Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting

AeroVironment•Annapolis Junction, MD

4d•$121,000 - $212,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced Manager – Financial Analysis and Reporting to join our Finance team supporting the Intelligence and Operations Solutions (IOS) Business Unit. This role will lead financial planning and analysis efforts, providing strategic insight, driving financial performance, and ensuring alignment between program execution and organizational objectives. The ideal candidate brings a strong analytical foundation, leadership capability, and the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders at all levels.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or Accounting and minimum of six to eight (6-8) years of related project control experience; or Master’s degree and minimum of four (4) years of project control experience.
Experience managing a team of employees
Strong working knowledge of federal contracting concepts, practices, and procedures as related to Accounting and Finance
Organized, detail-oriented, analytical, positive personality, able to multi-task in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
Intermediate to Advanced Excel skills required (Index & Match, Pivot tables, Nested IF Statements, V-Lookups, Sumifs, etc.)
Experience with Maryland Procurement Office (MPO)
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Self-starter who takes initiative and works well with others or independently
Customer-centric mindset, ability to translate customer issues/needs into profitable business solutions
Candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance

Nice To Haves

Experience with Unanet or Fusion
Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills
Able to identify problems and perform real-time resolution using determined actions
Able to function in 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 and collaboration.
Displays strong initiative and accomplish goals to meet company objectives
Takes ownership and responsibility for self and direct reports.
Secret or Top Secret clearance, or the ability obtain a clearance is desired.

Responsibilities

Prepare monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
Perform financial analysis, research, budgets and forecasts in support of business planning
Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial and budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations.
Serve as a key finance business partner to Program Managers, Contracts, and Operations, ensuring financial alignment with strategic and operational goals.
Prepares and communicates variances to management.
Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports.
Assists with monitoring headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are met.
Supports the month end close and help prepare monthly financial reporting packages for IOS divisions.
Manage, mentor and guide junior analysts, fostering a high-performance and collaborative team environment.
Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis.
Review and understand contract terms and conditions (multiple contract types to include T&M, FFP, FFP LOE, CPFF, & CPAF) to ensure compliance to financial clauses and deliverable deadlines.
Responsible for the set-up and maintenance of billable projects in the accounting system (Unanet ERP).
Prepare required cost and CDRL reporting (e.g. spend plan, 75% cost incurred status reports, MSRs, etc.).
Prepare and maintain budgets/forecast models to meet project and AOP requirements.
Identify and track program risks/opportunities.
Track subcontract cost & schedule status, material receipts, and open commitments.
Identify and process advanced spending/at-risk approvals as needed.
Work with Accounts Receivables to ensure accurate and timely billing, unbilled, and aging.
Interact with customer and AV stakeholders as needed.
Other duties as assigned.