Title:  Specialist, Finance

Job Title: Specialist, Finance

Job Code: 37076

Job Location: Rochester, NY

Job Schedule: 9/80

Job Description:

The successful candidate for the Engineering Finance Specialist plays a critical role in supporting the Mission Critical Communications segment by delivering insightful analytics and recurring financial reporting to drive informed decision‑making. This role partners closely with Engineering and cross-functional teams to provide proactive support, ad‑hoc analysis, and project-driven insights. It’s an opportunity to join a highly collaborative environment where your analytical expertise directly influences innovation and operational performance. If you enjoy solving complex problems and working with engaged, mission‑focused teams, this role offers both impact and growth.

Essential Functions:

•    Weekly DL analysis to review mix of Global, Defense, IHO on all colors of money - CAS compliance - monitor threshold Defense labor outside of Defense BU 
•    Review and analyze Department Expense for errors, identify and correct for all Engineering departments (backup)
•    DL Utilization reporting (backup)
•    OT reporting 
•    Capital support - Umbrella AFE's, adhoc assistance (backup)/annual AOP support
•    Sustaining Engineer Reporting/Analysis
•    Revenue/Compliance/Cost Savings Reporting/Analysis
•    Manage Trackers, actuals reporting, laison with Eng. Teams, forecasting (PG04, PG07, PG11)
•    Roll trackers/IWAs/Open projects
•    Special projects, ad hoc reporting, backup tasks as needed
•    RPM Backup/Cross-training

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree and minimum 4 years of prior relevant experience. Graduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 8 years of prior related experience of progressive finance or business analysis experience, ideally supporting engineering, R&D, or Technical operations

Preferred Additional Skills:

• Experience supporting engineering, R&D, or technology-driven project portfolios strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of capital project accounting, ROI analysis, or product lifecycle costing a plus.
• Experience with advanced analytics, and/or data automation strongly preferred.
• Proficiency with enterprise reporting tools such as Power BI highly desired.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills, with the ability to interpret complex data and provide clear, actionable insights.
• Proficiency in financial systems and tools such as Excel, Power BI, SAP, Hyperion, or equivalent platforms.
• Proven experience supporting monthly close, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis.
• Strong business partnering skills with demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with Engineering and cross‑functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and drive process improvements in a fast‑paced environment. Demonstrated ability to streamline financial processes and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to present financial information to both finance and non‑finance stakeholders.  Strong presentation skills and ability to influence senior leaders with data-driven recommendations.
• High attention to detail, strong problem-solving mindset, and a proactive approach to identifying risks and opportunities.

In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state is $67,000 - $124,000.  This is not a guarantee of compensation or salary, as final offer amount may vary based on factors including but not limited to experience and geographic location. L3Harris also offers a variety of benefits, including health and disability insurance, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, EAP, education assistance, parental leave, paid time off, and company-paid holidays. The specific programs and options available to an employee may vary depending on date of hire, schedule type, and the applicability of collective bargaining agreements.