Worker Type
Regular
Job Description
Summary
The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst II prepares financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts. This is an intermediate level individual contributor role where one is responsible for developing specific analysis, forecasts and conducting small projects as directed.
Position Responsibilities:
Assist with preparing monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
Design and lead 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
Drive long-range financial planning and scenario modeling
Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports
Assist with monitoring headcount, FTE's and spending to ensure budgets are met
Competitor/industry intelligence to support financial benchmarking analysis and evaluation of M&A prospects and new product opportunities.
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
Basic Qualifications (Required Skills & Experience):
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting or related field is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
2-5 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a government contracting and manufacturing environment
Advanced proficiency in Excel, including complex financial modeling and data analysis using function such as INDEX/MATCH and data cube
Experience with various financial planning & reporting tools
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:
Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Costpoint or Oracle Fusion preferred
Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel preferred)
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 in a 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
Physical Demands
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)
Travel Requirements
Travel up to 10%, including overnight travel
Clearance Level
No Clearance
ITAR Requirement:
T_ _his 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. Please understand that any job offer that requires approval of an export license will be conditional on AeroVironment's determination that it will be able to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with AeroVironment's business requirements. A "U.S. person" according to the ITAR 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: http://www.avinc.com/myavbenefits .
We also encourage you to review our company website at http://www.avinc.com 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.
We are proud to be an EEO/AA Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. AeroVironment, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic data, sexual orientation, gender identity or other legally protected status.
ITAR
About AV:
AV isn't for everyone. We hire the curious, the relentless, the mission-obsessed. The best of the best.
We don't just build defense technology-we redefine what's possible. As the premier autonomous systems company in the U.S., AV delivers breakthrough capabilities across air, land, sea, space, and cyber. From AI-powered drones and loitering munitions to integrated autonomy and space resilience, our technologies shape the future of warfare and protect those who serve.
Founded by legendary innovator Dr. Paul MacCready, AV has spent over 50 years pushing the boundaries of what unmanned systems can do. Our heritage includes seven platforms in the Smithsonian-but we're not building history, we're building what's next.
If you're ready to build technology that matters-with speed, scale, and purpose-there's no better place to do it than AV.
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