Under the guidance of the Finance Manager, the Financial Analyst II plays a key role in both corporate financial planning and project-level financial management, supporting NASA Kennedy Space Center. This position is integral to both long-term financial strategy and day-to-day project management. Key responsibilities include supporting the annual Operating Plan (OP) budgeting process, developing financial models for forecasting and strategic planning, and providing actionable insights on financial performance to drive business decisions. The position also focuses on ensuring the accuracy of financial reporting, maintaining compliance with financial regulations, and supporting external audits. As a key partner across teams, the Financial Analyst II will help drive data-driven decision-making and identify process improvements to enhance financial efficiency and reporting effectiveness.
How You Will Fulfill Your Mission
Strategic Financial Planning & Analysis
- Support the annual Operating Plan (OP) budgeting process, including timeline development, coordination of inputs across departments, and preparation of customer level financial reporting.
- Develop and maintain financial models for forecasting, scenario analysis, and strategic planning.
- Analyze financial performance against key metrics, providing insights and recommendations to leadership to drive business decisions.
- Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and reporting effectiveness.
- Serve as a key financial partner across teams, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
- Drive individual and organizational success by supporting corporate objectives through tracking key performance metrics, monitoring profit and loss (P&L) outcomes, and contributing to business development initiatives.
Contract & Project Financial Management
- Monitor and analyze contract funding levels and variances, ensuring projects remain within budget and aligned with contract requirements.
- Prepare Estimates at Completion (EACs) and variance explanations, assessing direct rate impacts, level of effort, and over/under plan contract costs.
- Collaborate with the Finance Manager to align EACs with overall financial strategy and escalate when adjustments are needed to keep projects on track.
- Utilize Costpoint (or similar ERP systems) to support project setup, billing, revenue tracking, funding uploads, and contract value management.
- Ensure data integrity by validating accounting system exports, reconciling invoices, and reviewing government Data Requirement Deliverables (DRDs).
- Identify and resolve financial discrepancies, addressing root causes to prevent future errors.
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