Financial Analyst III

AeroVironment•Simi Valley, CA

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Financial Analyst III is responsible for the development and maintenance of program financial plans in support of multiple products and business areas. This role also supports revenue tracking, forecasting accuracy, and financial execution by partnering closely with Program Management, Planning, Operations, and Finance teams. The position operates in a dynamic environment, ensuring alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
Minimum of 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 ability to work with large datasets and complex models
Working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise data environments (e.g., Oracle)
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction.
Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements.
A “U.S. person” according to the ITAR definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15.

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 FAR preferred
Experience working with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle) and operational or transactional data and understanding financial impacts of business activities preferred
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills
Demonstrated ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively across Finance, Planning, and Operations teams
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where priorities may shift and processes may evolve
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Responsibilities

Supports execution of program financial plans and forecasts by partnering with Program Finance, Planning, Operations, and Subcontracts to ensure alignment between operational activity and financial outcomes
Acts as a liaison between Finance, Planning, Operations, and Program Management to ensure alignment across teams
Monitors progress of program requirements
Tracks and analyzes cost and revenue performance against plan, identifying key drivers and variances
Supports accrual-related analysis by tracking inventory, WIP, and operational movements that impact financial reporting
Prepares financial analysis and reporting to support internal stakeholders and leadership visibility
Ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations
Monitors progress of program requirements
Conducts complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.)
Performs non-routine analysis and prepares non-routine financial reports
Identifies and drives process improvements across reporting, tracking tools, and data flows to improve accuracy and efficiency
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Other duties as assigned