Program Financial Analyst

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security.

L3Harris Technologies is an agile global aerospace and defence technology innovator, delivering end-to-end solutions that meet customers’ mission-critical needs. We provide advanced defence and commercial technologies across the air, land, sea, space and cyber domains.   L3Harris Australia (operating as Integrated Mission Systems Australia) has provided advanced technology solutions to the Australian Defence Force and Commercial customers for over 25 years. As a government partner of choice, L3Harris brings speed, innovation and flawless execution together with our commitment to making the world safer and more secure.

L3Harris IMSA are seeking an experienced and detail-orientated accounting professional, to oversee project finances for some of our high-profile programs. Through close collaboration with PMO stakeholders and the central finance team, the Program Finance Analyst - Finance will monitor and control project finances to support the delivery of critical projects on time and within budget. Core activities of this role will be centered around the financial status of the project to deliver accurate reporting, forecasting, and financial performance insights to enable informed business decisions. Successful delivery will provide visibility on program status through program financial understanding including performance projections, forecasts and profitability, combined with financial governance and compliance.

Provide recommendations to management on project financial performance projections using financial and business knowledge and experience to maintain and improve project profitability Deliver timely and accurate program finance reports including variance analysis for internal governance and client forums Prepare detailed project budgets and update forecasts for monthly sales, gross margin, cash receipts and orders Jointly prepare timely and accurate EACs & CEACs Raise Sales Orders and Invoices and undertake related escalation calculations Ensure contract modifications are accurately and appropriately recorded Oversee end-of-month activities including project closure, coordinating with central finance to guarantee seamless handovers Maintain accurate project records, documentation and reporting data Conduct ad hoc analysis, estimation of costs and support internal & external audits as required Provide project finance technical advice within the PFA team Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure consistent project finance standards and reporting Support continuous improvement initiatives across project finance processes and systems to improve efficiency and accuracy aligning with L3Harris Sector and compliance requirements   About you To be successful in this role and to best leverage the opportunities provided by L3Harris, some skills & experience ideal applicants will bring include; Bachelor’s Degree or similar Minimum 6 years of experience in Project Accounting / Finance   Strong knowledge and experience of project accounting and finance principles, including budgeting, cost control, forecasting and revenue recognition Demonstrated experience business partnering with Project Controls and Project Management Excellent