Financial Analyst (Entry Level), Program Controls *HYBRID*
The Financial Analyst (Entry Level) in Program Controls at Confidential Client supports financial management across multiple programs, including cost control, budgeting, forecasting, and financial reporting. This hybrid role offers exposure to various business tools and software, providing foundational experience in finance within a fast-paced, collaborative environment focused on defense and security.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This entry-level Program Controls / Financial Analyst role supports a portfolio of programs within the Program Controls discipline. Responsibilities include:
- Provide end-to-end financial support across program lifecycles — from proposal costing and startup through baselining, Inter-Organizational Transfer (IOT) processing, and mature program cost control.
- Support Estimate at Completion (EAC) processes and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance activities.
- Prepare inputs for the Annual Operating Plan using business planning tools (Rplan) and contribute to budgeting processes.
- Use business systems (e.g., SAP/APEX, Business Warehouse) to analyze program funding profiles, bookings, sales and earnings outlooks, billing projections, and variance analysis.
- Produce reports and ad-hoc analyses to support program managers and finance leadership.
- Collaborate across cross-functional teams; take ownership of assigned tasks and support process improvements as needed.
Qualifications You Must Have
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Data Analytics, or related business field.
- Less than 2 years of relevant experience (entry-level).
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office—especially Excel (analytical spreadsheets, formulas).
- Professional experience in a related finance role (internships and early-career roles count).
- U.S. citizenship is required due to contractual system access restrictions.
Qualifications We Prefer
- Detail-oriented and well organized.
- Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness and ability to learn new systems, tools, and finance processes.
- Clear and concise written and verbal communication.
- Self-starter who takes ownership of assignments.
- Comfortable working in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
What We Offer
- Structured, on-the-job training in program controls, forecasting, and financial systems (EAC, Rplan, SAP/APEX, Business Warehouse).
- Exposure to a wide range of finance functions: Program Cost & Control, Financial Planning & Analysis, Budgeting and Forecasting.
- Competitive salary range: $57,200 - $108,800 (good-faith estimate across experience levels).
- Potential eligibility for benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more (benefits vary by business unit and eligibility).
- Opportunity to learn and grow within the Accounting & Finance function supporting mission-driven programs.
Additional Details & Compliance
- Location & role type: Hybrid — combination of onsite and remote work based on business needs. Onsite work may be required at the McKinney, TX location (2501 W University Dr, Wing H). Commuting and any required in-person interview steps are the candidate’s responsibility.
- Security clearance: None required.
- Relocation assistance: Not provided for this role.
- Application window: Candidate flow and business needs may alter timelines; the original posting indicated an approximate 40-day application window from the posted date.
- Equal employment: This posting follows all applicable U.S. hiring laws. The role requires U.S. citizenship; otherwise all qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected class status.
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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