Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst
About The Position
The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst serves as a strategic financial planning and decision-support partner to the CFO and senior leadership. The role leads the annual budgeting process, develops financial forecasts and models, and monitors financial and operational performance by comparing actual results with budgets and forecasts. It analyzes variances, trends, and cost drivers and provides actionable recommendations. The analyst prepares executive-ready financial reports and presentations, partners with Accounting to support accurate reporting and cash flow reconciliations, guides cost-analysis practices, and improves financial processes through reporting tools, dashboards, and automation. The role also conducts market, business intelligence, comparable-company, and valuation research to support business decisions, while working with leaders across departments. This is a full-time, 100% on-site position at Knight Aerospace’s facility.
Requirements
- At least three years of experience in FP&A, corporate finance, or a related field, including hands-on experience developing and coordinating budgets, preparing forecasts, conducting variance analysis, and building financial models.
- Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting required; a degree in Economics, Business Administration, or a related field may be considered with relevant financial planning and analysis experience.
- Ability to analyze financial data, calculate budget-to-actual variances, identify trends and cost drivers, and clearly explain findings and recommendations.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including building and maintaining complex spreadsheets, using advanced formulas and PivotTables, analyzing large data sets, and creating charts and dashboards for financial reporting.
- Current proficiency in financial forecasting, budgeting, variance analysis, financial modeling, and advanced Excel, including PivotTables and dashboard development.
- Experience presenting financial analyses, forecasts, and strategic recommendations to senior leadership, translating complex data into clear insights that support business decisions.
- Sound analytical judgment and problem-solving skills.
- Exceptional accuracy, organization, and attention to detail when managing financial data, models, reports, and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment when priorities are unclear, and proactively identify issues requiring leadership attention.
- Ability to handle sensitive financial and business information with discretion, integrity, and professionalism.
- Ability to attend regular in-person meetings with the CFO, senior leadership, and department leaders.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Power Query or macros.
Responsibilities
- Lead the annual budgeting process by coordinating with department leaders to gather, review, and consolidate budget assumptions and projections.
- Develop and maintain financial forecasts and models to project revenue, expenses, cash flow, capital structure, and other key financial measures.
- Track financial and operational performance metrics and compare actual results with budgets, plans, and forecasts.
- Analyze historical results, variances, trends, and cost drivers; identify opportunities and recommend improvements.
- Prepare recurring financial reports and leadership review materials covering company performance, key metrics, forecasts, trends, and recommendations.
- Partner with Accounting to support accurate and timely financial reporting, including cash flow reconciliations and review of relevant financial data and transactions.
- Perform other general accounting and finance duties as needed.
- Guide cost-analysis practices by establishing and implementing consistent policies and procedures.
- Evaluate proposed changes to methods, materials, and business practices through comparative and financial impact analyses, and recommend appropriate actions.
- Develop standard and ad hoc reports, tools, and Excel dashboards, and automate reporting and forecasting processes.
- Conduct market research and business intelligence analyses, including comparable-company research and valuation analyses.
- Communicate financial information clearly to executive and cross-functional audiences, verbally and in writing.
- Present financial analyses, forecasts, risks, and recommendations to the CFO and senior leadership in a concise, decision-ready format.
- Collaborate with department leaders to obtain information, validate assumptions, and support business decisions.
- Maintain current knowledge of relevant financial and accounting practices, business conditions, and market trends.
Benefits
- Competitive pay.
- Paid time off.
- Paid holidays.
- Medical coverage for eligible employees.
- Dental coverage for eligible employees.
- Vision coverage for eligible employees.
- Company-paid basic life insurance.
- 401(k) plan with an employer match.
- Optional benefit plans.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
