Program Financial Analyst - Kratos Defense

Ready for Whats Next? At Kratos, we encourage an entrepreneurial spirit balanced with discipline. We work hard, and take care of our customers, employees, and families. Recognized as thought leaders in our industry, we are motivated by creating and delivering innovative solutions to our nation and global customers. Kratos is seeking a Program Financial Analystwith the following duties in the the Professional and Management arenas.

Professional

Finance & Accounting

The Finance & Accounting area is responsible for activities related to either the finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, financialmanagement, regulatory reporting and tax. Produce timely, accurate, andreliable financial information. Prepares profit and loss, balance sheetaccounts, group consolidations, general ledger journals, accruals, andprepayments. Reconciles accounts. Manages and controls the fixed assetregister and capital expenditure controls.

Financial Planning & Analysis

The Financial Planning & Analysis focus specializes in running and enhancingreporting systems to facilitate the production of information, budgetinganalysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary,reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation.

Detailed Description

Develops, interprets and implements financial concepts for financialplanning and control. Performs technical analysis to determine present andfuture financial performance. Gathers, analyzes, prepares and summarizesrecommendations for financial plans, acquisition activity, trended futurerequirements and operating forecasts. Performs economic research and studiesin the areas of rates of return, depreciations, working capitalrequirements, investment opportunities, investment performance and impact ofgovernmental requirements. Employees whose primary responsibility is withinthe accounting function should be matched to accounting roles.

Management

Finance

The Finance function is responsible for activities related to finance,treasury, financial planning and analysis, financial management, regulatoryreporting, and tax.

Finance & Accounting

The Finance & Accounting area is responsible for activities related toeither the finance, treasury, financial planning and analysis, financialmanagement, regulatory reporting and tax. Produce timely, accurate, andreliable financial information. Prepares profit and loss, balance sheetaccounts, group consolidations, general ledger journals, accruals, andprepayments. Reconciles accounts. Manages and controls the fixed assetregister and capital expenditure controls.

Financial Planning & Analysis

The Financial Planning & Analysis focus specializes in running and enhancingreporting systems to facilitate the production of information, budgetinganalysis, forecasting analysis, variance analysis, variance commentary,reporting and reviews, and presentation and project preparation.

Detailed Description

Manages, prepares, administers, and directs the control of the budget.Manages the activities of the financial analyst staff. Reviews and approvesrecommendations for financial planning and control, providing relevantfiscal information to executive management team. Monitors division anddepartment adherence to approved budget. Selects, develops, and evaluatespersonnel to ensure the efficient operation of the function.

• BS in Accounting/Finance or Engineering
• 8 years minimum of job related experience
• Experieince inmanaging, preparing, administering, and directing the control of the budget
• Profient in Microsoft Office
• Excellent communicator, forecaster and leader

Desired Skills and Experience

• Graduate degree in business, accounting, or finance

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Competitive salary based on experience and education

Kratos is valued for our ability to design and deliver leading edge, resilient solutions for aerospace communication, control, awareness and mission success across a continuum of offeringsfrom commercial to tailored custom solutions and integrated programs. Customers trust us to stay relevant and know we are in it for the long-haul. We bring both the capability and confidence that our customers value and depend on. And, we always deliver.