Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Sr.

AeroVironment • Huntsville, AL

1d • $108,275 - $153,615

About The Position

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst, Sr. prepares financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts. This is a senior level individual contributor role where one is responsible for developing analysis, projections and conducting small projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• Minimum 8-12 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a government contracting and manufacturing environment required
• Experience with financial planning & reporting tools
• Current expertise in: MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)
• Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills
• Able to identify problems and perform real-time resolution by deciding on correct course of action
• Able to handle complex assignments using financial and accounting expertise
• Able to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial information
• Able to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging environment
• Able to communicate with all levels of management and present financial results to Senior leadership
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical and 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 drive to accomplish goals and 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
• ITAR Requirement: 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.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Hyperion, Oracle preferred

Responsibilities

• Prepares monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
• Executes financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts to support business plan
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial & budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations
• Prepares and communicates variances to management
• Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports
• Monitors headcount, FTE’s and program spending to ensure budgets are met
• Supports the month end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packages
• Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis
• Develops new reporting tools and improves key processes to increase efficiencies & effectiveness for all deliverables
• 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
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees