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Senior Finance Analyst

CAES Systems LLC
$97,120 - $145,680 Annually.
tuition reimbursement
United States, California, San Jose
5300 Hellyer Avenue (Show on map)
Nov 07, 2025


Delivering mission-critical, electronic solutions that protect lives. Use your creativity and critical thinking to take our products from concept to customer.

At CAES by Honeywell, we engineer solutions for the world's most critical missions. We serve customers in the defense and aerospace markets. Seeking a career that offers challenging, diverse projects and opportunities? Looking for a position with a company that offers long-term professional advancement? Searching for a place that values a diverse, team-based environment? One that values YOU. Consider CAES by Honeywell.

The most important thing we build is TRUST

#CustomerFocus #Values #Leader #TogetherWePioneer


Overview

Are YOU a wizard at Financial Planning and Analysis? CAES by Honeywell seeks a mission-driven Financial Analyst to join our team to lead and support financial planning and analyses in a dynamic government contracting environment. This role is responsible for forecasting, budgeting, and financial reporting for key programs, ensuring compliance with federal regulations and strategic alignment with company goals. The analyst will collaborate with Program Managers, Supply Chain, Operations, and Senior Leadership to provide actionable financial insights that drive critical business decisions.


Responsibilities

Budgeting and Forecasting:

  • Coordinate the development of the Annual Operating Plan (AOP), long-range strategic plan, and quarterly program's' financial forecasts, ensuring accuracy and alignment with strategic objectives.
  • Build and maintain complex financial models for program performance, Estimates at Complete (EACs), pricing, and what-if scenario analysis.
  • Collaborate with program managers and department heads to develop realistic operational budgets and forecasts.
  • Provide strategic financial recommendations to senior leadership by conducting in-depth variance analysis on program profitability, revenue, and costs.
  • Ensure rigorous financial compliance with government regulations, including the FAR, DFARS, and Cost Accounting Standards (CAS).
  • Assist in evaluating potential cost-saving opportunities, pricing strategies, and capital expenditure planning.
  • Provide financial analysis and insights for ad-hoc requests and special projects to support decision-making.

Reporting and Analysis:

  • Analyze the financial performance of government contracts, identifying cost drivers, profitability, and compliance with contract terms.
  • Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to program financial health and operational metrics.
  • Prepare and present executive-level financial reports and presentations for both internal stakeholders and external defense customers.

Compliance and Audits:

  • Ensure all financial planning and reporting activities comply with government contracting regulations, including FAR, CAS, and DCAA requirements.
  • Support government compliance and audit activities by preparing required documentation

Qualifications

Minimum:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Analytics, or a related field.
  • 2-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably within the defense or government contracting industry.
  • Expertise with government contracting types (e.g., FFP, CPFF, T&M) and their financial management requirements.
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and advanced functions.
  • Familiarity with financial systems and ERP software (e.g., Deltek Costpoint, Oracle).
  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively present complex financial information to diverse audiences.

Preferred:

  • Master's degree in a relevant field.
  • Experience with government cost accounting principles and structures.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain security clearance
  • This position requires access to technology, materials, software or hardware that is controlled by US export laws. In order to be eligible for this position, you must be a "US Person" under US export laws (or eligible for approval under a U.S. Government export license)

Salary Range: $97,120 - $145,680 Annually. Applicable pay within the posted range may vary based on factors including, but not limited to, geographical location, job function of the position, education, and experience of the successful candidate.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates.

The application period for the job is estimated to be 40 days from the job posting date; however, this may be shortened or extended depending on business needs and the availability of qualified candidates. Job Posting Date: November 5, 2025.

EMPLOYMENT TRANSPARENCY

BENEFITS

We take care of our people and provide competitive health, wealth and wellbeing benefits - from day one. You'll also discover learning and development opportunities so you can take your career to the next level - and beyond.

Other benefits include:

  • Comprehensive PTO, Paid Holiday and Paid Family Leave Programs.
  • Student Loan Repayment Program & Tuition Reimbursement
  • 9/80 Alternate Work Week Schedule
  • Tailored Management/Leadership Training
  • Innovative Medical Programs, Including Family Forming

ABOUT CAES

CAES is the largest provider of analog and radiation hardened technology for the United States aerospace and defense industry. From human spaceflight and space exploration, to missile defense and electronic warfare, to healthcare solutions addressing COVID-19, our talented team develop high performing electronic solutions that work the first time, every time.

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER

At CAES we welcome differences and celebrate new ideas. We believe the diversity of our people inspires our creativity and drives our innovation. Everyone is welcome here, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation due to a disability for any part of the employment process, please email CAEScareers@caes.com.

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