AV · 1 day ago
Financial Analyst, Sr.
AeroVironment (AV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems and tactical missile systems. The Financial Analyst, Sr. is responsible for developing and maintaining program financial plans to support various products and business areas, working closely with Program Management, Finance, and Technical teams.
AerospaceAir TransportationDronesElectric VehicleElectronicsEnergyGovernmentManufacturing
Responsibilities
Prepares monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
Executes financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts to support business plan
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
Monitors headcount, FTE’s and program 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
Develops new reporting tools and improves key processes to increase efficiencies & effectiveness for all deliverables
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
8+ years of relevant experience
Experienced in costing and pricing complex development programs
Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred
Experienced in and knowledgeable of ERP, SCM, and CRM software/applications
Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel is required)
Demonstrated experience in successfully working with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results
Ability to work in an office environment (Constant)
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”). In order to comply with the requirements of the ITAR and/or the EAR, applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under the ITAR and the EAR, or a person to be approved for an export license by the governing agency whose technology comes under its jurisdiction
Preferred
Experience in project controls and/or financial planning in a government contracting environment is highly preferred
Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
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
Benefits
Medical
Dental vision
401K with company matching
A 9/80 work schedule
A paid holiday shutdown
Company
AV
At AV, we build shoulder-to-shoulder with our customers, delivering systems shaped by real-world missions, not theoretical requirements.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.68B2025-07-01Post Ipo Equity· $875M
2025-07-01Post Ipo Debt· $650M
2023-09-19Post Ipo Equity· $109.01M
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