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 aerospace and defense programs, providing comprehensive cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. This hybrid role offers exposure to key financial systems and processes, enabling the analyst to develop foundational skills in program cost control, financial planning, and business analysis within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
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Role Overview
This entry-level Financial Analyst (Program Controls) role supports program-level financial planning, forecasting, and cost control in a hybrid capacity. You will work with program teams to analyze funding profiles, bookings, sales and earnings outlooks, billing projections, and variance analysis using business systems such as SAP/APEX and Business Warehouse. This position is a strong fit for candidates early in their finance careers who want hands-on exposure to program cost controls and financial planning tools.
What You Will Do
- Provide end-to-end financial support across program lifecycles — from proposal costing and baselining to forecasting and Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) processing.
- Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) activities and Sarbanes-Oxley related reporting processes.
- Prepare inputs for the Annual Operating Plan using Business Planning (Rplan) and other planning tools.
- Use SAP/APEX and Business Warehouse for data extraction and analysis to produce forecasts, billing projections, and variance reports.
- Deliver clear, concise financial analysis and reporting to program and finance stakeholders.
- Contribute to a fast-paced finance team; handle multiple assignments and take ownership of deliverables.
Qualifications — Required
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related business field.
- Less than 2 years of relevant finance experience (entry-level).
- Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
- Willingness and ability to learn business systems such as SAP/APEX, Business Warehouse, and Rplan.
- U.S. citizenship is required due to government-contracting system access requirements.
- Strong attention to detail and basic analytical/problem-solving skills.
Qualifications — Preferred
- Exposure to program cost control, budgeting, or financial planning & analysis.
- Familiarity with Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes or Sarbanes-Oxley compliance.
- Clear written and verbal communication skills.
- Self-starter who works well in collaborative, cross-functional teams.
Workplace, Compensation & Benefits
- Work arrangement: Hybrid (onsite and remote). Onsite work may be required at the El Segundo, CA location; specific onsite schedule will be determined with the hiring leader.
- Security clearance: None / Not required.
- Eligibility: U.S. citizenship required.
- Salary range (good-faith estimate): $62,900 — $119,700 per year.
- Benefits: May include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability coverage, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, parental leave, and eligibility for annual incentive programs (subject to program and business-unit rules). Specific benefits depend on the hiring business unit and location.
- Relocation: Not provided for this role.
- Application window: approximately 40 days from posting; may be shortened or extended based on candidate flow or business need.
Key Skills & Keywords (for search / matching)
- Financial Analyst
- Program Controls
- Entry-level / Early career
- Hybrid finance job Anaheim / El Segundo, CA
- SAP / APEX / Business Warehouse
- Estimate at Completion (EAC) / Rplan
- Microsoft Excel / Financial reporting
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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