Company Information
Twenty-Six Defense, headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas, is a leading provider of high-performance products, system solutions, and aftermarket support services focusing on the defense, homeland security, and commercial aviation markets. With facilities throughout the U.S., Twenty-Six Defense is dedicated to supporting those who contribute to the national security of the United States. Twenty-Six Defense is wholly owned by Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT), a global high-technology company engaged in a wide range of programs for innovative defense and commercial applications.
Job Summary
We are hiring a highly analytical Financial Analyst III for a key new role in our growing Warfighter Systems division. This Finance position will provide critical financial support across Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Pricing, and Program Finance. This broader-scope Finance role is ideal for a detail‑oriented, data‑driven individual who enjoys working cross‑functionally to drive financial performance, enhance business insights, and support program success. The ideal candidate will combine strong financial acumen with an ability to interpret complex data, influence decision making, and parter cross-functionally to help deliver results. This role will report directly to the Warfighter Systems Senior FP&A Manager in Roanoke, VA.
Assist With Warfighter Systems Financial Reporting To Key Stakeholders
- Provide monthly results and updated forecasts for orders and backlog, profit and loss metrics (revenue, gross profit, discretionary spending, operating profit), cash flow and working capital metrics (cash receipts, inventory, receivables, advances, disbursements.)
- Consolidate financial data and key metrics for various monthly Corporate & Division level reviews with leadership teams. Prepare monthly Sales and Orders forecasts and Risk/Opportunity reviews. Help explain financial performance and forecast data.
- Advise management on matters concerning budget and cost, including variance analysis from annual operating plan (AOP) and forecast. Provide analysis to division leadership regarding opportunities for improvement.
Provide Finance Support To Program, Project, And Department Levels
- Work closely with Business Development, Product Line Management, Engineering, and Program Management Teams as Finance business partner. Help support Bid & Proposal (B&P), Independent Research and Development (IRAD), Engineering Aid (E-AID), and Capital Expenditures (CapEx) forecasting, reporting, and financial decision making.
- Support Program Management with complex Percentage of Cost Completion (POCC) forecasting and reporting for select government projects. Help complete Performance Based Payment (PBP) models as required to accelerate cash collections.
- Provide monthly Headcount and Overhead department spend to all departments. Work closely to explain overhead rate and variance drivers to budget owners. Prepare actuals, forecasts, and budgets on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis as required.
- Support metrics for financial and cost performance at the program, department, and division levels. Provide relevant financial data to programs/departments for implementation into their respective scorecards and reporting products.
Contribute To Finance/Accounting Forecasting, Reporting, And Budgeting Processes
- Support monthly forecasting and reporting processes. Own some Finance inputs for the strategic Long Range Plan (LRP) and Annual Operating Plan (AOP) budget cycles.
- Coordinate with corporate headquarters, division accounting, and department owners for the consolidation and analysis of data necessary for forecasting, budgeting, and reporting. Provide key variance analysis to inform management and support decision making.
- Provide accounting with necessary reports/inputs/data to support audit activity and monthly, quarterly and annual closing processes.
Support FP&A Related Processes And Develop Continuous Improvement Initiatives
- Help champion continuous improvement within the Finance & Accounting team (i.e. identify and implement tools and training.) Be a key member on the new HQ Finance Forecasting/Reporting tool implementation.
- Lead efforts to increase financial acumen across Warfighter Systems functions. Help support cross-functional business partnerships to drive better financial decision making.
- Develop and implement improvement processes for consolidating, analyzing, and forecasting financial results. Build out and refine existing financial modeling. Drive reporting automation and finance transformation initiatives.
- Support ongoing Infor LN A&D ERP implementation for Roanoke site. Help develop new reporting and processes as required with new ERP system and BI Reporting.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Minimum of 3+ years of relevant Finance work experience and direct experience in FP&A function. Preferably experience working in a project/program-oriented manufacturing/engineering environment.
- Defense contracting experience and working knowledge of Government cost principles – Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) is a plus but not required.
- Advanced skills modeling and analyzing financial information. Must possess high degree of accuracy and strong attention to detail but able to look at the “big picture.”
- Possess a proven solid work ethic and able to act and operate independently to accomplish objectives and meet deadlines. Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and work in fast-paced environment.
- Highly effective communication skills (verbal and written.) Ability to communicate financial and accounting terms to division staff clearly and concisely.
- Overall mindset of continuous improvement. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to be able to proactively identify and implement process improvements.
- Advanced expertise with MS Excel including complex formulas and pivot tables.
Here Are Some Of The Great Benefits We Offer
- Most locations offer a 9/80 schedule, providing every other Friday off
- Competitive compensation & 401(k) program to plan for your future
- Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage with qualified wellness discounts
- Basic Life Insurance and Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
- Flexible Vacation & PTO
- Paid Parental Leave
- Generous Employee Referral Program
- Voluntary Benefits Available: Longer Term Care, Legal, Identity Theft, Pet Insurance, and more
- Voluntary Tricare Supplement available for military retirees
This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not an employment contract. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Twenty-Six Defense is an equal opportunity employer as to all protected groups, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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