Project Financial Analyst

Senior Project Finance AnalystThales Defense & Security, Inc. is currently seeking a Senior Project Finance Analyst to work at our Aurora, IL Campus. This position reports to the Senior Manager, Program Finance. This role requires specific experience supporting financial health of projects/ programs.Responsibilities:Oversee the financial aspects of projects, including budgeting, forecasting, cost control, and reporting, ensuring projects stay within budget and achieve financial goals.Assist building and maintaining project structures in SAP S/4 HANA/ Fiori.Prepare project cost reports and presentations.Create journal entries and supporting schedules.Monitor budgets for over- and under-runs.Reconcile various Balance Sheets and P&L accounts.Support routine financial month-end and year-end close processes.Support and participate in reporting and forecasting of financial results.Present in front of groups including executive level employees.Support annual year-end financial audits.Works on self-driven or project-based work; with minimal supervision.Support achievement of all programmatic, contractual and financial objectives.Maintain a high ethical standard of practice, including compliance with all company procedures.Qualifications:U.S.

Citizenship required.

• Applicants selected may be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.Bachelor's degree in Business/ Accounting/ Finance/ Economics5-8 years of finance experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.Knowledge of GAAP or IFRS.Excellent organizational skills and work ethic.Ability to work in a team environment and interact with employees in all departments and functions.Ability to see a problem or challenge and create a solution – a "roll up your sleeves and get it done" work ethic.Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office products.Excellent verbal and written communications- Fluent in English.Ability to comply with