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Principal Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead

Pratt & Whitney Military Engines Sustainment Operations Finance Team has an immediate opportunity for a Principal Specialist, Financial Planning & Analysis Lead.

This is an onsite role supporting the global aftermarket network based out of our Oklahoma City, Oklahoma campus location.

The ideal candidate is an energetic, intuitive, self-starter interested in supporting and improving the accounting, reporting, and forecasting processes for the organization.

What You Will Do:

• Sustain robust monthly forecast and risk/opportunity process and drive forecasting accuracy.
• Assist materials team with analysis to support material shipments/cost alternatives.
• Track overhaul cost and recommend improvements where applicable.
• Provide detail level monthly sales and margin variance analysis.
• Analyze and prepare results summaries for management review.
• Assist in the program monthly close process including journal entries and cost reconciliation.
• Provide operations support for depots and field locations.
• Provide analysis on budgets, forecasts, inventory and sales.
• Assist with MRO accounting process documentation and process improvement initiatives.
• Support Enterprise Services on monthly billings and Field Service programs.
• Review of P&L for accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with research of extraordinary items.
• Prepare annual EAC (estimate at completion) and LDD (lost, damaged, destroyed) processes and recommend improvements.
• Develop/maintain collaborative position with operations team and support monthly business reviews.
• Finance support for inventory cycle counts.
• Assist in special assignments and ad hoc analysis.
• 5 to 10% business travel possible.

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance; OR an advanced degree in accounting or finance and 3+ years of experience in accounting or finance.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Advanced knowledge of US GAAP, reporting requirements, financial analysis techniques, and budgeting/forecasting processes.
• Ability to develop and apply financial models.
• Strong financial/cost analysis and budgeting/forecasting skills.
• Self-direction and organization skills critical to achieve month-end reporting deadlines.
• Strong PC skills including advanced knowledge of ERP systems (SAP preferred) and Excel.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and must be able to work with all levels of employees and management.
• Positive attitude, be detail-oriented and have a strong ability to multi-task and teamwork.
• U.S. Citizenship is required as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract.