Cost Analyst - Aitech

In this role, you will be responsible for tracking and analyzing the performance of short and long-term projects. You will be working closely with program managers and other internal/external stakeholders to optimize program budgeting and identify potential risks.

 Primary Responsibilities:

• Budgeting, tracking, and forecasting of short and long term projects 
• Project costing and pricing support for new business
• Customer and IRAD projects financial progress reporting 
• Bookings, billings and revenue forecasting
• Gross margin reports and analysis on projects
• Identify and assess project financial risks
• Budget variance analysis and corrective recommendations
• Project cash flow projections
• Inventory tracking on projects
• Develop and implement financial models, project cost controls, and ROI analysis
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis and support
• Any other job-related issues as required by the business and management
• Monitor industry trends and economic factors to determine potential impacts on project costs

Requirements:

Recommended Experience/Education:

• Min 2+ years of FP&A/programs experience
• BA/BS degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics or related quantitative majors
• Experience in costing NRE in the Military and/or Space industry
• Manufacturing and BOM Costing experience

Recommended Skills/Requirements:

• Excellent analytical skills and ability to create complex financial models and reports
• Excellent oral and written communications skills and the ability to effectively interact at all levels within the organization and with external customers.
• Must have advanced proficiency with MS Excel and Midsize ERP Systems
• Must have advanced knowledge of dynamic array formulas in MS Excel
• Ability and willingness to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently
• Detail-Oriented skills
• Can display a positive attitude in discussion, including if there are conflicts 

*Must be a US Citizen or authorized to work in the US