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Sr. Financial Analyst

United States, Costa Mesa Employment contract · Job Posted June 29, 2026
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We are looking for a Sr. Financial Analyst to support program and contract financial oversight within a defense manufacturing environment in Costa Mesa, California. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can translate complex project data into clear reporting, actionable insights, and accurate financial forecasts. The person in this role will help leadership monitor performance against plans and budgets while ensuring timely reporting for federally funded programs.

Job Responsibility

  • Prepare recurring weekly and monthly financial reports, along with special analyses, to evaluate project performance against approved plans and spending targets
  • Monitor budget-to-actual results and identify cost trends, variances, and factors affecting overall program financial health
  • Track project burn rates and forecast future spending patterns to support decision-making for active contracts
  • Develop financial models that improve visibility into program performance, resource usage, and expected outcomes
  • Produce required financial and labor expenditure reports for government-funded contracts in accordance with reporting expectations
  • Analyze man-hour utilization and funding activity to help maintain compliance and improve financial accuracy across programs
  • Use data mining techniques and enterprise systems to gather, validate, and interpret financial information from multiple sources
  • Partner with program, finance, and operational stakeholders to deliver ad hoc analysis that supports planning, reviews, and executive reporting

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in financial analysis, preferably supporting project-based or contract-driven environments
  • Strong background in financial modeling, variance analysis, and ad hoc reporting
  • Experience preparing budget-to-actual analysis, burn rate reporting, and project performance summaries
  • Knowledge of financial reporting requirements tied to federally funded contracts is strongly preferred
  • Proficiency with data mining techniques and ERP platforms, including Oracle Fusion
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM is preferred
  • Prior experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments is highly desirable

Nice to have

  • Knowledge of financial reporting requirements tied to federally funded contracts
  • Experience with Oracle Fusion HCM
  • Prior experience in aerospace or defense manufacturing environments

What we offer

  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and disability insurance
  • 401(k) plan
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