# Senior Program Finance Analyst

**Company:** [Shield AI](https://hotfix.jobs/companies/shield-ai)
**Location:** Dallas, TX
**Role:** Finance & Accounting
**Salary:** $89k – $130k/yr
**Experience:** 5+ years
**Skills:** Financial Modeling, Excel, Power BI, US GAAP, FP&A, Cost Accounting, Government Contracting, Financial Analysis, Data Visualization, Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, Dax, Costpoint, Vena, ERP Systems
**Posted:** 2026-09-09

> The Senior Program Finance Analyst builds financial models, forecasts program performance, analyzes variances, and advises cross-functional leaders on risks, opportunities, and operational decisions. The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least three years of finance experience, advanced Excel and modeling skills, and Power BI expertise.

## Job Description

## Responsibilities
- Build, maintain, and scale financial models for forecasting, budgeting, and long-term planning.
- Analyze data trends and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
- Partner with Program Management and Aircraft Operations on program health, spending trends, and headcount planning.
- Develop reporting cadences and dashboards to track KPIs and business performance.
- Participate in month-end and quarter-end close, including variance analysis and executive reporting.
- Support operational planning cycles, business reviews, and investment decisions.
- Support data transformation and basic modeling initiatives with analytics and data engineering teams.
- Identify automation and efficiency opportunities in financial reporting and analysis.
- Monitor inventory, material movement, usage, and cost trends with supply chain teams.
- Track actuals versus plan, identify risks and opportunities, and support Estimate at Completion updates.
- Conduct operational reviews and ad hoc analysis to align day-to-day operations with strategic goals.

## Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business, Economics, or a related field.
- 3+ years of progressive experience in financial analysis, corporate finance, or FP&A.
- Advanced Excel, financial modeling, and data analysis skills.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and practical experience applying accounting principles in government contracting or manufacturing.
- Familiarity with cost accounting and government contract structures, including T&M, CPFF, and FFP.
- Strong working knowledge of Power BI and data visualization tools.
- Understanding of financial statements and business metrics.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-moving environment.
- Strong communication and presentation skills for explaining complex financial data to non-financial stakeholders.

## Nice to Have
- MBA or master's degree in a related discipline.
- Experience supporting operations or customer-facing teams in manufacturing, aerospace, or technology.
- Exposure to Microsoft Fabric, Power Query, DAX, or other data transformation and modeling tools.
- Familiarity with ERP systems such as Costpoint and planning tools such as Vena.
- Strong attention to detail, intellectual curiosity, and a bias for action.
- Ability to use data storytelling to support strategic decisions.

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