Program Financial Analyst

About CFD Research: Since its inception in 1987, CFD Research has delivered innovative technology solutions within the Aerospace & Defense, Biomedical & Life Sciences, Intelligence & Sensing, and Energy & Materials industries. CFD Research has earned multiple national awards for successful application and commercialization of innovative component/system technology prototypes, multi-physics simulation software, multi-disciplinary analyses, and expert support services. Based in Huntsville, Alabama where laboratory facilities and headquarters are located, CFD Research also has office and laboratory facilities in Dayton, Ohio, prototyping test and evaluation facilities in Hollywood, Alabama, and office facilities in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. CFD Research is an ISO9001:AS9100D registered company and is appraised at CMMI Level II for Services. CFD Research is a 100% ESOP (employee-owned company) recognized in Inc. Magazine's Inc5000 as a top growing company for four of the last five years. Learn more at www.cfd-research.com

CFD Research is seeking a Program Financial Analyst to support the financial management and execution of large, complex defense programs. This position will work closely with Program Managers, technical leads, contracts, and finance personnel to provide accurate and timely analysis of program financial performance. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical and Excel skills, an understanding of government contracting and program finance, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable information for program leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform financial analysis and reporting for large defense programs, including analysis of actual costs, budgets, forecasts, and program performance.
• Develop and maintain program financial forecasts, including Estimate to Complete (ETC) and Estimate at Completion (EAC).
• Monitor program burn rates, FTE utilization, funding, and expenditures against plan.
• Analyze budget-to-actual and forecast-to-actual variances, identify cost ends, and communicate potential impacts to program leadership.
• Develop and maintain financial trackers, dashboards, and other reporting tools used to monitor program performance.
• Prepare financial data, charts, and analysis for Program Management Reviews (PMRs) and other internal or customer-facing reviews.
• Work with Program Managers and technical leads to develop and update labor and cost forecasts across multiple tasks
• Analyze staffing trends to ensure actual execution aligns with program plans.
• Support analysis of revenue, cost, profit/margin, and program financial performance.
• Perform baseline development, forecasting exercises, funding modifications, and other program financial planning activities.

Required Qualifications

• Familiarity with government contract types, including FFP, Cost Plus, T&M, and OTA agreements.
• Experience with program financial management, EAC/ETC forecasting, earned value concepts, or project controls.
• Strong financial and quantitative analysis skills.
• Degree in accounting or STEM related field is preferred
• Minimum of 4 years of directly related experience is required; 5-8 years experience is strongly preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to develop and maintain detailed financial forecasts and reporting models.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to identify inconsistencies or trends within financial data.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced program environment.
• U.S. citizenship and ability to obtain and maintain the security clearance required for the program.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with financial/ERP systems such as Unanet or similar government contracting systems.
• Experience with Power BI or other data visualization/reporting tools.

Location: This role is based in the Huntsville, AL area, and is 100% onsite.

Benefits: CFD Research offers competitive salaries and excellent employee benefits, including an employer matching 401(k) and Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). CFD Research offers our Full-Time, permanent employee-owners a highly competitive insurance package, including medical, vision, and dental insurance. Additionally, we offer company paid leave, compensation time, parental leave, long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and life insurance. Part-Time and Temporary employee-owners may receive partial or reduced benefits and leave time based on their employment status level. Performance appraisals occur twice a year and annual pay increases are based upon corporate goals, personal development, performance, and outstanding achievements. In addition, group and individual bonuses are awarded for exceptional performance.

CFD Research is an EO employer - Veterans/Disabled and other protected categories