Budget Analyst

GA Telesis, LLC•Fort Lauderdale, FL

33d

About The Position

GA Telesis is a global leader providing integrated solutions to the aviation and aerospace industries, with a continuously expanding presence in new countries worldwide. We serve over 2,000 customers, including airlines, original equipment manufacturers, maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) providers. GA Telesis Ecosystem™ is a vast global network spanning 54 locations in 30 countries on six continents. At GA Telesis, our core business is integrated aviation solutions, and our mission is customer success. The Budget Analyst is responsible for developing, maintaining and managing, coordinating and analyzing operating and capital budgets across all the GA Telesis business units. This role plays a critical part in financial planning, cost control, margin analysis, and performance tracking to ensure profitability and operational efficiency in a fast-paced and dynamic aviation environment. The ideal candidate combines strong accounting and financial modeling skills with a deep understanding of inventory-intensive operations, labor intensive cost structures, asset investing and overall forecasting in a for-profit setting. Important Notice: Eligibility Requirement: Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. The company does not provide visa sponsorship or accept candidates requiring sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field required
7+ years of budgeting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), or cost accounting experience
Experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, or MRO environment strongly preferred
Experience in inventory-heavy, project-based, or service-based operations is highly desirable
Advanced proficiency in Excel (financial modeling, pivot tables, scenario analysis)
Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Quantum, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or aviation-specific platforms)
Strong understanding of: Cost accounting principles Revenue recognition Inventory valuation Lease accounting Standard vs. actual costing Contribution margin analysis
Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
Excellent communication skills with ability to translate financial data into business insights
Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced operational environment

Nice To Haves

MBA, CPA, CMA, or similar certification preferred
Experience in aviation, aerospace, manufacturing, distribution, or MRO environment strongly preferred
Experience in inventory-heavy, project-based, or service-based operations is highly desirable

Responsibilities

Lead the annual budgeting process for aviation parts sales, aircraft leasing divisions and corporate functions work closely with repair station divisions (MRO) and drive more efficient and complete consolidated budget process
In advance of budgeting process, partner with business unit leaders to build detailed revenue and cost projections (parts, labor, materials, overhead, warranty, logistics).
Maintain and refine corporate cost center budget file and manage global corporate allocations methodology and process
Prepare monthly budget vs. actual variance analyses with actionable insights.
Focus on gross margin, EBITDA and net performance across product lines
Develop dashboards and KPI reporting for executive leadership
Analyze direct and indirect cost allocations.
Support capital expenditure planning
Identify cost-saving initiatives while maintaining regulatory and quality standards.
Ensure budget processes align with financial policies, audit standards, and industry regulations.
Support internal and external audits with financial documentation and analysis.
Partner with Supply Chain, Operations, Sales, and Program Management teams.
Provide financial insights to support contract negotiations and long-term service agreements.
Assist leadership in strategic decision-making through scenario and sensitivity analysis.