Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Financial Analyst, Principal is primarily responsible for the development and preparation of financial forecasting elements for the LMS business unit.  Includes continued oversight and maintenance on daily/weekly/monthly cadence via revenue/order forecasting, accrual management and  general BU-specific financial analysis tasks.  This position will work within a team environment liaising with other functional areas comprised of Program Management, Planning/Inventory, Manufacturing and other supporting staff as needed.  Other tasks include variance analysis to AOP/target, assisting w/ indirect rate analysis, maintenance of Hyperion/FPS and other analytical exercises.  This is a high-level individual contributor role where one is responsible for developing specific analysis, forecasts and conducting small projects as directed.
 
Position Responsibilities

• Compliance with internal procedures and government procurement regulations
• Development/maintenance of complex revenue forecasting & revenue accrual models
• Administration of complex financial analysis (variance analysis, risk analysis, profit/loss analysis, etc.)
• Performs ad-hoc analysis, identify trends and prepares ad-hoc financial reports with recommendations for improvements
• Analyze large volumes of data using worksheet/database skills to provide meaningful information for decision making
• Liaison between Program Management, Operations and other support organizations to support financial directives
• Identify and lead process improvements including reports, tools and presentation materials
• Determines methods & procedures on new assignments and may serve as Team Lead
• Prepares monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecasts
• Reviews, analyzes, and interprets financial & budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations
• Prepares and communicates variances to management
• 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 Business Administration is required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
• 8 - 12 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a government contracting and manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of ERP, SCM, and CRM software/applications
• Experience successfully managing and producing data with strict deadlines
• Current expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)
• Must be able to effectively work with other users, finance, planners and support staff in achieving results
• Exhibits Judgment, Dedication, Professionalism with good communication skills
• Previous work experience in the defense department or with a subcontractor to the defense department
• Experience with various financial planning & reporting tools
• Displays strong initiative and drive to accomplish goals and meet company objectives
• Able to effectively communicate with all levels of management and prepare presentations
• Highly motivated and flexible
• Able to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging environment

 
Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies

• Advanced degree is preferred
• Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Hyperion, Oracle preferred
• Knowledge of Government Cost accounting principles and FAR preferred
• Exercises judgment in selecting methods, techniques and evaluation criteria for obtaining results
• Has effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skills
• Focuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interests
• Able to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of duties
• 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
• Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skills

 
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)

Clearance Level

 

No Clearance

The salary range for this role is:

$120,686 - $170,940

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 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

U.S. Citizenship required