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AV · 2 months ago

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst III

Simi Valley, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$88K/yr - $125K/yr

5+ years exp

AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst III is responsible for preparing financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts, as well as conducting specific analysis and small projects to support business planning.

AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Prepares monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts

Executes financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts in support of business planning

Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial & budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations

Prepares and communicates variances to management

Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports

Monitor headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are met

Supports the month end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packages

Performs a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysis

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Financial Planning & AnalysisBudgetingForecastingAdvanced MS ExcelERP SystemsEPM SystemsFinancial Reporting ToolsAnalytical SkillsCommunication SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeamworkInitiative

Required

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

5 – 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a government contracting and manufacturing environment

Experience with various financial planning & reporting tools

Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Hyperion, Oracle preferred

Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)

Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills

Able to identify problems and perform real-time resolution using determined actions

Able to handle assignments using financial and accounting expertise

Able to compile, analyze, interpret, and present financial information

Able to function at a high level 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, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests

Displays strong initiative and accomplish goals to meet company objectives

Highly motivated and flexible

Takes ownership and responsibility for current and past work products

Is committed to learning from mistakes and driven to improve and enhance performance of oneself, others, and the company

Ability to work equally well in an office environment or in an at-home environment

Required to sit and stand for long periods; talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone keyboard (Frequent)

This position requires access to information that is subject to compliance with the International Traffic Arms Regulations (“ITAR”) and/or the Export Administration Regulations (“EAR”)