Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst II

AeroVironment • Pottstown, PA

13d

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst II prepares financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts. This is an intermediate level individual contributor role where one is responsible for developing specific analysis, forecasts and conducting small projects as directed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 2-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a government contracting and manufacturing environment
• Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling and data analysis using function such as INDEX/MATCH and data cube
• Experience with various financial planning & reporting tools
• Ability to work equally well in an office environment or in an at-home environment
• Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)
• 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.
• Travel up to 10%, including overnight travel

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Costpoint or Oracle Fusion preferred
• Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel preferred)
• Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills
• Able to identify problems and perform real-time resolution using determined actions
• Able to handle assignments using financial and accounting expertise
• Able to compile, analyze, interpret, and present financial information
• Able to function at in a a dynamic and challenging environment
• Able to communicate with all levels of management and prepare presentations
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Displays strong initiative and accomplish goals to meet company objectives
• Highly motivated and flexible
• Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products
• Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Responsibilities

• Assist with preparing monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
• Design and lead financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts in support of business planning
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial & budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations
• Prepares and communicates variances to management
• Drive long-range financial planning and scenario modeling
• Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports
• Assist with monitoring headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are met
• Competitor/industry intelligence to support financial benchmarking analysis and evaluation of M&A prospects and new product opportunities.
• Supports the month end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packages
• Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level