Senior Program Finance Analyst

Provides complex financial and schedule control services for assigned projects. Supports Program Managers and program functional participants in the financial/schedule management of large and/or complex projects to ensure that financial and schedule goals are met. This position typically works under general supervision and direction. Incumbents of this position will regularly exercise discretionary and substantial decision-making authority.

Key Responsibilities

• Works independently to perform project planning, monitoring, and reporting activities for programs/projects as assigned
• Analyzes and interprets data from SAP
• Utilizes discretion and analysis in developing, maintaining, and facilitating project plans for projects
• Effectively interfaces and builds strong relationships with internal and external customers
• Coordinates projects in accordance with Cubic policies and procedures
• Establishes the cost accounting structure of projects.
• Assists in the budgeting and scheduling process.
• Participates with scheduling professionals in the creation of project schedules and reviews.
• Provides earned value management
• Monitors costs to ensure accurate accounting.
• Facilitates cost corrections and/or prepares account correction documents.
• Provides analyses and compiles expected cost data to form Estimate-At-Complete (EAC) forecasts.
• Inputs budget and EAC data into SAP.
• Forecasts expenditures, sales, earnings, and cash flow.
• Monitors and analyzes Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable to ensure both activities are timely and correct.
• Prepares various internal and external (customer) financial analyses and reports.
• Supports internal and external audits.
• Supports proposal development activities.
• Distributes various cost and schedule reports to assigned project participants.
• Creates annual budget for product line.
• Maintains and updates financial forecast for product line on a weekly and monthly basis.
• May perform other duties as required

Qualifications

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in the Defense Industry.

Skills & Competencies

• Deep understanding of Defense Industry financial regulations, contracting practices, and compliance standards.
• Proven experience in Project Finance and various contract types (e.g., CPFF, FFP, T&M).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to financial challenges.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across all organizational levels.
• Skilled in presenting complex financial data clearly and concisely.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and SAP for financial analysis and reporting.
• Experience in financial planning, forecasting, and risk mitigation.
• Strong mentoring and leadership abilities to support team development and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods.

Cubic Pay Range:

The Cubic pay range for this job level is a general guideline only and not a guarantee of compensation or salary. Additional factors considered in extending an offer include (but are not limited to) responsibilities of the job, education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity, alignment with market data, applicable bargaining agreement (if any), or other law.