Financial Analyst III

AeroVironment•Sunrise, FL

About The Position

The Financial Analyst III develops and maintains program financial plans for multiple products and business areas. The role supports revenue tracking, forecast accuracy, and financial execution by partnering with Program Management, Planning, Operations, Subcontracts, and Finance. It works in a dynamic environment to align operational activity with financial outcomes, monitor program requirements, analyze cost and revenue performance, and support financial reporting and leadership visibility. The position also ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations and identifies improvements to reporting, tracking tools, and data flows. The role conducts complex and non-routine financial analysis and reporting, including variance, risk, and profit/loss analysis. It addresses problems of diverse scope that require evaluating multiple identifiable factors and performs other duties as assigned. This position requires access to ITAR- and/or EAR-controlled information. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the applicable regulations or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship because of contract requirements. The role has no clearance requirement. AeroVironment states that it is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
5–8 years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, or reporting in a program finance, operations finance, or FP&A environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including working with large datasets and complex models.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise data environments, such as Oracle.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across Finance, Planning, and Operations teams.
Ability to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where priorities may shift and processes may evolve.
Strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Ability to meet applicable ITAR/EAR access requirements: qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license. Some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project controls and/or financial planning in a government contracting environment is highly preferred.
Knowledge of Government Cost Accounting principles and the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle and operational or transactional data, including understanding the financial impacts of business activities, is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support execution of program financial plans and forecasts by partnering with Program Finance, Planning, Operations, and Subcontracts.
Act as a liaison between Finance, Planning, Operations, and Program Management to promote alignment across teams.
Monitor progress of program requirements.
Track and analyze cost and revenue performance against plan, identifying key drivers and variances.
Support accrual-related analysis by tracking inventory, work in progress (WIP), and operational movements that affect financial reporting.
Prepare financial analysis and reporting for internal stakeholders and leadership visibility.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations.
Conduct complex financial analysis, including variance, risk, and profit/loss analysis.
Perform non-routine analysis and prepare non-routine financial reports.
Identify and drive process improvements across reporting, tracking tools, and data flows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.