Gentex Corp. · 17 hours ago
Financial Analyst – Program Finance
Gentex Corporation is a global leader in personal protection and situational awareness solutions. The Financial Analyst is responsible for analyzing and reporting on engineering programs, including budgeting and forecasting, while collaborating with various departments to provide financial insights.
Aerospace
Responsibilities
Work with engineering and program management to develop cost estimates for internally and externally funded projects utilizing standard templates and current rates and factors to roll up costs
Review RFP (Request for Proposal) and ensure response adequately meets all financial requirements
Prepare, maintain and report monthly cost plus/fixed price contracts and generate monthly billing
Review monthly ETC’s to book revenue accruals/ cost to complete
Prepare and distribute monthly engineering financial reports (program P&Ls, revenue and expense summaries, scorecards) with commentary on variances
Analyze trends and forecasts for Engineering programs and expenses
Collect and review costs with program managers on internally and externally funded programs
Work with Program Managers to update Estimate to Complete (ETC) spreadsheets
Provide financial input for monthly Program Management Reviews (PMRs) as requested
Assist in the preparation of departmental and project budgets
Monitor expenditures and compare them to budget to identify and report on variances
Participate in the forecasting process, providing cost data and analysis to support future financial projections
Collaborate with various departments, including engineering, program management, supply chain, and contracts, to gather data and provide financial insights
Support cross-functional teams on special projects related to cost management and profitability
Monitor engineering timesheet submittal/approval and coordinate corrections if necessary
Assist/approve engineering purchase requisitions
Provide support for external/government audits
Qualification
Required
B.S. Degree in Business Management, Finance, Accounting or equivalent experience
Proven experience in Project Accounting and Financial Analysis or a closely related financial discipline
Direct experience working within a Government Contracting environment is highly valued
SAP or other major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is a plus
Self-starter ability to streamline functions and passion to learn and grow
Must be able to prioritize, multitask as well as work independently
Must be able to maintain quality of work and at the same time meet multiple deadlines as required
A team player, must be able to work with people within and outside of the finance department
Works independently, with minimal supervision required
Strong interpersonal skills as well as excellent communication and presentation skills
Report on financial performance and prepare for regular leadership reviews
Analyze past results, perform variance analysis, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
Strong analytical and data gathering skills with attention to details
Proficient with advanced knowledge of Excel formulas and functions
Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, NetSuite)
Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
Comfortable working with tight deadlines and quick turn arounds that require flexibility during period end close and urgent price proposals
Company
Gentex Corp.
Leveraging a product development and manufacturing history that spans more than 125 years, Gentex Corporation is a global leader in providing innovative protective gear solutions that enhance personal protection and situational awareness for global defense forces, emergency responders, and industrial personnel operating in high performance environments.
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