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Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst II

AV, Simi Valley, California, United States, 93097

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Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst II Job Description 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

Assist with 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

Provides interpretation of financial data in spreadsheets, charts, and reports

Assist with monitoring headcount, FTE’s and 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

Other duties as assigned

Basic Qualifications

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

Experience with various 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 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)

Salary Range $62,741 - $88,935.

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.

EEO Statement 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.

Senior Level Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type Full-time

Job Function Finance and Sales

Industries Defense and Space Manufacturing

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