Worker Type

Regular

Job Description

 

Summary

The Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) Analyst III 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:

Prepares monthly financial analysis, budgets, and forecastsExecutes financial analysis, research, budgets, and forecasts in support of business planningReviews, analyzes, and interprets financial & budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendationsPrepares and communicates variances to managementProvides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reportsMonitor headcount, FTE’s and spending to ensure budgets are metSupports the month end close and prepares monthly financial reporting packagesPerforms a variety of special projects, financial presentations, and financial analysisOther 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 experience5 – 8 years of experience in financial planning and analysis, preferably in a government contracting and manufacturing environmentExperience with various financial planning & reporting tools

Other Qualifications & Desired Competencies:

Experience with ERP and EPM systems; Hyperion, Oracle preferredCurrent expertise in MS Office Suite (Advanced MS Excel required)Strong planning skills, coupled with strong analytical and execution skillsAble to identify problems and perform real-time resolution using determined actionsAble to handle assignments using financial and accounting expertiseAble to compile, analyze, interpret, and present financial informationAble to function at a high level in a dynamic and challenging environmentAble to communicate with all levels of management and prepare presentationsHas effective problem-solving, analytical, interpersonal and communication skillsAble to excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment, where small teams share a broad variety of dutiesFocuses on teamwork, collaboration and puts the success of the team above one's own interestsDisplays strong initiative and accomplish goals to meet company objectivesHighly motivated and flexibleTakes ownership and responsibility for current and past work productsIs 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 environmentRequired 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:

$88,000 - $124,740

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. Citizen, U.S. Permanent Resident (Green Card holder), asylee/refugee status as defined by 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) or a person approved for an export license from the appropriate governing agency.