Senior Program Control/Finance Analyst (COLSA Aero)

COLSA is seeking a Senior Program Control Analyst to support the financial planning, management, and execution of COLSA Aero operations in Madison, Alabama. This position works closely with program and executive leadership, as well as functional teams across COLSA, to support budgeting, forecasting, cost and schedule performance, resource planning, and financial and operational analysis. Serving as a key financial resource to leadership, this role provides reporting, analysis, and insights to support informed business decisions and overall program performance.

• Supports program and operational leadership with financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, scheduling, resource planning, and performance monitoring.
• Develops and maintains program budgets, forecasts, financial projections, and resource plans in coordination with appropriate functional teams.
• Monitors and analyzes program costs, schedules, milestones, and overall performance against established plans, identifying trends, variances, risks, and areas requiring attention.
• Tracks and analyzes labor, materials, equipment, travel, purchasing, inventory, and other program costs and resource requirements to support financial planning, cost control, production planning, and program execution.
• Analyzes financial and operational data, including revenue, costs, margins, and profitability, to assess program performance, identify trends and variances, and support forecasting and business decisions.
• Supports financial close activities and accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with applicable accounting standards and established company reporting requirements.
• Develops and maintains program financial reports, performance metrics, dashboards, presentations, and other management-level reporting for program and company leadership.
• Performs financial scenario analysis to evaluate business opportunities, operational decisions, and potential impacts on program and business performance.
• Collaborates with program, finance, accounting, engineering, production, and other operational teams to maintain accurate program information, coordinate planning activities, and support established reporting processes.
• Serves as a key financial resource to program and operational leadership, translating complex financial and performance information into actionable insights to support informed decision-making.

At COLSA, people are our most valuable resource and centered at our core value. We invite you to unite your talents with opportunity and be a part of our “Family of Professionals!” Learn about our employee-centric culture and benefits here: https://www.colsa.com/culture_benefits

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of progressive experience in program/project controls or program finance, including financial management of large-scale, complex programs or projects.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cost tracking, profitability analysis, financial reporting, scheduling, and program performance monitoring.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial and operational information, identify trends and issues, and translate information into practical insights for program leadership.
• Experience developing program metrics, dashboards, and management-level reporting.
• Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Cognos, or similar financial, ERP, or business reporting systems.
• Ability to work independently, manage multiple and changing priorities, and effectively coordinate across program, technical, operational, and business functions.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate financial and program information to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
• U.S. citizenship required.
• Must be able to successfully complete a criminal background check prior to employment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 15 years of progressive experience in program controls, program finance, or related financial management functions, preferably supporting large-scale, complex programs or operations.
• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Experience supporting aerospace, aviation, UAS, or manufacturing programs.
• Experience working in a fast-paced, evolving program environment requiring collaboration across financial, operational, and technical functions.

Applicant selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information. COLSA Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.