Senior Financial Analyst

Pursuit Aerospace•Chicago, IL

2d•$60,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Financial Analyst role supports key planning, forecasting, and reporting activities across the business. Responsibilities include assisting with monthly financial forecasts and reporting, supporting annual and long-range planning cycles, and helping maintain and enhance a cloud-based budgeting and planning system. The role also contributes to management reporting, presentation development, and a variety of ad hoc financial and analytical projects. The position supports both our Cleveland, OH and Chicago, IL sites and may be based at either location.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or Economics
0–2 years of finance, accounting, or relevant experience (internship experience may be considered)
Must be authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time bases without sponsorship now or in the future. The Company cannot offer employment to visa holders who require employer sponsorship in the future or cannot work now on a full-time basis.
Must be able to perform work subject to ITAR/EAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

Ability to work autonomously and to leverage on relationships; and to influence to drive decisions and behaviors
Ability to build effective relationships across business and functions in a matrix organization
Proven financial skills in planning, forecasting, and analysis; understand complex financial transactions
Excellent communication skills, both in written and verbal presentation
Resilience to pressure and be flexible to adapt to changing work scope
Comprehensive knowledge of Excel spreadsheet and modeling skills at macro level is required along with PowerPoint presentations & other Microsoft tools
Detail oriented with strong organizational and analytical skills
Strong initiative and ability to manage multiple projects as well as strong follow through skills
Experience with Hyperion Planning program
Experience with Syteline, Epicor, Visual Mfg. ERPs
Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Certified Management Accountant (CMA)
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) knowledge
Aerospace/manufacturing experience

Responsibilities

Consolidates site forecast of Sales/Operating Profit/EBITDA
Supports month-end reporting process
Prepares monthly financial reporting and variance analysis for senior management
Tracks and analyzes site financial and operational performance
Analyzes corporate spending against budget
Supports annual and long-range planning activities
Participates in continuous process improvement initiatives
Provides ad hoc financial analysis
Supports in the development of the Strategic Plan, Annual Operating Plan, and other initiatives
Performs financial analysis of operational and company key metrics
Investigates deviations between Annual Operating Plan (AOP), budgets, and/or other major estimates and actual results
Assists with monthly consolidation and executive financial package
Ensures timely submittal of reporting and analytical requirements
Assists in the budget & reforecast process
Participates in projects to drive and enhance business compliance, simplification and standardization
Assists in month-end and quarter-end closing, and partners with the Site Controllers on analysis of the Income Statement, Balance Sheet and Supplemental data to ensure the financial statements are accurate
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.