Financial Reporting Analyst

Job ID: 114945

The Leonardo DRS Land Electronics business provides C4I Network computing and integrated situational awareness, as well as state-of-the-art embedded diagnostics, vehicle power management and combat vehicle integration products and services.

Role Details

Business Unit: Land Electronics

Location: Melbourne, FL

Career Functional Area: Finance & Accounting

Telework Type: Hybrid (2-3 days/week)

Type: Full-time Employee

Schedule: 9/80

Shift: 1st

Job Summary

Behind every strong business decision is clear, credible financial insight. At Leonardo DRS, the Financial Reporting Analyst II supports financial planning and analysis by turning project and business data into actionable insights. Working closely with Program Finance, Accounting, and program teams, this role helps prepare budgets and forecasts, analyze performance against plan and prior forecasts, and explain the drivers of changes in revenue, gross margin, and working capital.

You will maintain financial models, prepare ad hoc reports, reconcile data across reporting sources, assist in evaluating project-level risks and opportunities, and prepare financial reports and PowerPoint presentations for recurring business and leadership reviews. This role requires more than compiling numbers—you will investigate variances, validate assumptions, and translate findings into clear charts, tables, and concise commentary.

Essential Functions

Support budgeting and forecasting: Assist in the preparation and update of business level budgets, forecasts, and long-range planning analysis using input from program teams, Accounting, and other business partners.

Build and maintain financial analyses: Maintain and improve Excel models, supporting schedules, and reporting tools used for forecasting, variance analysis, project reviews, and business cases.

Validate and reconcile data: Collect and consolidate financial and operational data from multiple sources, reconcile reporting differences, and ensure analyses are accurate, complete, and traceable to supporting information.

Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

2+ years proven experience in financial planning and analysis, project finance, financial analysis, or an accounting role.

Strong Excel skills & PowerPoint skills.

Working knowledge in the relationships among revenue, costs, gross margin, and cash flow.

Strong attention to detail and the ability to validate calculations, reconcile totals, and maintain supporting documentation.

Sound judgment and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet recurring reporting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in project-based finance, government contracting, defense, manufacturing, or another regulated environment.

Experience preparing financial review presentations for business leaders or corporate finance.

Familiarity with ERP systems, Power Query, Power BI, or reporting automation.

Experience using company-approved AI productivity tools to support analysis, documentation, or reporting, with appropriate validation and protection of sensitive information.

Why This Role Matters

Contribute meaningful analysis: Help the business understand performance, evaluate risks, and make informed planning decisions.

Gain visibility: Prepare analyses and presentations used in recurring business and leadership reviews.

Build finance expertise: Develop practical experience in forecasting, project profitability, working capital, and financial communication.

Support the mission: Strengthen the financial planning and business processes behind technology that serves the warfighter.

Taking care of our people is a top priority at Leonardo DRS. We are proud to offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, a company contribution to a health savings account, telemedicine, life and disability insurance, legal insurance, and a 401(k) savings plan. We champion wellness programs that focus on physical, emotional, and financial well-being. We develop our talent by offering programs and activities to support career-growth, professional development, and skill enhancement. And we understand there is more to life than work, and the importance of offering flexible work schedules with our 9/80 program, competitive vacation, health/emergency leave, paid parental leave, and community service hours. *Some employees are eligible for limited benefits only

Leonardo DRS, Inc. and its subsidiaries provide equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LEL