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Job Title: Sr Associate, Finance
Job Code: 40463
Job Location: Rochester, NY
Job Schedule: 9/80 Schedule, Employees work 9 out of every 14 days – totaling 80 hours worked and have every other Friday off
Job Description:
The Senior Associate, FP&A plays a critical role in delivering high‑quality financial insights, forecasts, and analytical support that drive strategic decision-making. This role partners across Finance, Sales teams, and functional leadership to support key financial processes, including forecasting, monthly reviews, variance analysis, and capital/indirect budget management. The Senior Associate is an influential contributor in improving FP&A processes, systems, dashboards, and analytical automation to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency.
Essential Functions:
Departmental Expense & Headcount Support
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Coordinate concise and impactful departmental expense and headcount forecasting and reporting for SG&A department managers
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Maintain and update templates used by departments for their recurring financial submissions
Capital Planning & Tracking
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Support the coordination of capital authorization, spend, and timing
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Assist in preparing executive presentations for capital request reviews
Systems & Tools
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Prepare routine department‑level financial reporting packages and respond to ad hoc requests
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Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards to visualize key financial information
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Use advanced Excel and data analytics skills to support departmental reporting and analysis
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Demonstrate strong proficiency in Oracle Planning for departmental forecasting (including SmartView, Ad‑hoc queries, and navigation of planning forms)
Process Improvement & Efficiency
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Identify and support implementation of process improvements to streamline reporting and improve efficiency
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Enhance tools and data flows to reduce manual work and increase accuracy
Cross‑Functional Partnership
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Collaborate with SG&A managers, Sales (Bids & Proposals / Direct Sell budget), and accounting/finance teams to ensure timely and accurate inputs
Qualifications:
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Bachelor’s Degree and a minimum of 2 years of prior related experience. Graduate Degree or equivalent with 0 to 2 years of prior related experience. In lieu of a degree, minimum of 6 years of prior related experience.
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Bachelor’s degree in finance, Accounting, Economics, Business, Data Analytics, Computer Science, or related analytical field.
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Experience in financial analysis, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and reporting.
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Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate insights effectively.
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Advanced Excel and PowerPoint proficiency.
Preferred Additional Skills:
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Experience with ERP systems, financial planning software, Oracle SmartView, or similar tools.
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Experience with Power BI, Alteryx, dashboarding, or other data automation tools.
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Strong presentation and communication skills, capable of preparing executive-level deliverables.
In compliance with pay transparency requirements, the salary range for this role in New York state $57,500 - $107,500. 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.
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