Program Finance Analyst

Are you a Program Finance Analyst who is looking to join one of the top companies within the Aerospace and Defense Industry?

Are you looking to further your career and grow?

Do you have experience with Excel (pivots, x look up, vlookups, work in large databases/lots of tabs)?

If you answered yes to those three questions, then apply today!

Acara Solutions is seeking highly qualified candidates to work Onsite with our client in Lynchburg, VA. Interested?

Here's what you'd do:

• Support the front end of the business as a financial analyst on bids and proposals going through the Public Safety and Professional Communications Proposal Center.
• As an integral member of proposal teams, reviewing and understanding RFP documents for requirements such as base and optional scope, terms and conditions, bonds, customer-directed price page format, etc., is instrumental in supporting the proposal process and deliverables.
• Key responsibilities include incorporating Bills of Material into the financial template, leading proposal cost scrubs, gross margin analysis and cash flow modelling to achieve or exceed the established targets, preparing financial charts, addressing questions, performing what-if analysis during pricing meetings and translating the solution to customer-facing price pages.
• While being consultative throughout the process, educate and prepare Sales to present financial data for internal price reviews and customer-facing meetings.
• The analyst will continue with financial support on post-submittal activities to include customer evaluation questions, oral interviews, scope changes and negotiations.
• Upon contract, the analyst is responsible for revision control and turning over the final 'as sold' financial file for execution and implementation.
• Take full ownership and accountability on all proposals assigned with the ability to effectively communicate to management key proposal information, status updates, financials and required approval meetings per the Delegation of Authority.
• Proposal schedules and follow-on support may need availability during non-standard hours on occasion.
• Other responsibilities include but are not limited to metrics, audit support and process improvements.

Here's what you'll get:

• Pay rate: $40-$41/Hour.
• Hours: 9/80 1^st Shift
• Length: Temp to Direct (12 Months)

Sound like a good fit?

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About Acara Solutions

Acara is a premier provider of recruiting and workforce solutions, and we help companies compete for talent. With a legacy of needs in various industries worldwide, we partner with clients, listen to them, and customize visionary talent solutions that drive desired business outcomes. We leverage decades of experience to deliver contingent staffing, direct placement, executive search, and workforce services worldwide.

• Associates Degree
• Minimum 6 years of experience with Excel (pivots, x look up, vlookups, work in large database/lots of tabs)
• Minimum 6 years of experience reviewing Bids and analysis proposals/bill of materials

• Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting Business
• Master's Degree
• Understanding terms and conditions/RFPs
• Understanding a sales cycle
• Be comfortable in a dynamic, fast-paced environment with the ability to prioritize and multi-task while working on multiple proposal teams simultaneously.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent proposal tasks and prioritize them appropriately
• Self-motivated team player, able to set priorities and manage deadlines
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Want someone that 'wants to work'
• Demonstrated Organizational skills and ability to multi-task.

Additional Information:

• Upon offer of employment, the individual will be subject to a background check and a drug screen.
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• Under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR), all employees assigned to this client must provide documentation verifying their status as a 'U.S. Person,' as defined in ITAR clause 120.15. A U.S. Person is a protected individual under the anti-discrimination provisions of U.S. immigration laws.