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Craig Anderson

Palmdale

Summary

Dynamic Principal Cost Analyst at Northrop Grumman with expertise in SAP and Cobra, adept at identifying cost-saving opportunities and enhancing financial reporting accuracy. Leveraged advanced Microsoft Excel skills to streamline processes, resulting in improved budget management and reconciliation. A collaborative team player committed to driving efficiency and optimizing performance.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Principal Cost Analyst

Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, CA
05.2006 - 07.2024
  • Compiled detailed financial statistics and reports regarding expenses, costs and forecasts.
  • Prepared expenditure statements and budget documentation during project execution.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across departments to ensure accurate reporting of costs.
  • Calculated total costs and compared budgets with actual expenses.
  • Analyzed cost data and identified areas for cost savings opportunities.
  • Tracked changing labor and supply costs and prepared periodic cost reconciliation reports.
  • Utilized various software and tools to streamline processes and optimize performance.

Administrator / Finance Analyst

Northrop Grumman
Palmdale, California
01.1987 - 05.2006

Prepared reports on various projects for management review.

Assisted with budget preparation and tracking of expenses.

Developed spreadsheets to track project progress, budgets and other related data.

Education

MBA - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Palmdale, CA
03-2005

Secondary Teaching Credential - Education

University of Calfornia
Santa Barbara
06-1981

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
08-1980

Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • SAP expertise
  • Cobra expertise

Affiliations

  • United States Chess Federation rated Candidate Master

Timeline

Principal Cost Analyst

Northrop Grumman
05.2006 - 07.2024

Administrator / Finance Analyst

Northrop Grumman
01.1987 - 05.2006

MBA - Business Management

University of Phoenix

Secondary Teaching Credential - Education

University of Calfornia

Bachelor of Arts - Mathematics

University of California, Santa Barbara
Craig Anderson