Job Summary: Work for the leader in making trusted, secure mission-critical technologies profoundly more accessible to the aerospace and defense industries. Optimized for customer and mission success, our innovative solutions power more than 300 critical aerospace and defense programs. Headquartered in Andover, Mass., and with manufacturing and design facilities around the world, Mercury specializes in engineering, adapting, and manufacturing new solutions purpose-built to meet the industry's current and emerging high-tech needs by supporting embedded programs. Our employees are committed to Innovation that Matters. Job Description: This finance team has a robust portfolio of programs in Torrance, CA. Work directly with the Program Management office to budget, forecast, analyze, report on, and manage program financial performance. This role will be responsible for oversight of program cost baselines, variance analytic reporting, and the regular Estimate-at-Complete (EAC) process. Job Responsibility: Provide financial analysis, monitor trends, and be able to accurately interpret the results in support of the Program Office on a variety of program engagements. Partner with the Program Manager to create and influence the baselining of programs, including establishing milestone billing plan, and conducting rolling wave planning in accordance with company processes and program requirements. Work closely with Program Manager and Leads to ensure costs are accurate and comprehensive. Drive the process for periodic cost, revenue, and billings forecast updates and reviews. Perform Earned Value Management (EVM), performance measurement and reporting. Prepare financial data charts for Program and Customer Reviews Provide weekly/monthly variance analysis; highlight trends, assess financial risk, and recommend corrective actions. Work closely with the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group and Global Order Sales (GOS) to support invoicing and cash forecasting. Interface with the FP&A group to ensure proper accounting treatment and methods are aligned with company processes and policies. Support audits of financial information by internal and external auditors Working with the contracts department for funding, billings, and other contractual items Developing and monitoring program risks and opportunities, such as cost overruns and scheduling delays Developing financial forecasts and deeply analyzing project estimates at completion Required Qualifications: Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Finance or a related discipline 5+ years' relevant experience including FP&A in the Defense or Aerospace domain Experience with Deltek Cobra, Oracle, Deltek Cost Point, ProPricer or other cost accounting systems EVM (earned value management) Demonstrated ability to communicate and present financial data to other functions in an accurate, concise, and understandable manner. Understanding of revenue, profits, bookings, and cash flow forecasting Advanced knowledge of MS Office Applications (MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Candidate must be a US Citizen and be able to obtain a DoD Clearance. Worksite location options: Location: Candidate must live within a commutable distance of Torrance, CA * Hybrid: 3 days in office "This position requires you to have or obtain a government security clearance. Security clearances may only be granted to U.S. citizens." Why should you join Mercury Systems? Mercury Systems is a technology company that makes the world a safer, more secure place. We push processing power to the tactical edge, making the latest commercial technologies profoundly more accessible for today's most challenging aerospace and defense missions. From silicon to system scale, Mercury enables customers to accelerate innovation and turn data into decision superiority. Headquartered in Andover, Massachusetts, Mercury employs more than 2,300 people in 24 locations worldwide. To learn more, visit mrcy.com Our Culture We are committed to making Mercury a great place to work, no matter where our employees are located. We offer a casual and enjoyable atmosphere that allows employees to learn and grow. We help and care for one another and work as one to achieve results for us and for our customers. We value communication and transparency, and strive to foster two-way dialogue at all levels of the organization. We are committed to lifelong learning, offering comprehensive skills training and tuition reimbursement. Whether you're just starting out on your career journey or you are an experienced professional, it's important to us that you feel recognized and rewarded for your contributions. To find out more about Why Mercury?, or visit the Mercury Community or find answers to general questions at Mercury FAQs Mercury Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, creed, citizenship, disability, protected veteran or marital status. As an equal opportunity employer, Mercury Systems is committed to a diverse workforce. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for individuals protected by Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Veterans' Readjustment Act of 1974, and Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. If you would like to contact us regarding the accessibility of our website or need assistance completing the application process, please contact the number below. (978) 256-1300 Click here read about our recent press release. 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