Financial Analyst (Entry Level), Program Controls *HYBRID*
The Financial Analyst (Entry Level) in Program Controls at Confidential Client supports financial management across a portfolio of programs, including cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This hybrid role offers exposure to various finance tools and processes such as SAP, APEX, and Estimate at Completion, providing a foundation for career development in finance and business within a collaborative team environment.
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Overview
Confidential Client (Accounting & Finance) is hiring an entry-level Financial Analyst — Program Controls to join a hybrid finance team supporting program-level financial management. This role offers hands-on training in program cost controls, forecasting, and business systems (SAP/APEX, Business Warehouse, Rplan) and will expose you to processes like Estimate at Completion (EAC) and Annual Operating Plan preparation.
This position is hybrid (onsite & remote) with possible onsite work in McKinney, TX or Andover, MA. U.S. citizenship is required due to contractual requirements.
What You’ll Do
- Support program financials across the lifecycle — from proposal support and initial cost estimating through baselining, Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) processing, and mature program cost control.
- Prepare and support Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities.
- Contribute to Annual Operating Plan (AOP) preparation using business planning tools (Rplan).
- Use SAP/APEX and Business Warehouse for reporting and analysis of funding profiles, bookings, sales and earnings outlook, billing projections, and variance analysis.
- Produce sales and cost forecasts, billing projections, and variance explanations for program stakeholders.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams and program leadership; prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related business field.
- Less than 2 years of relevant experience (entry-level).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office (especially Excel); ability to analyze and present financial data.
- Prior professional experience in a finance-related role (internships or entry-level roles acceptable).
- U.S. citizenship is required for eligibility to access certain financial management systems per government contract requirements.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.
- Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving ability.
- Comfortable learning new systems and business tools (SAP/APEX, Business Warehouse, Rplan).
- Clear and concise communicator, both written and verbal.
- Self-starter who takes ownership of assignments and thrives in collaborative teams.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $57,200 - $108,800 USD (good-faith estimate across experience levels).
- Benefits may include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, holidays, and eligibility for incentive programs (subject to business unit and role).
- Training, career development opportunities, and exposure to multiple finance disciplines.
Work Arrangement & Additional Details
- Role type: Hybrid — regular mix of onsite and remote work; onsite schedule to be determined with leader. Commuting is the employee’s responsibility.
- Onsite work may be performed at McKinney, TX or Andover, MA locations depending on business needs. Relocation assistance is not being provided.
- As part of a secure hiring process, candidates may be asked to attend certain interview steps in-person, even for hybrid/remote-designated roles.
Security & Eligibility
- U.S. citizenship is required due to contractual access restrictions to certain financial management systems. Applicants who do not meet this requirement will not be eligible.
Why This Role?
- Early-career exposure to program cost controls and enterprise financial systems.
- Real-world experience with EAC, AOP, SAP/APEX, and Business Warehouse.
- Opportunity to build a foundation across program cost control, financial planning & analysis, and budgeting.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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