2025 Entry Level - Finance - Fort Worth, TX

Position Overview

As an Associate Financial Analyst at Bell, you will play a crucial role in supporting the financial management of aircraft manufacturing and operations. This entry-level position is designed for individuals who are curious, adaptable, and self-driven, with a passion for innovation. You will act as a business partner, analyze financial data, and provide solutions to ensure the growth of the company, spanning various core business areas including finance activities, military programs, and commercial business.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor, analyze and prepare monthly financial data
• Serve as part of a team responsible for negotiating, contracting, invoicing, collecting, and ensuring financial management of a large portfolio of contracts
• Assist with demand forecasting, spares inventory management and pricing, warranties, and more
• Analyze financial and program information to control and manage cost and schedule
• Develop budgets and forecasts
• Support pricing and proposal activity in response to RFPs received from the US government for follow-on and new business opportunities
• Support and prepare quarterly financial program reviews, including explaining financial variances to plan or prior forecast and identifying risk and opportunity items
• Implement, maintain, and report on Earned Value Management
• Forecast production cost and drive projects to reduce cost
• Develop business cases to evaluate program options and future product upgrades
• Work collaboratively across Bell functions and sites

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's degree or higher with a major in Finance, Accounting, or a closely related field
• 3.0 minimum overall, undergraduate GPA strongly preferred
• 0-2 years of experience in Finance, Accounting, or a related field
• PC proficiency required in Microsoft Office with a strong emphasis on Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to analyze and interpret program financial data
• Strong analytical skills and problem-solving capability
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to interface with management
• Ability to operate effectively with limited supervision

Benefits & Perks

• Relaxed Dress Code (“Dress For Your Day” policy)
• Every other Friday or every Friday off, depending on your work location and team
• 120 hours of Vacation additional Personal Time Off
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $10K each year
• Relocation Assistance (mileage requirement)
• Continuous training and advancement opportunities