Financial Analyst 1

APPLIED COMPOSITES•San Diego, CA

18h

About The Position

Applied Composites (AC) is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Financial Analyst to support the Controller with cash flow management, reporting, and data analysis. The role is intended for someone with a solid analytical foundation and approximately 2–3 years of experience who is ready to advance their career without moving directly into a mid-level position. Applied Composites provides complex composite components, assemblies, engineering, and tooling to the aerospace, defense, and space systems markets. The company says it values and develops employees and provides them with support, knowledge, and resources. The position requires use of information subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Applicants must be U.S. persons as defined by ITAR: U.S. citizens, U.S. permanent residents, political asylees, or refugees. Applied Composites is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Veterans/Disabled Affirmative Action Employer.

Requirements

Degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in financial analysis, accounting, or corporate finance.
Strong Excel or Sheets skills, including lookup functions, pivot tables, and building structured analyses.
Experience working with ERP systems such as NetSuite, SAP, Oracle, Epicor, or Global Shop Solutions.
Strong attention to detail, analytical mindset, and communication skills.
Ability to manage tasks independently while collaborating effectively.
Must be a U.S. person within the meaning of ITAR: a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident, political asylee, or refugee.

Responsibilities

Monitor and analyze daily, weekly, and monthly cash flow and support short-term cash forecasting.
Pull and compile financial and operational reports from ERP and BI systems.
Assist with monthly close, including reconciliations, journal entries, and variance analysis.
Build and maintain dashboards for KPIs and cash metrics.
Support budgeting and forecasting cycles with data preparation and analytical insights.
Analyze datasets to identify trends, risks, and operational opportunities.
Work cross-functionally to gather data and support finance initiatives.
Recommend improvements to reporting processes and tools.
Complete ad hoc financial analysis for the Controller and leadership team.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.