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Viasat · 5 hours ago

Financial Analyst, Early Career

positionDuluth, GA
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityNew Grad, Entry Level
money$64K/yr - $96K/yr
date0+ years exp

Viasat is a company dedicated to delivering connections with the capacity to change the world. The Financial Analyst role involves providing critical financial support for major antenna programs, including cost analysis and financial reporting, while collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure program efficiency and success.

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Responsibilities

Generating ad hoc reports for program managers, delivering timely insights that support decision-making and highlight key financial trends
Reviewing program cost plans versus weekly run rates to identify variances, flag cost overruns, and ensure financial health of the program
Facilitating program cost forecast inputs, coordinating with stakeholders to capture updates, validate assumptions, and ensure forecasts are accurate and aligned with project objectives

Qualification

ExcelFinancial reportingCost trackingData analysisERP systemsForecastingCollaborationAttention to detailCritical thinking

Required

Completion of Bachelor's degree or higher in Finance, Accounting, Business, or related field
0-3 years of full-time, relevant industry experience
U.S. citizenship
Experience working with large data sets in Excel (e.g., formulas, pivot tables, or data analysis)
Experience supporting cost tracking, financial reporting, or budgeting activities
Ability to analyze numerical data to identify variances or trends

Preferred

Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (e.g. Program Management, Engineering, Manufacturing, Accounting)
Familiarity with program cost structures such as direct costs and overhead
Ability to create clear, meaningful financial reports
Strong attention to detail and critical‑thinking skills
Experience with forecasting processes or coordinating financial inputs
Experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems like SAP and Oracle

Benefits

Additional cash or stock incentives may be provided as part of the compensation package
A range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits

Company

Viasat

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Viasat is a global communications company that offers satellite services.
dateFounded in 1986
location
Carlsbad, California, USA
people-size5001-10000 employees
web-link
http://www.viasat.com

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$3.16B
Key Investors
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2025-11-21Grant· $1.15M
2024-09-09Post Ipo Debt· $1.98B
2023-09-13Post Ipo Debt· $733.4M

Leadership Team

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Andy Lincoln
Chief Engineer
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Don Buchman
President Aviation
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