Principal Financial Accountant

Job Description:As Principal Financial Accountant within the Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A) group you will be responsible for the coordination, reporting and analysis of several financial metrics/systems. W ork to integrate financial metrics and processes into normal work activities through the use of Raytheon Six Sigma. Determining program risk and opportunities, developing plans to help mitigate results, and performing corrective action analysis are a few of the desired skills.Required Skills:* 10+ years relevant work experience in related field* Previous financial planning experience* Excellent desktop computer skills, particularly in the use of MS Office (Excel, Word and PowerPoint)* Experience in organizing, preparing and presenting briefings to Customers, Management and peers (written and oral)* Experience interfacing and conducting business with various functional disciplines (Operations, Engineering, PMO, etc) in program/project execution * Overnight Travel Desired Skills:* Strong analytical skills* Candidate must work well in teams and independently* Good organizational skills in leading/coordinating program personnel toward common finance goals by setting priorities and working within deadlines* Demonstrated business acumen, problem-solving and computer skills and political savvy * Self-motivated, organized, effectively achieves team and group goals * Provide key recommendations to senior management based on analysis which drives value * Lead and drive process improvement projects to streamline and add value to the financial forecasting process* Provide early warning to management if financial goals are in jeopardy and recommend alternatives to achieve plan* Respond to internal and SAS ad hoc requests for data and analysisRequired Education(including Major):* Bachelors Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related disciplineRaytheon is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.To Apply for this position, pleaseCLICK HERE