Principal Specialist, FP&A (Remote)

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Date Posted: 2025-09-30 Country: United States of America Location: HIA99: Field Office - IA Remote Location, Remote City, IA, 50301 USA Position Role Type: Remote U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are authorized to access information under this program/contract. Security Clearance: None/Not Required The FP&A, Principal Specialist, reporting to the Finance Controller, is the primary finance business partner collaborating with cross-functions to provide support and insightful financial analysis to the management team in the areas of accounting and controls, reporting, forecasting / budgeting and long-range-planning that helps the business unit deliver its financial targets. What You Will Do: <ul><li>Drive monthly financial analysis within the forecasting/reporting process that identifies trends, risks, and upsides. </li><li>Provide finance support to management, including but not limited to business case development, program performance, P&L projections, budgeting, and variance analysis. </li><li>Lead Sales, Repairs and Product Line teams to perform monthly forecast process. </li><li>Assist Finance Controller with developing annual budget and long-range-planning process. </li><li>Develop financial reports for forecasting, trending, and variance analysis for management. </li><li>Foster strong partnerships with cross-functional teammates to ensure alignment with finance and the business. </li><li>Liaison with cross functional teams to act as central point of contact for FP&A questions from Collins Central and SBUs’ Finance. </li><li>Prepare journal entries, calculate accruals, allocate expenses, and closely interact with other Finance team members during the month-end close process. </li><li>Develop and distribute standard and ad-hoc monthly reporting. </li><li>Support senior management level reviews as needed. </li><li>Troubleshoot and provide best practices around financial systems. </li><li>Create and iterate standardized processes, tools and templates to drive efficiencies and consistencies. </li></ul>Qualifications You Must Have: <ul><li>Typically requires a University Degree and minimum 5 years prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field and minimum 3 years of experience</li><li>Knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and complex accounting systems. </li></ul>Qualifications We Prefer: <ul><li>Degree in finance or accounting. </li><li>Experience working for a Fortune 500 company or Aerospace and Defense industry is a plus. </li><li>Experience with OneStream, Blackline/ARMs, Hyperion HFM and SAP. </li><li>Strong attention to detail and the ability to work under pressure and handle multiple priorities. </li><li>Strong written and verbal communication skills. </li><li>Advance knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint. </li><li>Experience with Tableau, PowerBI is a plus. </li></ul>What We Offer: Some of our competitive benefits package includes:  <ul><li>Medical, dental, and vision insurance</li><li>Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees</li><li>Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option</li><li>Tuition reimbursement program</li><li>Student Loan Repayment Program</li><li>Life insurance and disability coverage</li><li>Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection</li><li>Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits</li><li>Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning</li><li>Adoption Assistance         </li><li>Autism Benefit</li><li>Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions</li><li>Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program</li><li>Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits</li><li>Bright Horizons, child and elder care services</li><li>Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program</li><li> And more!  </li></ul>Learn More & Apply Now! Avionics delivers advanced cockpit displays, vision systems, and comprehensive digital solutions for global government, commercial and business aviation customers. We provide connectivity and managed data services to ensure safety and seamless communication for passengers, crews, and militaries, from aircraft and airports to air traffic management. Join us in creating solutions that connect the world, one flight at a time. Start your application today. <ul><li>Please ensure the role type (defined below) is appropriate for your needs before applying to this role. </li></ul>Remote: Employees who are working in Remote roles will work primarily offsite (from home). An employee may be expected to travel to the site location as needed. <ul><li>Position is remote; however, if you live within a reasonable commute of a Collins site with other colleagues you interact with, your manager will discuss whether there is a degree of onsite presence associated with this role. </li></ul>At Collins, the paths we pave together lead to limitless possibility. And the bonds we form – with our customers and with each other -- propel us all higher, again and again. Apply now and be part of the team that’s redefining aerospace, every day. The salary range for this role is 82,000 USD - 164,000 USD. The salary range provided is a good faith estimate representative of all experience levels. RTX considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role, function and associated responsibilities, a candidate’s work experience, location, education/training, and key skills. Hired applicants may be eligible for benefits, including but not limited to, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, 401(k) match, flexible spending accounts, flexible work schedules, employee assistance program, Employee Scholar Program, parental leave, paid time off, and holidays. Specific benefits are dependent upon the specific business unit as well as whether or not the position is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Hired applicants may be eligible for annual short-term and/or long-term incentive compensation programs depending on the level of the position and whether or not it is covered by a collective-bargaining agreement. Payments under these annual programs are not guaranteed and are dependent upon a variety of factors including, but not limited to, individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance. This role is a U.S.-based role. If the successful candidate resides in a U.S. territory, the appropriate pay structure and benefits will apply. RTX anticipates the application window closing approximately 40 days from the date the notice was posted. However, factors such as candidate flow and business necessity may require RTX to shorten or extend the application window. RTX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or veteran status, or any other applicable state or federal protected class. RTX provides affirmative action in employment for qualified Individuals with a Disability and Protected Veterans in compliance with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act and the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act. Privacy Policy and Terms: Click on this link to read the Policy and Terms

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