
• Professional certifications such as CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst), CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or CGFM (Certified Government Financial Manager) are highly desirable.
• Experience in OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) operations or working in remote and austere environments with multi-national workforces.
• Familiarity with U.S. Navy financial management operations or military contracting procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and improve cost-control strategies.

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