Financial Analyst II

Blue Canyon Technologies, RTX's small satellite manufacturer and mission services provider, is solving some of the toughest challenges in space. Our components and bus platforms have completed missions ranging from very-low Earth orbits to lunar and interplanetary journeys at a fraction of the cost of traditional space systems. We support premier defense, commercial and civil organizations including the U.S. Air Force Research Laboratory, NASA, MIT Lincoln Lab, the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, University of Colorado and more. Join our innovative and dynamic company as we build, test and operate the small spacecraft of the future.

Title: Financial Analyst II

Position Type: Full Time

Pay Range: $70,000 - $110,000

(Salary to be determined by the education, experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities of the applicant, internal equity, and alignment with market data.)

Location: Lafayette, CO

Benefits:

• 100% company paid health, dental and vision benefits for you and your dependents effective the first of the month following hire date
• Life insurance
• 401k (matching 4% with a minimum 5% contribution
• Generous PTO (3 weeks of vacation + 3 floating holidays, 2 weeks of sick time, 7 paid holidays throughout the year) and parental leave

Position Purpose: The Financial Analyst II will partner with program managers to analyze past financial performance to predict future performance and to advise the company on its financial strategy.

Job Responsibilities:

• Analyzes project financial data for multiple projects within the assigned product area
• Creates financial models based on analyses to support organizational decision making
• Develops financial plans and reports for organizational leaders
• Supports program managers in the tracking of material commitments
• Prepare project invoices and track cash flow
• Partners with program managers to develop Estimates at Complete (EAC) and associated Risk and Opportunity (R&O) analysis
• Works with program managers to develop monthly estimates to complete (ETC) and the related impact analysis
• Performs analysis of historical cost details necessary to inform future pursuit strategy
• Prepare cost transfer journals within the accounting system
• Working with the program managers, manages the project cost collection structure
• Analyzes industry trends and makes recommendations based on those trends
• Develops automated reporting and forecasting tools for more efficient use of data
• Prepare and report monthly financial metrics on various programs to the program managers
• Prepare and distribute recommendations on reporting, processes and analyses
• Other responsibilities as assigned

 

Required Qualifications/Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or Business Administration
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the appropriate discipline
• Ability to work within a fast-moving business
• Highly analytical, exceptional attention to detail and strong business sense with an ability to balance multiple projects & processes simultaneously
• Financial controls experience relative to multiple contract types (CPFF, FFP, T&M, etc.)
• Understanding of RTX financial and accounting policies and procedures
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, IF-statements, Pivot Tables)
• Thorough understanding of methods of systems analysis and the principles, design, and procedural methods used in big data analysis
• Related technical experience may be considered in lieu of education

Working Conditions:

This job operates in a professional office environment, but in a manufacturing company. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, scanners, filing cabinets and fax machines.  BCT anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require BCT to shorten or extend the application window.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, bend, reach, and walk. The position requires some light physical effort. This would require the ability to lift or move objects up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities are required by this job which includes close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

Blue Canyon Technologies is a drug-free workplace and an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other protected factor. Colorado Residents:  In any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation.  You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.  Blue Canyon Technologies is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Melissa Po at HR@bluecanyontech.com.