Who We Are:
At SES Space & Defense, we deliver secure, resilient connectivity and integrated space solutions for customers operating in the world’s most demanding environments. As part of SES S.A., a global leader in satellite-enabled communications, we combine capabilities across all orbits with extensive global ground infrastructure, managed networks, hosted payload solutions, and mission integration services to support communications, sensing, data transport, and operational resilience worldwide.
Our vertically integrated space and ground capabilities bring together satellite capacity, terrestrial infrastructure, advanced network technologies, and deployed user terminals to support mission-critical government operations around the world. We are a trusted partner to the U.S. Federal Government and national security community, allied governments, NATO, NASA, and other civilian agencies, delivering reliable, high-performance solutions when mission success is critical.
At SES Space & Defense, our people are our competitive advantage. You’ll work alongside a mission-driven team committed to integrity, innovation, accountability, and delivering real-world impact for customers whose missions matter most.
What You'll Do:
As a Program Financial Analyst at SES Space & Defense, you will support the financial management and performance of a strategic NASA program, working closely with Program Management and Finance to provide accurate financial analysis, forecasting, reporting, and cost controls. You will play an important role in maintaining program financial visibility, supporting planning and budgeting activities, and ensuring financial performance is accurately reflected throughout the program lifecycle.
This individual contributor role involves hands-on responsibility for program budgets, Estimates at Completion (EACs), cost and variance analysis, manpower projections, revenue and profit forecasting, and financial reporting. You will also support month-end closing activities, including cost accruals and journal entries, while helping ensure compliance with government contracting requirements, corporate financial policies, and applicable accounting standards. Working across Program Management, Finance, Contracts, and other stakeholders, you will provide the analysis and financial insights needed to support informed program decisions and effective financial management.
Key Responsibilities:
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Partner closely with Program Management and Finance to support program financial planning, performance monitoring, cost control, forecasting, and compliance with contractual and corporate requirements.
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Develop and maintain program budgets, financial baselines, Basis of Estimates (BOEs), Estimates at Completion (EACs), and forecasts covering program costs, revenue, operating profit, cash flow, and manpower requirements.
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Perform cost and variance analysis, evaluate financial performance against established baselines, identify emerging risks, and provide recommendations to Program Management and Finance leadership.
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Support the development of annual financial plans and strategic planning activities, including program bookings, revenue, operating profit, and investment projections.
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Prepare monthly financial reports, executive-level presentations, and financial materials for Program Management Office (PMO) and internal operations reviews.
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Participate in month-end closing activities, including preparation of cost accruals, journal entries, financial reconciliations, and monthly profit and loss reporting to corporate Finance.
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Ensure program revenue recognition, financial reporting, and forecasting practices comply with GAAP/IFRS, corporate accounting policies, and applicable contractual requirements.
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Support government contract financial management and reporting, including Contract Data Requirements List (CDRL) deliverables, program reviews, audit preparation, and compliance activities.
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Analyze financial and contractual implications of government contract structures, including Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP), Cost-Plus-Incentive-Fee (CPIF), Cost-Plus-Fixed-Fee (CPFF), Cost-Plus-Award-Fee (CPAF), Basic Ordering Agreements (BOAs), and Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contracts, as well as Foreign Military Sales (FMS), international direct commercial sales, and competitive or sole-source procurements.
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Support program financial risk management by identifying cost, revenue, cash flow, and contractual risks and assisting Program Management in developing appropriate mitigation strategies.
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Develop, maintain, and improve financial analysis methods, reporting processes, and internal controls to ensure the accuracy, consistency, and reliability of program financial information.
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Support quarterly backlog reporting, cash management, working capital analysis, and other financial planning and reporting requirements.
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Review and approve purchase requisitions in Deltek Costpoint and indirect accounts payable invoices, as authorized, ensuring appropriate financial controls and compliance with established procedures.
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Respond to corporate financial data requests, changes in reporting requirements, and other ad hoc financial analyses supporting Program Management and business leadership.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Program Management, Contracts, Operations, Accounting, and corporate Finance, to maintain accurate financial information and support effective program execution.
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Identify and implement opportunities to improve financial processes, reporting efficiency, data accuracy, and utilization of financial systems and tools.
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Support and reinforce the mission, values, and culture of SES Space & Defense.
Who You Are:
You are a finance professional with experience supporting government contracts and complex technical programs, bringing strong analytical skills and a practical understanding of program financial management. You are comfortable working with Program Managers to develop budgets, analyze costs, maintain forecasts, and translate financial information into meaningful insights that support program execution and business decisions.
You understand the importance of financial accuracy, disciplined reporting, and compliance in a government contracting environment. You are familiar with the financial mechanisms that influence program performance, including EACs, cost and variance analysis, revenue recognition, cash flow, and contract structures. You bring a detail-oriented, collaborative approach to your work, can manage multiple reporting deadlines, and are comfortable preparing financial analyses and presentations for program and business leadership. You take initiative in identifying financial risks, resolving discrepancies, and improving the processes and tools used to manage program financial performance.
Key Qualifications & Experience:
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Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
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3–5 years of progressive experience in a government finance environment, including program finance, financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, or government contract financial management.
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Strong understanding of financial analysis principles, including budgeting, cost and variance analysis, financial forecasting, Estimates at Completion (EACs), and program financial reporting.
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Working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint for program financial management, reporting, and related accounting or financial processes.
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Working knowledge of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), Cost Accounting Standards (CAS), and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements.
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Understanding of government contracting financial practices, including Independent Research and Development (IR&D), Bid and Proposal (B&P), direct selling costs, and allowable versus unallowable costs.
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Familiarity with government contract structures, including FFP, CPIF, CPFF, CPAF, BOA, and IDIQ contracts, and their implications for program financial management.
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Knowledge of financial reporting, revenue recognition, and accounting principles, including GAAP/IFRS and applicable corporate financial policies.
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Experience supporting month-end financial close activities, including accruals, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
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Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to identify financial risks, interpret financial data, and develop recommendations for program and business leadership.
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Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to organize, analyze, and present complex financial information.
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Strong computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, MS Project, Visio, Oracle, or related financial and business systems.
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Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to prepare financial reports, presentations, and analyses for Program Management and senior leadership.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
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Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to manage multiple priorities and reporting deadlines.
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Master's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline, or a relevant professional certification, highly desirable.
SES Space & Defense is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law
The final base salary offered will be determined based on factors such as the position’s location, the candidate’s relevant skills, experience, and qualifications.
Where applicable, this position may also be eligible for an annual bonus. Employees are eligible to participate in SES Space & Defense’s benefits programs, which include paid vacation, sick and personal leave; medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance; a 401(k)-retirement plan; and others.
