Financial Planning and Analysis Analyst

MAG Aerospace•Fairfax, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

MAG Aerospace is seeking a Financial Analyst to join its FP&A department. The position will report to the Director of FP&A and will be primarily responsible for monitoring indirect costs and supporting the company’s quarterly planning cycle. A high proficiency in Excel is required for data models utilizing embedded queries in MAG’s budgeting and planning system Focuspoint. Strong communication skills are necessary for periodic interaction with senior leadership.

Requirements

0-5 years of experience in government contracting with a Bachelors degree from an accredited university.
Demonstrated experience and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, customer service and collaborative team environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Deltek Costpoint, IBM Planning and Analytics (TM1), PAX, and Focuspoint are preferred.

Responsibilities

Owns the process of monitoring indirect spending for the company, proactively engaging with department leaders to provide insight into the company’s costs and variances to plan.
Independently conduct deep dive analyzes and develops efficiencies in associated work streams.
Assemble, analyze and distribute monthly indirect reporting packages while working with department leads to provide commentary to finance leadership.
Work hand in hand with functional department leaders on their quarterly forecast and annual budget submissions, including training new leaders to use the budgeting and planning model.
Assist in reviewing overhead and facility costs in collaboration with division finance leaders as needed.
Leverage knowledge of functional indirect spending by providing monthly indirect rate analysis and accompanying commentary.
Perform ad hoc analysis for CFO and Executive Leadership Team as needed.
Work methodically with complex Excel models to validate work products that result in consistent accurate reports.