Sr. Financial Analyst

Ascent Aviation Services•Marana, AZ

About The Position

As a Senior Financial Analyst at Ascent Aviation Services, you will be a key player in shaping financial strategy and improving processes. You will provide strategic financial planning, in-depth analysis, and process optimization, directly reporting to the CFO. Your role will be crucial in aligning financial operations with the company's tactical and strategic growth and profitability objectives. Integrated Financial Planning and Forecasting: Prepare annual operating plan (AOP) at division-department level and assist controller with monthly analysis of actual to plan variances. Act as trusted partner and internal financial SME to educate and provide guidance and insight to operational directors regarding the AOP, rolling monthly forecasts, and financial review of capital expenditures. Create and maintain master headcount plan to ensure all changes to headcount and wages align to the operating plan and forecast. Lender Compliance: Prepare and maintain debt and liquidity covenant analysis integrated with the annual operating plan, rolling monthly forecasts, and 13-week cash flow forecast to ensure ongoing conformance. Flag potential non-compliance issues to executive team as soon as possible to enable remediation actions. Performance Management: Evaluate, maintain, and enhance management reporting to track progress and performance against financial and operational goals. Provide clear analyses on what happened, its implications, and recommended go-forward actions. Financial Analysis: Deliver actionable insights using advanced financial models and data analysis to provide accurate reporting which provides answers to critical business questions. Continuous Process Improvement: Apply best practices to keep FP&A processes relevant amidst evolving business models, data management needs, and systems architecture. In this role, you will embody our core values of Respect, Safety, Quality, and Results, playing an important part in fostering a positive and compliant work environment. This position is integral for our ability to build and support a strong, capable workforce as we work toward our mission of becoming the most trusted aerospace solutions provider in North America.

Requirements

Advanced power user and expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including complex financial modeling, analysis of large data sets, and integration with third-party cloud-based planning tools.
High proficiency with Power BI and other data visualization tools for effective reporting and decision support.
Proven experience with cloud-based planning and reporting systems such as Adaptive Planning, Datarails, Vena, Trovata, etc.
Solid foundational knowledge of financial accounting principles, and US GAAP.
Strong analytical, organizational, and critical thinking skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and consistently deliver accurate results under tight deadlines.
Excellent communication skills, capable of engaging effectively with senior management and various internal and external stakeholders.
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance with minimum of 12 accounting course credits is mandatory.
Minimum 5 years of experience in progressive FP&A roles with mid-market companies (annual revenue >$100M and headcount >250.)

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or relevant professional certification (e.g. CFA) is preferred.
Experience supporting private equity portfolio companies is highly preferred.
Experience in the aviation industry or similar heavy transportation sector is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation and execution of annual operating and capex budgets, ensuring alignment with the company’s tactical and strategic objectives.
Prepare monthly plan variance analyses at division-department level, prepare detailed analysis, and lead presentation of relevant findings to the executive team and operational directors.
Develop and manage comprehensive rolling monthly financial forecasting models to assess progress to the AOP and provide guidance to assist with decision making.
Prepare financial schedules, presentation slides, and MD&A to support quarterly lender reporting packages and Board of Director meetings.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives in financial planning and analysis processes, ensuring they remain effective and relevant to changing business needs.
Implement best practices in data management, financial systems architecture, and team development to enhance FP&A effectiveness.
Manage and optimize integration of external financial systems with ERP, including Adaptive Planning, Datarails or similar OLAP cloud-based systems (for FP&A, budgeting, and financial reporting) and Trovata (for automated cash flow management & reporting).
Update and distribute the 13-week cash flow forecast each week.
Conduct post-mortem financial analyses after significant projects or operational events to evaluate profitability and provide strategic insights.

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