Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Financial Analyst Job at AeroVironment, Simi Valley, CA

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  • AeroVironment
  • Simi Valley, CA

Job Description

Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Senior Financial Analyst Location Simi Valley, CA : Worker Type Regular Summary The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst, Sr. prepares financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts. This is a senior level individual contributor role where one is responsible for developing analysis, projections and conducting small projects. Position 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
  • Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience)
    • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
    • Minimum 8-12 years of experience in financial planning and analysis in a government contracting and manufacturing environment required
    • Experience with financial planning & reporting tools
    Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies
    • 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 by deciding on correct course of action
    • Able to handle complex assignments using financial and accounting expertise
    • Able to compile, analyze, interpret, and present complex financial information
    • Able to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging environment
    • Able to communicate with all levels of management and present financial results to Senior leadership
    • Has effective problem-solving, analytical and 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 drive to accomplish goals and 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 Physical Demands
    • 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)
    The salary range for this role is: $97,594 - $146,390 AeroVironment considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the location, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills. ITAR Requirement: 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 will be asked to provide specific documentation to verify U.S. person status under the ITAR and the EAR. A “U.S. person” according to their definition is a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee, or asylee. See 22 CFR § 120.15. Some positions will require current U.S. Citizenship due to contract requirements. Benefits: AV offers an excellent benefits package including medical, dental vision, 401K with company matching, a 9/80 work schedule and a paid holiday shutdown. For more information about our company benefit offerings please visit: . We also encourage you to review our company website at to learn more about us. Principals only need apply. NO agencies please. Who We Are Based in California, AeroVironment (AVAV) is a global leader in unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Founded in 1971 by celebrated physicist and engineer, Dr. Paul MacCready, we've been at the leading edge of technical innovation for more than 45 years. Be a part of the team that developed the world's most widely used military drones and created the first submarine-launched reconnaissance drone, and has seven innovative vehicles that are part of the Smithsonian Institution's permanent collection in Washington, DC. Join us today in developing the next generation of small UAS and tactical missile systems that will deliver more actionable intelligence to our customers so they can proceed with certainty - and succeed. What We Do Building on a history of technological innovation, AeroVironment designs, develops, produces, and supports an advanced portfolio of unmanned aircraft systems (UAS) and tactical missile systems. Agencies of the U.S. Department of Defense and allied military services use the company's hand-launched UAS to provide situational awareness to tactical operating units through real-time, airborne reconnaissance, surveillance, and target acquisition. AeroVironment Incorporated is an equal opportunity employer, M/F/D/V and works in compliance with both federal and state laws. We are committed to the concept regarding Equal Employment opportunity. Qualified candidates will be considered for employment regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, medical condition nor disability, genetics, veteran and all others that may apply. ITAR U.S. Citizenship required

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