Sr. Financial Analyst

AeroVironment•Sunrise, FL

About The Position

The Senior Financial Analyst develops and maintains program financial plans for multiple products and business areas. The role supports revenue tracking, forecasting accuracy, and financial execution by partnering with Program Management, Planning, Operations, Subcontracts, and Finance to keep operational activity aligned with financial outcomes. In a dynamic environment, the analyst tracks program requirements and performance, analyzes cost and revenue against plans, and supports accrual-related analysis by monitoring inventory, work in process (WIP), and operational movements that affect financial reporting. The position prepares financial analyses and reports for internal stakeholders and leadership, conducts complex and non-routine analyses, and helps improve reporting, tracking tools, and data flows. It also ensures compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations. The role requires a bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience, and at least eight years of relevant experience. Candidates need experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, or reporting in program finance, operations finance, or FP&A; advanced Excel proficiency; working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise data environments; and the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Experience with project controls or financial planning in government contracting is highly preferred, as are knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR. This position requires access to information subject to ITAR and/or EAR requirements. Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person or be eligible for an export license; some positions may require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements. The role is in an office environment and includes frequent sitting and standing, as well as using a computer and telephone keyboard.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Minimum of 8 years of relevant experience.
Experience supporting financial planning, forecasting, or reporting in a program finance, operations finance, or FP&A environment.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including ability to work with large datasets and complex models.
Working knowledge of ERP systems and enterprise data environments, such as Oracle.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
Ability to work cross-functionally and collaborate effectively across Finance, Planning, and Operations teams.
Ability to adapt in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment where priorities may shift and processes may evolve.
Initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives.
Ownership and responsibility for current and past work products.
Must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR/EAR or be eligible for an export license; some positions require current U.S. citizenship due to contract requirements.
Ability to work in an office environment; frequent sitting and standing, talking, hearing, and using hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard.

Nice To Haves

Experience in project controls and/or financial planning in a government contracting environment.
Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR.
Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle and operational or transactional data, including understanding the financial impacts of business activities.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain program financial plans and forecasts in partnership with Program Finance, Planning, Operations, and Subcontracts.
Act as a liaison between Finance, Planning, Operations, and Program Management to support alignment across teams.
Monitor progress of program requirements.
Track and analyze cost and revenue performance against plan, identifying key drivers and variances.
Support accrual-related analysis by tracking inventory, WIP, and operational movements that affect financial reporting.
Prepare financial analysis and reporting for internal stakeholders and leadership visibility.
Ensure compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations.
Conduct complex financial analysis, including variance, risk, and profit/loss analysis.
Perform non-routine analysis and prepare non-routine financial reports.
Identify and drive process improvements across reporting, tracking tools, and data flows to improve accuracy and efficiency.
Perform other duties as assigned.