**Job Description** BAE Systems is seeking a Cost Accounting Financial Analyst to join our team at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant in Radford, VA. The ideal candidate would be responsible for working closely with our manufacturing and program management teams, developing production standards and monitoring performance against cost and efficiency goals for a variety of materials, programs, and customers. Candidate must be able to work effectively with short turnaround job tasking and time constraints as this is a highly dynamic and fast paced work environment. In this role your primary responsibilities will include the following: Primary responsibility is to own and lead the cost and inventory functions within the Radford manufacturing and program management teams Review internal cost accounting processes making recommendations for improvement opportunities. Develop a clear understanding of the organization s financial and manufacturing systems in order to fully utilize information for analysis and reporting. Ensure validity and accuracy of MRP through analysis, internal audit, and coordination with inventory control, production and work order processing. Own MRP process enhancements and continue to scale the system to meet new processes and requirements Develop and manage quarterly, annual, and five (5) year forecasts with production and program management teams Maintain overall production and program financial position. Develop plans and performance measurement reports that satisfy company and customer requirements for production and program status and cost collection. Develop labor and material standards and measure actual performance versus standards Develop time phased expenditure plans. Identify implication of schedule variances and suggest appropriate work-around recovery plans Monitor production and program spending against the baseline plan and current forecasts. Prepare variance analysis with production/program team and identify appropriate corrective action. Revise financial forecasts to reflect manufacturing and cost variances Analyze production status to provide up-to date Estimates to Complete (ETC) and Estimates at Completion (EAC) Forecast production/program data (funding, sales, gross margin, product cost by element, cash flow, backlog, manpower) and facilities requirements in Hyperion Analyze and revise production/program EAC when changes occur in overhead rates, and report the impact to the management team. Perform other duties and responsibilities as required **Required Education, Experience, & Skills** + Bachelor s Degree and 6 years relevant experience in Financial Analysis + Strong cost accounting analytical skills + Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite + Financial forecasting experience + Ability to interface with various levels of management + Ability to work well independently and in a team environment + Organized and disciplined in work habits; ability to multi-task and prioritize work + Good communication and presentation skills **Preferred Education, Experience, & Skills** MBA, CPA or CMA preferred 6 year s cost accounting experience in a manufacturing environment Extensive ERP/MRP knowledge and experience Fourth Shift experience preferred Knowledge of Hyperion queries and input Experience in Earned Value Management Experience within government contracting environment including Cost Accounting Standards (CAS) and Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Knowledge of MS Access and SQL queries and reports **Pay Information** Full-Time Salary Range: $87700 - $149100 Please note: This range is based on our market pay structures. However, individual salaries are determined by a variety of factors including, but not limited to: business considerations, local market conditions, and internal equity, as well as candidate qualifications, such as skills, education, and experience. Employee Benefits: At BAE Systems, we support our employees in all aspects of their life, including their health and financial well-being. Regular employees scheduled to work 20 hours per week are offered: health, dental, and vision insurance; health savings accounts; a 401(k) savings plan; disability coverage; and life and accident insurance. We also have an employee assistance program, a legal plan, and other perks including discounts on things like home, auto, and pet insurance. Our leave programs include paid time off, paid holidays, as well as other types of leave, including paid parental, military, bereavement, and any applicable federal and state sick leave. Employees may participate in the company recognition program to receive monetary or non-monetary recognition awards. Other incentives may be available based on position level and/or job specifics. **Principal Cost Accounting Financial Analyst** **104598BR** EEO Career Site Equal Opportunity Employer. Minorities . females . veterans . individuals with disabilities . sexual orientation . gender identity . gender expression