Senior Financial Analyst

Elevate Aircraft Seating•Huntington Beach, CA

22h•$100,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Since 2018, Elevate Aircraft Seating has been enhancing the passenger experience through innovative aircraft seat design and manufacturing. With locations in California, Washington, and Germany we are guided by creativity, collaboration, and a shared commitment to quality. We are looking for a skilled Senior Financial Analyst to join our team in Huntington Beach, CA. This is an on-site position based in Huntington Beach, CA. We value teamwork, inclusivity, and continuous professional development, and we offer competitive benefits along with opportunities for growth. JOB SUMMARY The Senior Financial Analyst performs analysis to support and measure financial results. This individual consolidates and analyzes quarterly forecasts and financial plans, examines monthly financial results, and establishes and measures key financial targets. Additionally, they conduct competitive analyses, research industry trends, and develop recommendations for Executive Management.

Requirements

Education: Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
Experience: Minimum 6 months of experience as a Senior Accountant or Financial Analyst.
Experience with month-end closing and reconciliations.
Advanced Excel skills required.
Collaborate effectively across all levels, both internally and externally, to achieve team and business objectives.
Demonstrate strong communication skills, tailoring messages to suit different audiences.
Maintain a customer-focused mindset with a sense of urgency and a commitment to exceeding expectations.
Apply proactive decision-making, problem-solving, and creative thinking to drive process and product improvements.
Set goals that align with company objectives and adapt to changing environments.
Work effectively across different time zones and cultures.
Must be authorized to work in the United States.
May require extended or irregular hours.
Employees must adapt to changing business needs.
Elevate Aircraft Seating is an at-will employer; employment is at the mutual consent of both the employee and the employer, and may be terminated at will for any reason, with or without cause, at any time during employment with the Company.
Must be able to travel internationally as required.

Nice To Haves

Manufacturing/Engineering experience preferred but not required.
Experience with SQL, Power BI, ERP, and Syspro preferred, but not required.
Strong problem-solving abilities.
Effective multitasking and project management skills.

Responsibilities

Monitor costs and performance of business and operating units compared to Plan & Forecast.
Process and execute Annual Plan and Outlook Planning.
Collaborate and report during monthly, quarterly, and annual closings.
Prepare reports and calculations for Executive Management and Controller as necessary.
Perform profitability calculations.
Coordinate and ensure timely standard and ad hoc reporting of all key financial information.
Support purchase requisition process for engineering and program management requirements.
Support inventory and WIP analysis for NRE program requirements such as prototypes.
Maintain and develop financial reporting systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
Support accruals, depreciation, other accounting instruments, journal entries, and reconciliations as required.
Assist with internal and external audit requests by preparing documentation and schedules as required.
Support the FP&A / Controller in financial analysis and ad hoc requests.
Work and coordinate across multiple time zones, including our office in Kaiserslautern, Germany.
Maintain a safe, secure and legal work environment, adhering to all Company policies and procedures.
Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
Protect the confidentiality of the Companys information and products.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned or requested.