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AeroVironment

Financial Planning & Analysis Analyst II

AeroVironment, Simi Valley, California, United States, 93097

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Summary 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

Review, analyze, and interpret financial & budgetary reports to develop observations and preliminary recommendations

Prepare and communicate variances to management

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

Assist with monitoring headcount, FTEs and spending to ensure budgets are met

Support the month end close and prepare monthly financial reporting packages

Perform 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

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 in 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)

The salary range for this role is:

$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). Applicants must qualify as a U.S. person under ITAR and EAR, or as a person approved for an export license by the governing agency. A job offer requiring export license approval will be conditional on AeroVironment’s ability to obtain an export license in a time frame consistent with business requirements. A “U.S. person” means a U.S. citizen, U.S. lawful permanent resident (green card holder), or protected individual such as a refugee or asylee. 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:

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EEO Information We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and welcome 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.

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