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From concept through production, we help our customers turn complex ideas into high performance products.\nAs an employee-owned company, we believe our people are our greatest competitive advantage. If you're passionate about innovation, collaboration, and building products that matter, you'll feel right at home here.\nPosition Summary:\nThe Senior Program Finance Analyst is responsible for managing the financial performance of assigned programs by providing accurate forecasting, financial analysis, and strategic guidance throughout the program lifecycle. This role partners with Program Management and cross-functional teams to improve profitability, mitigate financial risk, and ensure programs achieve customer and business objectives.\nWhat You'll Own:\nFinancial performance and profitability of assigned programs\nEstimates at Completion (EAC) forecasting and financial modeling\nProgram cost analysis, labor planning, and variance reporting\nFinancial risk identification and mitigation\nCross-functional financial support for Program Management, Operations, and Engineering\nContinuous improvement of financial forecasting and reporting processes\nEssential Functions:\nProgram Financial Management\nLead the development, review, and maintenance of monthly Estimates at Completion (EACs) for assigned programs.\nAnalyze program financial performance, including labor, material, overhead, and budget variances.\nDevelop Plan vs. Actual reporting and recommend corrective actions to improve financial performance.\nProvide proactive financial guidance to support profitable program execution and positive cash flow throughout the program lifecycle.\nSupport milestone planning and contract scope changes to help maintain positive cash flow and program profitability throughout the program lifecycle.\nAttend monthly program and job cost reviews while providing financial analysis and recommendations.\nIdentify, communicate, and escalate financial risks to leadership in a timely manner.\nComply with Rock West Composites' policies, procedures, and Code of Business Conduct.\nFinancial Analysis & Reporting\nProvide financial analysis and reporting to support Program Managers and leadership.\nProvide Program Managers with recurring labor, material, and cost reporting, including monthly financial performance updates.\nDevelop Earned Value Management (EVM) reporting as required by customer contracts.\nSupport proposal pricing, revenue recognition, invoicing, and program closeout activities.\nAssist with customer setup activities, including account maintenance and credit reviews.\nCross-Functional Collaboration\nPartner with Program Management, Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, and Accounting to improve financial performance and forecasting accuracy.\nAssist Operations and Supply Chain in understanding capacity planning, labor utilization, and material requirements.\nTranslate complex financial data into meaningful business insights for non-financial stakeholders.\nSupport continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen financial processes and reporting capabilities.\nNon-Essential Functions\nPerform other duties as assigned.\nWhat You Bring:\nExperience\nBachelor's degree in Finance, Business Administration, Accounting, or a related field preferred.\n5+ years of progressive experience in finance, program finance, FP&A, or a related analytical role.\nExperience supporting engineering, aerospace, manufacturing, or government contracting environments required.\nTechnical Knowledge\nStrong understanding of program financial management, Bills of Material (BOMs), labor costing, scrap analysis, budgeting, forecasting, and cost accounting.\nExperience with Estimates at Completion (EAC), Earned Value Management (EVM), and variance analysis.\nKnowledge of ERP systems such as NetSuite, Oracle, or similar platforms.\nExperience supporting proposal pricing, revenue recognition, and program financial reporting preferred.\nProfessional Skills\nStrong analytical, financial modeling, and problem-solving skills.\nExcellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to present financial information to non-financial audiences.\nHighly organized with exceptional attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nSelf-motivated with a continuous improvement mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional internal customer support.\nSoftware & Tools\nAdvanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling and analysis of large datasets.\nProficiency with Power BI, Microsoft Word, and Outlook.\nExperience with ERP reporting and business intelligence tools preferred.\nCompensation & Benefits\nSalary Range: $100,000 - $140,000 (based on experience and skillset)\n100% Employer-Paid Medical & Dental\nAnnual Bonus Program\n401(k) with 5% Match\nEmployee Stock Option Program\n9/80 Work Schedule (every other Friday off)\nPaid Holidays + Generous PTO \n$2,500 Tuition Reimbursement\nEqual Opportunity Employer\nRock West Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the company to provide equal opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, gender, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, transitioning status, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, genetic information, military and veteran status, marital status, medical condition, mental disability, physical disability, or any other basis protected by local, state, or federal law. EEO is the law. We also prohibit compensation discrimination under all applicable laws. Certain positions require meeting the U.S. Person definition in 22 CFR 120.62.\nITAR Requirement\nTo conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder) as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(20), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, or (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, Must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the company’s immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Rock West Composites will not offer immigration sponsorship for this position. Rock West Composites will not seek an export authorization for this role. Rock West Composites maintains a Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace. Depending on state law and the nature of the position, candidates who receive a conditional offer of employment may be required to complete a drug screening. 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