Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst, Sr.

AeroVironment • Pottstown, PA

14h • $111,000 - $157,500

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

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