We are a leading innovator in the aerospace, defense, and space industries. We are dedicated to providing cutting-edge solutions for government, military, and commercial clients, with a focus on pushing the boundaries of technology to ensure safer, more efficient, and more secure systems. Our team of talented professionals is at the heart of our success, and we're looking for a dynamic Finance Analyst to join our growing organization.
Role Overview:
As a Finance Analyst, you will play a crucial role in providing financial insights and analysis to support key business decisions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams across aerospace, defense, and space projects, ensuring financial compliance, managing budgets, and offering actionable recommendations to improve operational performance. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is passionate about finance and eager to make an impact in a high-tech, fast-paced industry.
Key Responsibilities:
- Financial Analysis & Reporting: Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, including budget variance analysis and forecasting, to support senior management in decision-making.
- Budgeting & Forecasting: Assist in the development and management of budgets and forecasts, ensuring alignment with project goals, timelines, and business objectives.
- Cost Control: Track and analyze costs across projects and programs, identifying opportunities for cost optimization and efficiency improvements.
- Project Financial Support: Provide financial support to project managers by analyzing project performance, tracking costs, and ensuring that financial targets are met.
- Contract Financial Management: Work closely with contract managers to review financial aspects of government contracts, ensuring compliance with pricing, cost structures, and financial reporting requirements.
- Internal & External Audits: Support the preparation for internal and external audits, ensuring financial records are accurate, compliant, and up-to-date.
- Risk Management: Identify financial risks and assist in developing strategies to mitigate them while ensuring project success and profitability.
- Continuous Improvement: Contribute to process improvements within the finance team, streamlining reporting, budgeting, and forecasting procedures to increase efficiency.
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field. CFA, CPA, or similar professional qualifications are a plus.
- Experience: At least 2-3 years of experience in financial analysis, preferably within aerospace, defense, or space industries. Experience with government contracts is highly desirable.
- Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced), and experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Deltek) and financial modeling software.
- Analytical Mindset: Strong quantitative and qualitative analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data and present findings clearly.
- Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all financial reporting and analysis.
- Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present financial data to both financial and non-financial stakeholders.
- Security Clearance: Ability to obtain and maintain a security clearance may be required, depending on project assignments.
Why Join Us?
- Impactful Work: Play a key role in projects that shape the future of aerospace, defense, and space technologies.
- Career Development: We offer ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow within the company.
- Collaborative Culture: Work with a dynamic team of professionals in a supportive and inclusive environment.
- Competitive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and more.
